[siegersallee]

Hi All,

I recently saw a 1908 DWM that had BUG on the underside of the barrel and a crown B and crown U on the left hand.

I have read that the Crown B means the barrels were tested using a heavier load in accordance with the 1892 proof law and that the Crown U (Untersuchung) means it was inspected after assembly, and that the Crown G (Gozogen) means a rifled barrel.

Now, I have a 1908 that has a crown N on the barrel underside and on the left hand side. I have been told that the crown N means the pistol passed the pressure test.

Since both pistols are DWM 1908s, what would have caused one to be BUG tested and marked while the other is N tested and marked.

Thanks,
Richard