Mike, Dr. Mauser, personally, I would not put that much stock in an article that made the comment. The author did not have a grasp on the shear size of the German army thru two world wars.
Only a small percentage of the weapons manufactured actually survive today. (a few percent)Most were destroyed in battle, or upon surrender to allied forces. Every year, due to fire, flood, govt confiscation, etc.... their are far less than after the wars.
The US Goverment has not needed to buy a new manufacture 1911 frame since WWII.
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