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TheRomanhistorian · 09-14-2014, 12:03 PM

Hi Ed,

Thanks. I'll handle it more thoroughly when I get it back into my hands (couldn't take the grips off at my FFL dealer as I didn't bring any tools). All the exterior numbers matched except for the barrel. I was able to break it down there and all the numbers on the inside seemed to match as well (it's possible I missed one).

I just wish I'd gotten photos when I was there but, in my rush to get down there, I forgot my camera (my phone is an antique as well). The brass plate was still attached (and 'is' of course, too). I forgot to take down the unit, I think it was MI ML 173 on the plate in two rows (173 is on the 2nd line). It looks like a quite old and rougher refinish, too. From my perspective, it looked (aside from the barrel) to be all Dutch with wood grips that looked a little rougher (not bad just not as nice as one of my WWI Luger grips).

On the occasions when you've seen it in these situations what causes that much wear (aside from the original grinding down)?

Best,

Michael

09-14-2014, 12:03 PM	#5
TheRomanhistorian User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 170 Thanked 88 Times in 64 Posts	Hi Ed, Thanks. I'll handle it more thoroughly when I get it back into my hands (couldn't take the grips off at my FFL dealer as I didn't bring any tools). All the exterior numbers matched except for the barrel. I was able to break it down there and all the numbers on the inside seemed to match as well (it's possible I missed one). I just wish I'd gotten photos when I was there but, in my rush to get down there, I forgot my camera (my phone is an antique as well). The brass plate was still attached (and 'is' of course, too). I forgot to take down the unit, I think it was MI ML 173 on the plate in two rows (173 is on the 2nd line). It looks like a quite old and rougher refinish, too. From my perspective, it looked (aside from the barrel) to be all Dutch with wood grips that looked a little rougher (not bad just not as nice as one of my WWI Luger grips). On the occasions when you've seen it in these situations what causes that much wear (aside from the original grinding down)? Best, Michael __________________ Michael Nos morituri te salutant - Supposed saying of the gladiators to the emperor ('We, who are about to die, salute you.') 'We are the lantern bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind' - From Rosemary Sutcliff's The Lantern Bearers