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Originally Posted by DonVoigt
I believe you are reading more into that site and the dates/pictures than intended or true.
DWM "d"s are the same from 1910 to 1918 and later, maybe struck harder or lighter or with a new or worn die, but not really changed. Font stamps would have been present in multiple examples all hand carved, and replaced as needed.
One cannot date the frame from the suffix letter alone- so give it up!
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Ah thank you. Sometimes a
little knowledge is dangerous.
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Originally Posted by George Anderson
Based on the acceptance stamps, the first pistol is/was a 1917 or 1918 DWM military.
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Thank You very much for that information Mr. Anderson.
My head was starting to ache.