That "line" of stitching holds the lift strap in place; in one case it is stitched separately, in the other it is stitched as the front belt loop is stitched.
I would think an "improvement" to reduce handling steps in production.
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03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector.
Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie
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