WR,
Somehow just saying thank you seems a poor response in comparison to the depth of detail you've offered me in my search for info on these weapons.
I'll check the 311t mag again -- when I wrote the numbers down, I listed 53,63,and 83; I wasn't sure just which it was. I'll use a stronger magnifying glass and report back.
I've looked at the tool again and it could be an "856" instead of an "866" but I'll get a stronger glass and look closer.
The unseen parts of the weapons (front/back straps) are in the same condition as that which is visible in the photos. And yes, the holsters were stored separately from the pistols which were wrapped in lintfree cloth and stored in a lock-box for the past 40/50 years.
I honestly don't think the weapons were taken out and viewed more than a few times over their lifespan as I was completely unaware of their existance until I found them when cleaning out the apartment of my deceased brother-in-law. I knew he had some handguns from his father who served in WW II, but had never seen them "in the flesh".
Thank you again for taking such a great amount of time to help out a newcomer - it is very much appreciated.
Jim S
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