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Unread 01-16-2003, 10:48 AM   #4
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Fern,
It appears in your photos that the "crown above N" proof is actually Proof 3; Item #28 - "28. German "Nitro" commercial proof. Found on Lugers produced after 1920. Receiver proof is upright". This is consistent with the serial number range and RockinWR's identification.
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