Simson, are all numbers matching? That would include (the last two numbers) on the toggle, and many other small parts? Because it is possible the Simson toggle was put on it later as Simson were made only from 1925 - 1928 with the toggle marked,and (and other guns but diff markings) manufacturing until only 1932, (from Still, Weimar Lugers).
Army test proofs are located on the right receiver, barrel and breechblock. Army acceptance stamps located on right receiver and on most parts.
It sure sounds like a put together gun, I realize the Vet said they brought it back, but crown proofs / markings are Imperial, while the other markings indicate later reworkings. Now Simson did re-aresenal many imperial guns, but was out of buisness before 1940.
The receiver would be marked 1940, not the frame? If the frame is marked 1940, where is that number located?
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Edward Tinker
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Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers
Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV
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