That is interesting..!!!
Thanks a million for posting this picture..!!
OK - there are only TWO dies that have a slanted "SUHL" as in your picture - both were used in 1935 and early 1936... However - the sword is incorrect for the 1st type and the 'U" is incorrect for the latter type. As well - both of these dies were used as Toggle dies however...
Therefore - I'm pretty darned sure this is a post-war production - and the chamber mark was added by a factory worker (assuming that it was brought back from germany this way - which you were told it was...)..
In any event - its a REALLY INTERESTING piece!!! Can you tell me - is there *anywhere* on the Luger (even on the right side under the grip) a "five pointed star"?
Thanks!!!
John D.
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