Strange Stampings on Left Side

Hairy · 08-29-2005, 06:56 PM

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=36596017

This is a S42, 1936, all matching. But...there are a series of 8 circular marks next to the SN and it also appears to have an "a" stamped next to it as well. Meaning???? Rework by the Russians?

Hugh · 08-29-2005, 07:14 PM

I stand subject to correction by those more knowledgable.......but I believe these to be an East German rework mark, I don't know about the "a", unless there is an "a" underneath the SN on the front of the frame, and they decided to add one to the SN on the receiver!

Ron Smith · 08-29-2005, 08:07 PM

Harry,

Hugh is correct. I think the "Daisies" are VOPO stamps( DDR police). They are East German.

Ron

Hairy · 08-29-2005, 09:21 PM

Thanks--appreciate the very prompt replies. You guys are GOOD!

Vlim · 08-30-2005, 12:57 PM

The 'Daisies' are most likely some sort of attempt to obliterate the marking below it. There was most probably a DDR police mark below it.

08-29-2005, 06:56 PM	#1
Hairy User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 120 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Strange Stampings on Left Side http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=36596017 This is a S42, 1936, all matching. But...there are a series of 8 circular marks next to the SN and it also appears to have an "a" stamped next to it as well. Meaning???? Rework by the Russians?

08-29-2005, 07:14 PM	#2
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	I stand subject to correction by those more knowledgable.......but I believe these to be an East German rework mark, I don't know about the "a", unless there is an "a" underneath the SN on the front of the frame, and they decided to add one to the SN on the receiver! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

08-29-2005, 08:07 PM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Harry, Hugh is correct. I think the "Daisies" are VOPO stamps( DDR police). They are East German. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

08-29-2005, 09:21 PM	#4
Hairy User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 120 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks--appreciate the very prompt replies. You guys are GOOD!

08-30-2005, 12:57 PM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,987 Times in 1,205 Posts	The 'Daisies' are most likely some sort of attempt to obliterate the marking below it. There was most probably a DDR police mark below it.