Unusual proof markings

Badb · 11-10-2003, 04:07 PM

Could someone help me in identifying some proof markings on a 1939 Luger S/42. Serial 6619t I have included pictures of the markings. The mark under the release toggle/lever appears to be a sunburst with the letters "Kell" offsett underneath it.

The proof marks are three I have not seen before, the only one that is really clear is the last that looks like a "K" and a triangle or the letter "A".

Thanks.

stevezz1 · 11-15-2003, 05:44 PM

Hi Gavin,

I wish i could help, sorry..........

Please let me know if you do find out.

Regards,

Steve.

Lugerdoc · 11-16-2003, 11:00 AM

Badb, I believe that the markings on your left frame rail are W.German post WW2 proof house markings and the "KA" is a date code for 1990. Similar date codes used on Mauser Parabellum pistol for domestic German sales and similar proof marks observed on Erma 22lr pistols. TH

Badb · 11-16-2003, 01:31 PM

Thanks guys for clearing this up. I'm new to this...why are these markings on a Luger manufactured in 1939?

Regards

Gavin

Edward Tinker · 11-16-2003, 01:54 PM

Gavin, then it was either refinished or at least proofed later by West Germany, probably before shipping over to your country before import.

11-10-2003, 04:07 PM	#1
Badb User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unusual proof markings Could someone help me in identifying some proof markings on a 1939 Luger S/42. Serial 6619t I have included pictures of the markings. The mark under the release toggle/lever appears to be a sunburst with the letters "Kell" offsett underneath it. The proof marks are three I have not seen before, the only one that is really clear is the last that looks like a "K" and a triangle or the letter "A". Thanks.

11-15-2003, 05:44 PM	#2
stevezz1 User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: England / South East Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Gavin, I wish i could help, sorry.......... Please let me know if you do find out. Regards, Steve. __________________ As she abused the sausage pattie and said 'why don't you treat me mean'.

11-16-2003, 11:00 AM	#3
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Badb, I believe that the markings on your left frame rail are W.German post WW2 proof house markings and the "KA" is a date code for 1990. Similar date codes used on Mauser Parabellum pistol for domestic German sales and similar proof marks observed on Erma 22lr pistols. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

11-16-2003, 01:54 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	Gavin, then it was either refinished or at least proofed later by West Germany, probably before shipping over to your country before import. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

11-16-2003, 01:31 PM	#4
Badb User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys for clearing this up. I'm new to this...why are these markings on a Luger manufactured in 1939? Regards Gavin