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Robert Wiggins · 05-08-2001, 07:23 PM

I have a question re my Mauser byf that I need some help with folks. It is regarding the trigger sideplate which by the way is matching serial with the P.08.

I would like to know if anyone can give me some background on the proof marks on the inside of the plate, so here is the data for research. I am unable to effectively photograph the part so pardon my cryptic description.

1) Number inside sideplate is "o2" and the o is slightly smaller than the 2.

2) There is also some stylized character I haven't found the meaning of yet. It is hard to explain, but I'll take a shot at it. It is a stamp which is either poorly applied or as intended and looks like a crescent moon concave on the right and convex on the left. just above the crescent and slightly left is a character resembling an upside down teardrop but angled like this "\". just below the crescent and slightly to the right is a regular shaped teardrop angled the same as the other. Confusing!

05-08-2001, 07:23 PM	#1
Robert Wiggins User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 142 Thanks: 16 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need some research help folks I have a question re my Mauser byf that I need some help with folks. It is regarding the trigger sideplate which by the way is matching serial with the P.08. I would like to know if anyone can give me some background on the proof marks on the inside of the plate, so here is the data for research. I am unable to effectively photograph the part so pardon my cryptic description. 1) Number inside sideplate is "o2" and the o is slightly smaller than the 2. 2) There is also some stylized character I haven't found the meaning of yet. It is hard to explain, but I'll take a shot at it. It is a stamp which is either poorly applied or as intended and looks like a crescent moon concave on the right and convex on the left. just above the crescent and slightly left is a character resembling an upside down teardrop but angled like this "\". just below the crescent and slightly to the right is a regular shaped teardrop angled the same as the other. Confusing!