Stamp on Luger Cleaning rod with Oiler

Germanpistolman · 12-10-2008, 01:41 PM

Hi,

Could anyone identify the markings found on a 4 inch luger cleaning rod with oiler. The markings or stamps are located approx 1 inch down from the oiler to the side of the brass rod
as follows: 74385 j (under a) crown

Regards

Charles

lugerholsterrepair · 12-10-2008, 03:04 PM

I question the authenticity of this rod. Regardless of the markings...The rod is made way different from what it should be.
This TYPE of rod was commercial and should not have a military acceptance.

Jerry Burney

John Sabato · 12-10-2008, 03:33 PM

The jag (threaded portion on the end) also does not look authentic. Looks like modern threads instead of the "thick" spiral that is evident on cleaning rods of this type.

Sorry for the bad news. Hope you didn't pay too much for it. It is still functional, just not believed to be authentic.

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12-10-2008, 03:33 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	The jag (threaded portion on the end) also does not look authentic. Looks like modern threads instead of the "thick" spiral that is evident on cleaning rods of this type. Sorry for the bad news. Hope you didn't pay too much for it. It is still functional, just not believed to be authentic. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*