Anyone see the Simpson's black widow posted today?

Ron Smith · 09-28-2006, 09:54 AM

I'm can't hold a candle to Frank's expertise on Mausers. So his doubts may be well founded.

As far as the argument that 1941 was too hectic for frivalous accutraments, isn't quite accurate IMO. Germany's high command thought that they were on top of there game in 1941. They felt that they were going strong. I think that many of them were still functioning on ego.

I believe that it is highly possible that an officer or political official could have had these custom made.

The 'Branding" theory isn't plausible due to the "Relief Moulding" of the grips. In other words the Eagle is higher than the checkered surface. If melted or branded in after the fact, the eagle would be pressed in below the surface of the grips or the checking around the eagle would be damaged and material would be displaced.

These could have also been custom made as way of gaining favor or as a little "Thank You" or "Perc" from the execs at Mauser for some politcal official who may have "enhance" or gained a Gov't contract for them.

Just my thoughts. They do look to be intricate and well made. And my guess would be that they could be authentic. The price is a "touch" beyond reality however...

Ron

09-28-2006, 09:54 AM	#16
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	I'm can't hold a candle to Frank's expertise on Mausers. So his doubts may be well founded. As far as the argument that 1941 was too hectic for frivalous accutraments, isn't quite accurate IMO. Germany's high command thought that they were on top of there game in 1941. They felt that they were going strong. I think that many of them were still functioning on ego. I believe that it is highly possible that an officer or political official could have had these custom made. The 'Branding" theory isn't plausible due to the "Relief Moulding" of the grips. In other words the Eagle is higher than the checkered surface. If melted or branded in after the fact, the eagle would be pressed in below the surface of the grips or the checking around the eagle would be damaged and material would be displaced. These could have also been custom made as way of gaining favor or as a little "Thank You" or "Perc" from the execs at Mauser for some politcal official who may have "enhance" or gained a Gov't contract for them. Just my thoughts. They do look to be intricate and well made. And my guess would be that they could be authentic. The price is a "touch" beyond reality however... Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...