S Simson question

jfxcushman · 01-31-2012, 11:16 AM

Folks,

I have an S Simson, s/n 7005 which has a period replaced Simson E/6 proofed 30 cal barrel. There are only 2 E/6 proofs on the right receiver, and all otherr areas are E/6 proofed as well. I posted pics on the Still forum about a year ago.
There were questions concenring the S being found on a non-a suffix Luger, as well as the 30 cal barrel.
There was nice haloing around the benchmark on the frame and barrel.

My contention was this Luger probably went to the Reichsbahn, and was possibly initially a 9 mm before Simson rebarreled in 30 cal.

Are there other 30 caliber original Simsons out there?
Are there any S Simsons in the non-a suffix range? I know one anecdotal S Simson Luger with a 7000 range and non a suffix.

If requested I will post pics of this Luger.

Kind regards,
Jerry

01-31-2012, 11:16 AM	#1
jfxcushman User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	S Simson question Folks, I have an S Simson, s/n 7005 which has a period replaced Simson E/6 proofed 30 cal barrel. There are only 2 E/6 proofs on the right receiver, and all otherr areas are E/6 proofed as well. I posted pics on the Still forum about a year ago. There were questions concenring the S being found on a non-a suffix Luger, as well as the 30 cal barrel. There was nice haloing around the benchmark on the frame and barrel. My contention was this Luger probably went to the Reichsbahn, and was possibly initially a 9 mm before Simson rebarreled in 30 cal. Are there other 30 caliber original Simsons out there? Are there any S Simsons in the non-a suffix range? I know one anecdotal S Simson Luger with a 7000 range and non a suffix. If requested I will post pics of this Luger. Kind regards, Jerry