1906 Portugese army crest removed

pgalloway · 11-23-2007, 08:42 PM

Hey, thanks to you both for a prompt reply.

"Lugers at Random" Page 134 states "Several have been noted with the royal crest removed, apparently done after the Republic of Portugal was formed."

I don't know what "several" means in this context, but since about 5,000 were reported to have been made, I'd guessing quite a few were defaced. Having said that, I've only learned of one other.

Anyway, if you go to http://gallery.mac.com/petergalloway#100013, you will be able to view quite a few photos taken of this piece.

As I said, I'm not disputing the originality of this as there seems an inapporpriate amount of wear for it's age, but I'd appreciate your comments anyway.

If I'm gong to relegate it to a "shooter", I'd sure like to know ahead of time I'm doing the right thing.

Best...

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11-23-2007, 08:42 PM	#1
pgalloway User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey, thanks to you both for a prompt reply. "Lugers at Random" Page 134 states "Several have been noted with the royal crest removed, apparently done after the Republic of Portugal was formed." I don't know what "several" means in this context, but since about 5,000 were reported to have been made, I'd guessing quite a few were defaced. Having said that, I've only learned of one other. Anyway, if you go to http://gallery.mac.com/petergalloway#100013, you will be able to view quite a few photos taken of this piece. As I said, I'm not disputing the originality of this as there seems an inapporpriate amount of wear for it's age, but I'd appreciate your comments anyway. If I'm gong to relegate it to a "shooter", I'd sure like to know ahead of time I'm doing the right thing. Best...