double date

Edward Tinker · 09-01-2010, 01:13 PM

Well, it sure isn't a rework marking, that is what the older books state, but newer information in the last 20 yrs has shown that;

1. It is NOT a date
2. It was never for refurbishment

What it is, is that after WW1 guns and other items were being stolen from gov't / military arsenals. So, there was an edict that stated that all weapons would be marked with 1920. It was right around that date, but its not a date, as you find the marking on 1921 lugers etc.

So, although it looks like a 'double date', it is not.

You can find this information in our FAQ

Ed

09-01-2010, 01:13 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	Well, it sure isn't a rework marking, that is what the older books state, but newer information in the last 20 yrs has shown that; 1. It is NOT a date 2. It was never for refurbishment What it is, is that after WW1 guns and other items were being stolen from gov't / military arsenals. So, there was an edict that stated that all weapons would be marked with 1920. It was right around that date, but its not a date, as you find the marking on 1921 lugers etc. So, although it looks like a 'double date', it is not. You can find this information in our FAQ Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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