I don't really know what it is, but its old

firefree · 08-14-2012, 02:38 PM

I have no issue with value. Just read an article here where a fellow used a niclel plated gun to practice witness marks because its value could not be deminished any more than being nickel plated. And its family history, can't sell family history. Also I don't feel bad shooting it since its not taking away from value. Actually I thought about a re-nickel as where the plating is good it a sweet looking piece.
BUT, if it was made before or during WWI then there may be a safety issue in shooting it. I own a 100 year old Colt .38 in very good shape. I shoot it every now and then too. I don't really enjoy guns I can't shoot.
My issue is how old the gun is. And if the "picked-up" story is plausable. My wife was very close to her Dad and wants to believe he told her the truth. If its a WWI gun then it could have been captured and obtained by her Dad in France. That would make her day.

Norme · 08-14-2012, 04:06 PM

Hi Steve, The Imperial proof marks on the right side of the receiver prove conclusively that this is a WW1, German Army issue gun.
Regards, Norm

08-14-2012, 02:38 PM	#1
firefree User Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 13 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have no issue with value. Just read an article here where a fellow used a niclel plated gun to practice witness marks because its value could not be deminished any more than being nickel plated. And its family history, can't sell family history. Also I don't feel bad shooting it since its not taking away from value. Actually I thought about a re-nickel as where the plating is good it a sweet looking piece. BUT, if it was made before or during WWI then there may be a safety issue in shooting it. I own a 100 year old Colt .38 in very good shape. I shoot it every now and then too. I don't really enjoy guns I can't shoot. My issue is how old the gun is. And if the "picked-up" story is plausable. My wife was very close to her Dad and wants to believe he told her the truth. If its a WWI gun then it could have been captured and obtained by her Dad in France. That would make her day. __________________ Its not how many go downrange, but how many connect

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08-14-2012, 04:06 PM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Steve, The Imperial proof marks on the right side of the receiver prove conclusively that this is a WW1, German Army issue gun. Regards, Norm