A couple of quick bbl pix - NEW & IMPROVED.

Ron Wood · 08-12-2013, 02:40 PM

The barrel may not have been completely removed. Someone in the past may have adjusted the sights by rotating the barrel to correct point of aim. This would normally be an armorer or gunsmith operation. Can't say for sure for your gun, but it is a possibility.

Zorba · 08-12-2013, 03:22 PM

Its becoming an interesting question for sure!

Zorba · 08-12-2013, 11:44 PM

New pix.

First, the witness mark and serial number. Ignore the white balance issue, in person the serial number shows a faint halo.

Zorba · 08-12-2013, 11:45 PM

Second, the proof marks:

Zorba · 08-12-2013, 11:46 PM

Thirdly, another proof on the barrel in an odd (???) location:

08-12-2013, 02:40 PM	#1
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,035 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,242 Times in 1,719 Posts	The barrel may not have been completely removed. Someone in the past may have adjusted the sights by rotating the barrel to correct point of aim. This would normally be an armorer or gunsmith operation. Can't say for sure for your gun, but it is a possibility. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

08-12-2013, 11:44 PM	#3
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	New pix. First, the witness mark and serial number. Ignore the white balance issue, in person the serial number shows a faint halo. Attached Thumbnails

08-12-2013, 11:45 PM	#4
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	Second, the proof marks: Attached Thumbnails

08-12-2013, 11:46 PM	#5
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	Thirdly, another proof on the barrel in an odd (???) location: Attached Thumbnails

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08-12-2013, 03:22 PM	#2
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	Its becoming an interesting question for sure!