H E L P - Please. British Markings on a WW-I Luger

Dear All - a little more on the British markings. The 15 tons per square inch is a very high proof for this type of pistol. Civilian weapons, that is, weapons sold through dealers to the public, and NOT military sales, are usually proofed at 9.5 tons. Service military weapons, including our Browning SLP, were proofed at 13.5 tpsi. My own 1918 DWM was proofed at 9.5 tpsi - commercial proof. My byf 42, however, was proofed at 13.5 tpsi - military proof, but was not stamped, at my request. Instead, I obtained a proof test certificate to accompany the weapon wherever it goes. At the time of proofing, Britain was using Imperial dimensions, hence the .752" equivalent to 9mm.


TF