Why was the "X" marked on RC / VoPo Lugers?

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by wlyon

The problem with all the maybe's and perhap's somehow, in this crazy world, one or more will become an established fact. Then some author will put it in a book .Once established it's hard to change. Bill

thus why I wanted to be sure what we said on the FAQ was stated as best guesses or empirical evidence.

I go along with the premise that guns were stored in oil - I have talked to folks who went over to look at the Lugers and K98's and the plastic grips are made newer than the 40's.
Two separate guns

RC - usually dipped - grips replaced - many times matching - usually an 'x' on them - probably never used

Vopo - reconditioned and then used by the East Germans, usually matching either force matched or original, with vopo grips, matching, to include magazine (2/1001 marked magazine)