Russian capture with Simson Toggle

Edward Tinker · 09-16-2019, 07:41 PM

Most folks, myself included will see the 'x' and think of it as a 'russian capture' - some recent information seems to show that it is not always true. The force matching I associate more with an east german gun that was then used in service. Making sure the part worked then renumbering is how I beleive.

The toggle was likely blank or perhaps it happened to be a #31.

The frame appears to have the 'Mauser' hump or bump, which would show that it was a mauser to start with and then it was reused / rebuilt when needed.

The low serial number can just be a coincidence, as tens of thousands were made each year and they started over (2nd batch of 10,000 would have a suffix letter). Or perhaps the front of the frame and side were renumbered.

Ed

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09-16-2019, 07:41 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	Most folks, myself included will see the 'x' and think of it as a 'russian capture' - some recent information seems to show that it is not always true. The force matching I associate more with an east german gun that was then used in service. Making sure the part worked then renumbering is how I beleive. The toggle was likely blank or perhaps it happened to be a #31. The frame appears to have the 'Mauser' hump or bump, which would show that it was a mauser to start with and then it was reused / rebuilt when needed. The low serial number can just be a coincidence, as tens of thousands were made each year and they started over (2nd batch of 10,000 would have a suffix letter). Or perhaps the front of the frame and side were renumbered. Ed