Early S Code

John D. · 09-21-2004, 06:15 PM

Hi folks,

I don't think it has been welded, but Mark will be able to tell for sure....???

Also Sid,

You bet..! There were two primary GESICHERT Die types used. The early (used on G and many "S" variations) appears with smaller letters - AND more importantly, the "G" has a serif appearance on the lower edge and is characterized with a rounder body. As I recall - Gibson's book really doesn't show it too well, especially the serif (I always wondered if the correct photo was printed for that caption?). Anyway - I'll try to take some close-up pics and post them if you are interested, as well as look in Gibson's book later tonite for the page/photo for you...

Best to you!

John D.

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09-21-2004, 06:15 PM	#14
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 478 Thanked 517 Times in 129 Posts	Hi folks, I don't think it has been welded, but Mark will be able to tell for sure....??? Also Sid, You bet..! There were two primary GESICHERT Die types used. The early (used on G and many "S" variations) appears with smaller letters - AND more importantly, the "G" has a serif appearance on the lower edge and is characterized with a rounder body. As I recall - Gibson's book really doesn't show it too well, especially the serif (I always wondered if the correct photo was printed for that caption?). Anyway - I'll try to take some close-up pics and post them if you are interested, as well as look in Gibson's book later tonite for the page/photo for you... Best to you! John D.