Witness Mark

LugerVern · 06-23-2009, 05:58 PM

Alf

Witness marks can very controversial, in theory( by the book) a single blow was used to make them, the reality is, we see that more than one was used at times. Then you get marks that have shifted away from each other, one blow but no longer touching.

The picture you show is of two different tools being used, yet another variation that may mean a barrel replacement or nothing at all.

Use the Witness Mark in the overall evaluation of the gun, and not just by itself. Look for the signs of a barrel wrench being used, they often slip and mar the finish. This often shows up as a glossy sheen.

Look at the fonts on the barrel and frame, look at the sight band height.

I like to look for damage that appears on the frame or barrel but not on both, right where the two meet.

Well, some will most likely disagree with me, but that's how I see it.

Vern

06-23-2009, 05:58 PM	#2
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Alf Witness marks can very controversial, in theory( by the book) a single blow was used to make them, the reality is, we see that more than one was used at times. Then you get marks that have shifted away from each other, one blow but no longer touching. The picture you show is of two different tools being used, yet another variation that may mean a barrel replacement or nothing at all. Use the Witness Mark in the overall evaluation of the gun, and not just by itself. Look for the signs of a barrel wrench being used, they often slip and mar the finish. This often shows up as a glossy sheen. Look at the fonts on the barrel and frame, look at the sight band height. I like to look for damage that appears on the frame or barrel but not on both, right where the two meet. Well, some will most likely disagree with me, but that's how I see it. Vern