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09-12-2009, 03:57 PM | #1 |
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Lower grip strap marking help
Our byf 41 has the following marking on the lower front grip strap. Below is a photo of the marking along with a photo of the proof marks. Any help in identifying is greatly appreciated.
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09-18-2009, 07:06 PM | #2 |
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Nobody knows what ZW is? Guess I'm outta luck.
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09-18-2009, 10:05 PM | #3 |
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Charlie, I have one of these markings listed and illustrated in HWIS in Chapter 20 under the subheading "Leftovers." I have not been able to identify it. Some have suggested that ZW is the abbreviation for Zwickau but this is not like the police markings from that city that I have identified. For my database, could you give me the full serial number from the front of the frame?
Also, does it have a sear safety?
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10-01-2009, 12:09 PM | #4 |
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There is strong evidence presented in the following thread that ZW is a post-WWII marking of the Austrian customs service (Zollwache). This mark is found on a variety of weapons, including U.S. .30 M1 carbines.
http://luger.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=11913
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