A Pair of American Eagles - Page 2

Ron Wood · 04-05-2011, 11:41 PM

1. That was the way the "on safe" position was indicated on the early Lugers, Models 1900 and 1906 (there were some 1906 pieces with GESICHERT marking - rare)
2. No. The mismarking is almost assuredly a restorers error.

nukem556 · 04-06-2011, 07:15 AM

Eric - a wild shot here, but look on the back side (inside) of the sideplate on the 1900 and see if there are any intials stamped there....like GCM?

Hugo Borchardt · 04-06-2011, 09:00 AM

Doug:

Hey!

I think Ron will agree the stamp on the right side of the takedown lever just isn't the right font or size, in addition to being a mis-stamp and in the wrong location. The gun also exhibits several other clear indicators it is restored such as the partial remaining blue in the safety area.

Clark

04-05-2011, 11:41 PM	#21
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	1. That was the way the "on safe" position was indicated on the early Lugers, Models 1900 and 1906 (there were some 1906 pieces with GESICHERT marking - rare) 2. No. The mismarking is almost assuredly a restorers error. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-06-2011, 09:00 AM	#23
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	Doug: Hey! I think Ron will agree the stamp on the right side of the takedown lever just isn't the right font or size, in addition to being a mis-stamp and in the wrong location. The gun also exhibits several other clear indicators it is restored such as the partial remaining blue in the safety area. Clark __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

04-06-2011, 07:15 AM	#22
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	Eric - a wild shot here, but look on the back side (inside) of the sideplate on the 1900 and see if there are any intials stamped there....like GCM?