Help Identifying German Proof Marks

mrerick · 05-11-2012, 11:30 AM

Matthew,

The weapons inspection was generally done at the factory. The government office put an inspector in charge (who was identified by the number). The inspector had a small staff of people working for him that did the actual testing.

Mauser also had their own inspectors working along the manufacturing line as the process proceeded to a finished and proofed pistol. You may see a very small rounded "WR" stamp on internal parts surfaces. Before this unified factory inspection mark was used, quality control employees had their own personal dies.

If you were looking for a value for insurance purposes, you should use a retail value like the pricing at simpsonltd.com for a similar Luger in similar condition.

Marc

05-11-2012, 11:30 AM	#14
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	Matthew, The weapons inspection was generally done at the factory. The government office put an inspector in charge (who was identified by the number). The inspector had a small staff of people working for him that did the actual testing. Mauser also had their own inspectors working along the manufacturing line as the process proceeded to a finished and proofed pistol. You may see a very small rounded "WR" stamp on internal parts surfaces. Before this unified factory inspection mark was used, quality control employees had their own personal dies. If you were looking for a value for insurance purposes, you should use a retail value like the pricing at simpsonltd.com for a similar Luger in similar condition. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.