Nazi and Imperial proofs

[John Sabato]

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

yes, two possibilities, which I have seen both of

1. refurbed completely during the Nazi era / the barrel makes it more possible

2. fake stampings

I would go with Ed's #1 theory... nothing about this gun looks faked to me. I think it was legitimately refurbished during the Nazi era... the S/42 mark on the barrel identifies an armourer's replacement part. While the Large Eagle Swastika on the side is unusual... I don't think it is faked.