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10-11-2015, 09:40 PM | #1 |
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Replacement barrel- Norwegian? or ?
These markings, E over PS are on the barrel of a 1940 Mauser P 08.
The receiver/frame match, but the barrel is replaced and the toggle is a mismatch, but also Mauser S/42. It has been suggested that this is a Norwegian replacement, which could be - the pistol did come with a Norwegian modified holster. I was also suggested it could be post WWII Porutguese. Any info/comments/ ideas? thanks. |
10-12-2015, 04:30 AM | #2 |
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I don't think it to be Portuguese.
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10-12-2015, 08:51 AM | #3 |
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Thanks Kurusu,
So far I have information linking it to post WWII Norway. E/PS seems to be a Norwegian marking for replacement barrels. Would like to find a documented reference , so will keep looking and asking. |
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Ok,
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I first thought it was something else. But at the right angle I'm convinced it is an "E". It appears that it was struck at a slight angle, with the upper right arm deeper than the lower left corner. But then, I've been wrong before! |
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10-13-2015, 10:33 AM | #7 |
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These barrels and answers came up not that long ago. I'm just terrible at researching threads.
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10-13-2015, 11:37 AM | #8 |
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I found one post on the very same subject from 2013.
Can't remember how to link it. Just bumped it up. It's in: All P-08 Military Lugers/odd barrel markings. |
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Thanks guys,
these markings have come up here and the other forum a few times. Consensus is that they are Norwegian replacement barrels. I have yet to find an on line or written reference confirming same. |
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