1917 Proofs

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by kurusu

This might be usefull.
http://luger.gunboards.com/archive/i...hp/t-8129.html

I especially liked Jan's points...Same as yours above, but expanded a bit...

The inspection stamps were applied in the following sequence:

1. Receiver hardened, the date was stamped into the receiver top at the same time.
2. Pistol ready for testing, the complete serial number was applied at the same time.
3. The test proof eagle was applied forward of the inspection stamps. This indicated that the pistol had fired two overloaded test cartridges without damage.
4. Pistol accepted after test firing; this indicated that the pistol had passed its post firing inspection. The barrel land diameter was added to the bottom of the barrel. This inspection stamp was applied to the left of the test proof eagle.