1939 Mauser Banner E/F

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by PalmTree2

Edward,

do you know if the hidden "ss" in front of upper lug have any significance? I've seen tons of random letters on axis guns, especially Mausers. That can't be thee SS, right?

Thanks,
Mitch

any hidden marks are always attributed to 'worker marks'; i.e. put there by workers to ensure things were done right. I would think that the 'ss' is that. If any kind of an acceptance stamp or proof I would expect it to be in the open and easily seen.