Proof mark?

DonVoigt · 05-06-2020, 10:15 AM

The barrel was originally made by Simson- likely in 1923 from the "3" seen on the barrel.
It was added to the 1940 luger by a third party and proofed as a "repaired" pistol as indicated by the
added 9mm, E/N, and E/J .

The E/N is a proof mark, and the E/J indicates repaired (in this case likely the barrel replacement and perhaps other small parts).

Repair is also noted by the non-standard numbering on the replacement(42 code) side plate, and rear toggle. The HZa marked extractor is also a replacement.

05-06-2020, 10:15 AM	#10
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	The barrel was originally made by Simson- likely in 1923 from the "3" seen on the barrel. It was added to the 1940 luger by a third party and proofed as a "repaired" pistol as indicated by the added 9mm, E/N, and E/J . The E/N is a proof mark, and the E/J indicates repaired (in this case likely the barrel replacement and perhaps other small parts). Repair is also noted by the non-standard numbering on the replacement(42 code) side plate, and rear toggle. The HZa marked extractor is also a replacement. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie