HK GESICHERT Die types......

John D. · 09-27-2004, 06:58 PM

Hi Sid..!!!!

Outstanding eye!! Honestly - I'm not certain. I noticed the "G" on the 1940 when I was cropping the picture - but didn't give it any thought thereafter. My first guess was the one before/after are closer shots...

That being said - let me get the 1940 out tonite again, and compare it to the 1941 - 1942 - 1943, etc. and post back. It may also be that the previous owner refilled with laquer stick (I don't have one, and use a white grease crayon, so I don't fill that area) and left it filling both the stamp and the surrounding indents from that stamp - which would also give it a "rounder" appearance..???

Again - great question - and I'm looking forward to how yours compares! If possible - can you give the year of production for your HK to compare to the above?? Thanks!

Best to you!

John

09-27-2004, 06:58 PM	#5
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 478 Thanked 517 Times in 129 Posts	Hi Sid..!!!! Outstanding eye!! Honestly - I'm not certain. I noticed the "G" on the 1940 when I was cropping the picture - but didn't give it any thought thereafter. My first guess was the one before/after are closer shots... That being said - let me get the 1940 out tonite again, and compare it to the 1941 - 1942 - 1943, etc. and post back. It may also be that the previous owner refilled with laquer stick (I don't have one, and use a white grease crayon, so I don't fill that area) and left it filling both the stamp and the surrounding indents from that stamp - which would also give it a "rounder" appearance..??? Again - great question - and I'm looking forward to how yours compares! If possible - can you give the year of production for your HK to compare to the above?? Thanks! Best to you! John