Russian capture / property mark

Doubs · 05-08-2004, 01:26 PM

I agree with Tom. My 1917 Erfurt E. German rework (with original barrel, BTW) has an "X" on the front of the frame and what appears to be part of a circle around it. It also has the starburst-shield w/number on it and EG plastic bullseye grips. There are two matching EG mags numbered 1 & 2. Not al "X's" IMO indicate Russian capture.

My 1937 Mauser Luger from all indications is a Russian capture pistol but doesn't have an "X" on it anywhere.

IMO, there's much about Russian capture and E. German pistols that we don't know just yet.

05-08-2004, 01:26 PM	#4
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,743 Thanks: 828 Thanked 1,792 Times in 591 Posts	I agree with Tom. My 1917 Erfurt E. German rework (with original barrel, BTW) has an "X" on the front of the frame and what appears to be part of a circle around it. It also has the starburst-shield w/number on it and EG plastic bullseye grips. There are two matching EG mags numbered 1 & 2. Not al "X's" IMO indicate Russian capture. My 1937 Mauser Luger from all indications is a Russian capture pistol but doesn't have an "X" on it anywhere. IMO, there's much about Russian capture and E. German pistols that we don't know just yet.