Interesting numbers

DavidJayUden · 12-26-2018, 08:18 AM

Saw this 1937 on GB this morning. Notice the difference between the "11" or "77" font used throughout. Almost looks like they used a "7" as a "1" on the front of the frame.
I don't suspect post-factory skullduggery, just an odd variation in numbering. https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/791967743
Opinions?
dju

DonVoigt · 12-26-2018, 08:41 AM

I don't think there is any question that they are all "1"s; though the strike on the frame front is very deep and tilted toward the top- which does make those look a little like "7". JMHO.

12-26-2018, 08:18 AM	#1
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Interesting numbers Saw this 1937 on GB this morning. Notice the difference between the "11" or "77" font used throughout. Almost looks like they used a "7" as a "1" on the front of the frame. I don't suspect post-factory skullduggery, just an odd variation in numbering. https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/791967743 Opinions? dju

12-26-2018, 08:41 AM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,440 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	I don't think there is any question that they are all "1"s; though the strike on the frame front is very deep and tilted toward the top- which does make those look a little like "7". JMHO. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie