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11-26-2001, 09:03 PM | #1 |
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Question on a proof mark
I just bought a code 42 luger, and every number matches and the proof marks are correct on the barrel, but the marks on the reciever look like the proof marks #47(found in the 4th chart of the markins section) only mine has 63 stamped under both of the eagles. Is this normal? I am assuming that it is, but I just wanted to check anyway. Thanks in advance.
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11-26-2001, 10:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: Question on a proof mark
Hi Brent...Yes, the 63 marks are perfectly normal. I use for reference Jan Still 3rd Reich Lugers, page 65, which tells of the small 63 under eagle, or large 63 under eagle or a combination of small and large as being as being correct Army Acceptance Stamps for the 42 Code, 1939 Chamber dated Lugers.
Hope this helps. Bart |
11-26-2001, 11:58 PM | #3 |
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Re: Question on a proof mark
Thanks a million. I am going to have to look into the book that you mentioned.
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11-27-2001, 07:53 AM | #4 |
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Re: Question on a proof mark
Brent,
There was a very good article about 2 years ago in "Auto-Mag" on the diffences in the large and small E/63 stamps on the 1939 Lugers. I wish I had them with me so I could give you more info. Maybe someone with these can provide more details. The 1939 Luger had this interesting array of different size stamps. I also wish I could remember who wrote the artice. Marvin |
11-27-2001, 08:50 AM | #5 |
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