Question on a proof mark

11-26-2001, 09:03 PM

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.

Brent

Bart · 11-26-2001, 10:57 PM

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

Thanks a million. I am going to have to look into the book that you mentioned.

Marvin · 11-27-2001, 07:53 AM

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

Dok · 11-27-2001, 08:50 AM

which you'll find in our Links & Resources section under Jan Still's books.

Dok (Webmaster)

11-26-2001, 09:03 PM	#1
Brent Lidgard Guest Posts: n/a	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. Brent

11-26-2001, 10:57 PM	#2
Bart User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 85 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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
Brent Lidgard Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Question on a proof mark Thanks a million. I am going to have to look into the book that you mentioned.

11-27-2001, 08:50 AM	#5
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Follow the links for this book... which you'll find in our Links & Resources section under Jan Still's books. Dok (Webmaster)

11-27-2001, 07:53 AM	#4
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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