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06-23-2009, 02:15 PM | #1 |
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Witness Mark
I noticed that some Lugers' witness mark have different width, but they will be inline of each other.
Is this an indication that the barrel was removed or replaced? Thanks. Alf.
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Witness marks can very controversial, in theory( by the book) a single blow was used to make them, the reality is, we see that more than one was used at times. Then you get marks that have shifted away from each other, one blow but no longer touching. The picture you show is of two different tools being used, yet another variation that may mean a barrel replacement or nothing at all. Use the Witness Mark in the overall evaluation of the gun, and not just by itself. Look for the signs of a barrel wrench being used, they often slip and mar the finish. This often shows up as a glossy sheen. Look at the fonts on the barrel and frame, look at the sight band height. I like to look for damage that appears on the frame or barrel but not on both, right where the two meet. Well, some will most likely disagree with me, but that's how I see it. Vern |
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Thank You Vern, Thank You Edward Tinker.
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Alf, it is hard to tell with that picture, but, if the barrel flange is slightly higher than the reciever, that double width but perfectly aligned phenomenon can occur in a single strike.
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""I would definately take the word/description of the worker on the production line over a supervisor who is not involved with the actual work...""
A valid point. I was a manager in a worksop and there was always a worker who no matter how many rules you throw at him he always do it his own way. Alf.
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