KM marking very close up

MarkC · 12-28-2004, 10:49 AM

Gentlemen,

I thought that you might be interested in seeing this marking shot with a Macro Photo Lens. As you know, these were engraved and not stamped onto the pistol. You can clearly see the machine bit impressions on the metal surface and technique used to draw the symbol.

This is my first attempt and the camera did not have the tripod attached so part of the image is out of focus. I will be adding these extreme close ups in future photos of my guns.

The pistol is a Navy marked 1st variation Mauser 1914/34.

Mark

Dwight Gruber · 12-28-2004, 12:43 PM

Mark,

Not simply engraved, but pantograph engraved. This is accomplished by a very small rotary tool, like a router. Characteristically, you can see the swirl patterns it leaves, and the direction of line continuity particularly in the M. Also note that all the stroke-ends are rounded, there are no sharp ends or outside corners.

An excellent example. I look forward to your further macro photography.

--Dwight

Pete Ebbink · 12-28-2004, 02:24 PM

http://www.scottmachine.com/

Is the old Navy equipment used similar to this modern-day version...?

Regards,

Pete...

Heinz · 12-28-2004, 07:43 PM

The Navy use of the pantograph is very interesting. Many of the "Altered" P04 Navies have the new Gesichert pantographed into place. This seems to be the primary technique used when the lower case letters follow the Uppercase G. note this is not always the case but most often. I have not collected enough observations yet to decide if the pantographing can be associated with a particular repair center or other characteristics of the repair, such as removal of the old mark.

12-28-2004, 10:49 AM	#1
MarkC User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 109 Times in 26 Posts	KM marking very close up Gentlemen, I thought that you might be interested in seeing this marking shot with a Macro Photo Lens. As you know, these were engraved and not stamped onto the pistol. You can clearly see the machine bit impressions on the metal surface and technique used to draw the symbol. This is my first attempt and the camera did not have the tripod attached so part of the image is out of focus. I will be adding these extreme close ups in future photos of my guns. The pistol is a Navy marked 1st variation Mauser 1914/34. Mark

12-28-2004, 02:24 PM	#3
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Modern-Day Tool... http://www.scottmachine.com/ Is the old Navy equipment used similar to this modern-day version...? Regards, Pete...

12-28-2004, 12:43 PM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,317 Times in 431 Posts	Mark, Not simply engraved, but pantograph engraved. This is accomplished by a very small rotary tool, like a router. Characteristically, you can see the swirl patterns it leaves, and the direction of line continuity particularly in the M. Also note that all the stroke-ends are rounded, there are no sharp ends or outside corners. An excellent example. I look forward to your further macro photography. --Dwight

12-28-2004, 07:43 PM	#4
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 410 Times in 180 Posts	The Navy use of the pantograph is very interesting. Many of the "Altered" P04 Navies have the new Gesichert pantographed into place. This seems to be the primary technique used when the lower case letters follow the Uppercase G. note this is not always the case but most often. I have not collected enough observations yet to decide if the pantographing can be associated with a particular repair center or other characteristics of the repair, such as removal of the old mark.