86 or 98

lypet · 05-14-2013, 08:33 PM

I am hoping someone knows the orientation od the numbers on the hold open

Lypet

sheepherder · 05-14-2013, 09:46 PM

I took one of mine apart to tell you...But mine reads "98"...

Edward Tinker · 05-14-2013, 09:49 PM

I would say 86, it seems to me that all the stamps are numbered as if holding the gun, but nothing but a feeling on that.

Nomadr · 05-14-2013, 09:54 PM

It reads "86"

Bob

DavidJayUden · 05-14-2013, 10:09 PM

Ditto, 86.
dju

John Sabato · 05-15-2013, 09:11 AM

I concur that the number is "86".

See my photo for the explanation...

lypet · 05-20-2013, 10:38 AM

Thank you.

Lypet

05-14-2013, 08:33 PM	#1
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05-14-2013, 09:46 PM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	I took one of mine apart to tell you...But mine reads "98"... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

05-14-2013, 09:49 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	I would say 86, it seems to me that all the stamps are numbered as if holding the gun, but nothing but a feeling on that. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

05-15-2013, 09:11 AM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	86 not 98 I concur that the number is "86". See my photo for the explanation... Attached Thumbnails __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-14-2013, 09:54 PM	#4
Nomadr Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 276 Thanks: 16 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	It reads "86" Bob

05-14-2013, 10:09 PM	#5
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Ditto, 86. dju

05-20-2013, 10:38 AM	#7
lypet User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MN Posts: 33 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thank you. Lypet