What does this marking look like to you?

Edward Tinker · 12-18-2005, 01:42 PM

I know what I think it is.

What do you guys think?

ed

SteveM · 12-18-2005, 04:04 PM

Same thing that you think...

ToggleTop · 12-18-2005, 04:33 PM

Me Too.

Herb · 12-18-2005, 04:53 PM

Same here.

Ron Smith · 12-18-2005, 06:08 PM

My guess would be a squiggle on a piece of pitted metal.

Now I suppose you're going to try to tell us it's a Simson proof...

Edward Tinker · 12-18-2005, 06:41 PM

I was thinking Krieghoff actually, it is on a tool on e-bay.

But wanted to see if others thought it the same thing.

Ed

Ron Wood · 12-18-2005, 07:25 PM

Krieghoff was my first reaction, but I don't know squat about reproduction Lugers, so who cares what I think.

Herb · 12-18-2005, 08:12 PM

Ed, it's definitely a Kreigenhoffer. On page 135, Evolution of Eagles ole Sam Costanzo says " 1945 Kreighoff parts proof. Placed on newly manufactured parts after supply of used parts had been depleted. Locations noted: inside side plate, left breech block, firing pin retainer, right side middle toggle link and right reciever." He makes no mention of the pits and rust though, must be an extra or a variation.

Edward Tinker · 12-18-2005, 08:17 PM

Dwight Gruber · 12-18-2005, 09:12 PM

To me, this marking looks like a 150-dollar bill.

--Dwight

Hugh · 12-18-2005, 10:30 PM

wha mark? hiccup!

John Sabato · 12-19-2005, 07:36 AM

I am no KH expert, but I have certainly learned a lot about them from our dear colleague and benefactor John D.... I would venture my own opinion that his is indeed a Kreighoff proofmark.

Frank · 12-19-2005, 07:47 AM

As Professor Wood said, it's one of them new fangled Navy Pistol Marks (ya know the ones with the anchor on the top). At least, thets wat I tinks 2!!

Lugerdoc · 12-19-2005, 10:53 AM

Late KH Luffwaffe (LWaA) E/2. See Gibson pages 96-100. TH

12-18-2005, 01:42 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	What does this marking look like to you? I know what I think it is. What do you guys think? ed Attached Images

12-18-2005, 04:33 PM	#3
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Me Too. __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************

12-18-2005, 04:53 PM	#4
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Same here. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

12-18-2005, 06:08 PM	#5
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	My guess would be a squiggle on a piece of pitted metal. Now I suppose you're going to try to tell us it's a Simson proof... __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-18-2005, 07:25 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,010 Thanks: 1,088 Thanked 5,149 Times in 1,694 Posts	Krieghoff was my first reaction, but I don't know squat about reproduction Lugers, so who cares what I think. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

12-18-2005, 04:04 PM	#2
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	Same thing that you think...

12-18-2005, 06:41 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	I was thinking Krieghoff actually, it is on a tool on e-bay. But wanted to see if others thought it the same thing. Ed

12-18-2005, 08:12 PM	#8
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ed, it's definitely a Kreigenhoffer. On page 135, Evolution of Eagles ole Sam Costanzo says " 1945 Kreighoff parts proof. Placed on newly manufactured parts after supply of used parts had been depleted. Locations noted: inside side plate, left breech block, firing pin retainer, right side middle toggle link and right reciever." He makes no mention of the pits and rust though, must be an extra or a variation. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

12-18-2005, 08:17 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts

12-18-2005, 09:12 PM	#10
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,894 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,288 Times in 426 Posts	To me, this marking looks like a 150-dollar bill. --Dwight

12-18-2005, 10:30 PM	#11
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	wha mark? hiccup! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

12-19-2005, 07:36 AM	#12
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	I am no KH expert, but I have certainly learned a lot about them from our dear colleague and benefactor John D.... I would venture my own opinion that his is indeed a Kreighoff proofmark. __________________ 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..."*

12-19-2005, 07:47 AM	#13
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	As Professor Wood said, it's one of them new fangled Navy Pistol Marks (ya know the ones with the anchor on the top). At least, thets wat I tinks 2!!

12-19-2005, 10:53 AM	#14
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Late KH Luffwaffe (LWaA) E/2. See Gibson pages 96-100. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net