My FIRST

cirelaw · 01-26-2021, 06:02 PM

My First 1906 fFrench Contract over twenty years ago!

sheepherder · 01-26-2021, 06:33 PM

Very cool!

I recognize the BUG proofs...But what is that shield with the slash???

Doubs · 01-26-2021, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

I recognize the BUG proofs...But what is that shield with the slash???

The shield with slash is a mark used by DWM to identify their barrels. You can see it on the barrel between the Portuguese proof mark and the digit 1 in the picture below of a Portuguese Luger. There is also one on my AE Luger but not as easy to see.

AFAIK, only DWM barrels will bear the slashed shield. I also believe that it was used only on commercial and contract Lugers. I've never seen it on a military Luger.

cirelaw · 01-26-2021, 09:09 PM

Awesome HALO!

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