[Guest]

On a 1914 Erfurt artillery on the left receiver there is stamped a small "GERMANY" below the serial number and about 1/3 the height of same. While going thru Costanza's book am I correct in thinking this denotes a 1920 rework for export? Next question. Again on left side in front of rear sight stamped in barrel appear the figures "FF5150". These are about 1/8 inch tall and appear to be German type script lettering. Could anyone please explain these? Thanks very much for helping a artillery novice. Jim

 

[Olefogey]

Jim,
You are correct, In 1920 all pistols denoted for export were marked Germany. I can't help with the script lettering on the side of the barrel though.

Dave

 

[Edward Tinker]

Jim, can you scan in or take a picture of the markings, actually the entire gun? Full sides, and close ups.

Ed

 

[Guest]

So,
Not only am I a Luger neophyte but my digital camera skills are also lacking. I have pictures on my computer but the forum won't download them as they are too big. Any suggestions while I am working on this would be accepted. Jim



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[Dwight Gruber]

Jim,

The GERMANY export stamp doesn't necessarily indicate a rework.

--Dwight

 

[Edward Tinker]

I sent you an e-mail, you can send the pictures to me to shrink, also here is a link at microsoft of a tool to shrink photos.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

Ed

 

[Edward Tinker]

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