DWM 1900 Prototype Luger

miss t; very interesting to hear more of the story!

Thanks,

Ed

Welcome, miss t

Welcome, miss t

Generally, weapons sold in European countries must be proof marked before sale. This is not necessary for export, as the country of import would have its own proof standards. Therefore, having an export Luger proofed in Germany would be a wasted expense (unless the country of import accepted the German proof). Although most European countries now accept each others´ proof standards, it´s still a püroblem today. Importing a weapon into Germany still often entails having it proofed here (expensive!).

Patrick

Patrick

Generally, weapons sold in European countries must be proof marked before sale. This is not necessary for export, as the country of import would have its own proof standards. Therefore, having an export Luger proofed in Germany would be a wasted expense (unless the country of import accepted the German proof). Although most European countries now accept each others´ proof standards, it´s still a püroblem today. Importing a weapon into Germany still often entails having it proofed here (expensive!).

Patrick

Patrick

PS (and BTW)

What proof marks were applied to the Vickers Lugers? Were they proofed in Germany or in the UK?

Patrick

PS (and BTW)

What proof marks were applied to the Vickers Lugers? Were they proofed in Germany or in the UK?

Patrick