[Balder]

Gentlemen,

I recently came across this Colt, serial # 3794XX (made in 1921?) with these markings, can anybody help interpreting them? It was possibly issued in the UK to a Norwegian SOE agent during WW2. Thanks!

Regards,

Balder



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[Guest]

The UK government purchased over 3000 of these pistols in 1921 from the London Armory, which was the successor to Colts London Agency.
Your pistol shows both the crown V commercial proof and the military broad arrow mark which would lend creedence to the story.
A request to the British MOD might lead to more information for you.

 

[jacobtowne]

Balder:
According to Wilson, your pistol was indeed made in 1921.
Third photo of VP in triangle is Colt factory proof - "Verified Proof."
JT

 

[Guest]

Just to add to what has already been offered....the "34" is the Colt factory assembler's mark. The "R" is the Colt factory inspector's mark.