Sorry for responding so late.
Topic must have slipped off of my list.
Dieter:
Here is a C/N nitro proofed PPK with Ser. # on side of slide. Seems some research has indicated that while order for new E/N marking originated in 1939, that was not actually put into practice until 1940. The war began with the British declaration of Sept. 3, 1939, and, as I recall, the E/N proof began Jan/40, but, seems that somewhere (have been looking) some research indicates that the E/N was not begun until quite a few months into 1940.
Darn! Am unable to find this info in my notes. Will make a separate posting re. E/N usage dates and see if one of our fellow collectors can help.
Sam S.:
Re. Bamberg marking. I was once told marking was fake. I doubted it, but, since the opinion came from someone I respect, I kept my mouth shut so as not to stir debate. Seemed peculiar that one would go to so much trouble to put a fake marking on a pistol when both the marking, and the pistol, would be of so little consequence.
Sam, you need to get a camera and post a photo of your marking. Camera's have become an essential collector tool these days. Even us old timers have gotten on the ball. For instance, in this posting, a photo or your marking would lend great credibility to both of our pistols. Get a digital camera for Christmas, and post a photo. Cameras are no longer a pricey item--they have become quite affordable. It's the 21st century, post a photo.
Pancho
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