Hello all
I have been looking at this loading tool for a while and am not sure what to make of it. There are slight differences in it as compaired to the Bing (B/N) made ones. It is Crown "D" proofed on the left side and also has a 'R' within a 'W' on the same side. The only two references I can find to the R/W are in The Luger Book by Walters on page 286 which states " On P.08,a monogram of 'R' within 'W':the mark of a Mauser factory principal inspector,R(ichard?)Weiss and World of Lugers by Costanzo on page 219 figure 222 "quality control inspectors stamp found on bottom frame rail of back receiver slide and also on middle toggle link. This proof is rarely seen on barrel and frame. Stamp has been noted on 1938 through 1941 models.
Any ideas?
Thanks
TM08a.JPG
Right side.
TM08b.JPG
The best closeup of these stamps I have gotten so far.
TM08c.JPG
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Thanks
Ed.R
I have been looking at this loading tool for a while and am not sure what to make of it. There are slight differences in it as compaired to the Bing (B/N) made ones. It is Crown "D" proofed on the left side and also has a 'R' within a 'W' on the same side. The only two references I can find to the R/W are in The Luger Book by Walters on page 286 which states " On P.08,a monogram of 'R' within 'W':the mark of a Mauser factory principal inspector,R(ichard?)Weiss and World of Lugers by Costanzo on page 219 figure 222 "quality control inspectors stamp found on bottom frame rail of back receiver slide and also on middle toggle link. This proof is rarely seen on barrel and frame. Stamp has been noted on 1938 through 1941 models.
Any ideas?
Thanks

Right side.

The best closeup of these stamps I have gotten so far.

Download Attachment:

63.64KB
Download Attachment:

42.62KB
Thanks
Ed.R