| Rothhammer1 |
| (.400 member) |
| 29/03/18 05:29 PM |
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Re: Verification wanted
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It seems that you have a 'transitional' piece, perhaps made during Anschluss (Nazi occupation of Austria) of previously proofed parts.
The .39 seems right for a German proof date of 1939. The script 'EV' and 'Npv' marks, however, are Austrian proofs of the Vienna proof house. 'Made in Austria' began to appear on the front ring in '24 or '26 (not sure which, just now), my M1910 that was proofed in 1922 is not marked such.
It's interesting that the front ring is marked 'KAL 6.5 NORM' while the barrel and receiver are stamped 'C6.7' on the underside. That eagle is a bit 'odd' looking to me, as well.
Members Kuduae or Marblekonus have much more knowledge than I on these matters. Perhaps they'll weigh in?
Meanwhile, here's an image from the 1939 Stoeger catalog:
