I have examined a 1906 2nd issue. 90% original blue and straw, bore good - some frost and one small patch of pitting clear lands and grooves, small chip in the left grip just under the safety. Proofs are correct, safety locks at the top, Gesichert correct placement, grip safety, geladen on extractor, all numbers match, including grips, except rear toggle :’-( , which is a fixed sight rear toggle with a different # , but well fitted, and WW2 aluminum base mag.
It has been untouched and unfired by the family since WW2 and was reportedly a kreigsmarine Uboat capture by a family member stationed at a US Navy anti sub “blimp” base in South America.(?)
Here is the question: the three digit serial number is three digits over a “b.” “5XX” over the cursive “b.” On both the underside of the barrel and the frame.”
Anyone have any ideas? It’s only 500 outside the range as I understand for the 2nd issue, and it’s not an ‘08, or a ‘14; but for the “b” I’d bet the farm on it being an ‘06 2nd issue.
Anyone? Bueller?
It has been untouched and unfired by the family since WW2 and was reportedly a kreigsmarine Uboat capture by a family member stationed at a US Navy anti sub “blimp” base in South America.(?)
Here is the question: the three digit serial number is three digits over a “b.” “5XX” over the cursive “b.” On both the underside of the barrel and the frame.”
Anyone have any ideas? It’s only 500 outside the range as I understand for the 2nd issue, and it’s not an ‘08, or a ‘14; but for the “b” I’d bet the farm on it being an ‘06 2nd issue.
Anyone? Bueller?