Bob in OHIO
Senior Member
So, Buchenwald KKW production is mentioned as starting around 265xxx. Simpson mentions (pg. 287) SN 264707 "Stock Marking Change (Buchenwalde manufacture), but no mention of what the stock marking is to indicate B'wald..
Previously, I assumed B'wald guns required E/749, but apparently All E/749 are B'wald but some lacking a waff are also BW made. I expect a BW gun will have an "S" at the wrist, and likely a non grooved rear band?
Here's my 266xxx with "III S" marked wrist with grooved rear band that I am calling BW mfg.
Thoughts?
Previously, I assumed B'wald guns required E/749, but apparently All E/749 are B'wald but some lacking a waff are also BW made. I expect a BW gun will have an "S" at the wrist, and likely a non grooved rear band?
Here's my 266xxx with "III S" marked wrist with grooved rear band that I am calling BW mfg.
Thoughts?