Hi all,
still searching for information on my Otto Bock BBF.
I have learned a lot about Suhl guns of the period, and Otto Bock for that matter, but unfortunately nothing that brings me much nearer the answer as to who actually made the gun.
(Apparently the company of 'Otto Bock' existed until 1945)
Schmidt & Habermann was a hot contender, but apparently their serial numbers would not quite have reached 366005 in 1939.
the search goes on
While reading through the threads here a few days ago,
I came across a mention of a mark on barrels that looks like a double J (?)
I think that it was said these marks were doubled -
i.e. 2 double J marks?
Of course, I cannot now find it again - getting old, should have bookmarked it!
I had another, very close look at the barrels today and I found these marks partially hidden under the british proof marks! At least I think that's what it is...
the only mark that I found on the net which is similar, is the old Sauer & Sohn trademark, but it's not really close - unless there were variations of it?
I am hoping that these marks may get me a step further in my search, if anyone knows what they are.
Also, if there is some information on serial numbers out there - has anyone come across a pre-WWII Suhl gun with a serial number around 360xxx where the maker is known?
Even knowledgeable people in Germany are intrigued by the high number!
I refrain from making any comments about last tuesday as otherwise I would probably be arrested, should I visit the US of A during the next 2 years!
Best regards
from England
Günter
NRA Life 1974