Some years past, a man who worked for me needed cash and sold me four of his P-38’s, of which this is one. (He had more than a dozen but four was my limit.) He told me that all were purchased from vets with original magazines and holsters. I knew him as an honorable man (he is no longer with us) so had no reason to doubt him. This example is in remarkable condition and appears almost mint. Slide, frame and barrel all bear matching serial numbers. The holster has an unusual ink-stamp maker mark on the inside, and I am hoping that one of you knowledgeable collectors can identify the marking and determine the manufacturer. It is not deactivated and is very accurate.
Hello Everybody!
Here my last Flag, a rare "NSKK Sturmstander" from a NSKK unit in France!
Orange color is for the "NSKK Motorgruppe Südwest" (Bade and Elssäs).
The "NSKK Mortorstandarte 159" was stationned on the French city of Mulhouse (Alsace / France).
In 1940, a part of France (Alsace and Moselle) were occuped by Germany and some paramilitary unit (SA, HJ, NSKK, etc…) were created!
I hope you appreciate this rare Flag!
Best regards
RZM
Was wanting to have this checked out for a friend of mine. SS helmets and Camo is apparently not my area of knowledge. In handling it the rust or aging seems to be newer. I thought the water might be a Norwegian. I didn’t really see any Maker’s Mark due to the corrosion on the rim. I think I’m going to side on the shell being original and perhaps the liner. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated