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Late War E/F - Refinished?
Like_Old_Guns:
Jim, the notion of “. . . two qualities . . .” of E/F would explain it, but it's hard for me to comprehend why there would be two different finishes on the E/F HSc in March / April 1945. Two finishes implies that someone felt that appearance of the weapon trumped expediency of manufacture, and at that point of the war, I’m not sure who would be making such a decision. I’m not trying to be argumentative, just debating to learn. IMO, a finish like that on 946817 just doesn’t’ fit the manufacturing of that point in the war.
jcorl:
I could not agree more with your thoughts. Why would there be two different standards used on the "F"? Plus at this late time of the war, the crude ribbed machine marks with a quick dip makes all the sence in the world to get them out the door and into the field. I spoke to my friend in TX who had an "F" with a serial number just 20 numbers higher than mine. His finish was just like mine. I have another friend up North and his finish is just like mine. Then I have another friend and his finish is high gloss early war style. I cannot hazard a guess at to what was going on in the factory with that small quantity of police output. It is most odd.
Jim
Like_Old_Guns:
--- Quote from: jcorl on June 16, 2015, 09:57:15 AM --- . . . I cannot hazard a guess at to what was going on in the factory with that small quantity of police output. It is most odd . . . Jim
--- End quote ---
Perhaps it points back to the possibility that the gun is refinished!
jcorl:
Once again, I cannot disagree with your assumption. BUT, I do know some fine examples are out there. Perhaps we can request other "F" example holders with high polish finish to report their serial numbers and see if a serial number range is found wherein high polish was the rule vs. our machined, ribbed examples. We might see a pattern develop by asking others to chime in. I have already noted my serial number and finish condition. I would enjoy debunking or proving the two finish proposition for these police.
Jim
Like_Old_Guns:
Jim, I agree with your suggestion. Empirical data would be most useful. Not sure how to proceed, except that I have an E/F example of my own to contribute. Is there any usefulness to "near by" serial numbers of non E/F guns?
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