Makers marks, Numbers & Letters - Page 13

EricFG · 07-22-2010, 08:14 AM

That's what I thought at first. But why? Why leave one digit, and in such a weird spot? I can't imagine doing it to deceive, and if to hide the owner's identity why not erase the whole thing? :confused:
I see where the price sticker once was but I don't really see any evidence of the buffing-out of the other numbers. Not that the picture's that good...
The VoG's OK, right?

Nota Bene · 07-22-2010, 07:08 PM

I can't explain why, but I believe that Marc is correct.

Alexei

UQWozza · 07-22-2010, 09:14 PM

Couldn't it be as simple as someone started putting the serial number on but then stopped?

It was then issued in that state.

Simon

Lapa · 07-23-2010, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UQWozza

Couldn't it be as simple as someone started putting the serial number on but then stopped?

It was then issued in that state...

Simon,

IMHO, highly unlikely.

Marc

EricFG · 07-23-2010, 07:19 AM

Thanks for the help, learned gents.

Tommy · 06-06-2012, 08:04 AM

I have been having a flick through this thread with interest and would like to put forward a flimsy idea.

Could the symbols possibly be Quality checking Marks?

So rather than a specific makers mark, every worker had to have a random spot check on his quota and they were stamped with the "foremans" mark if they were up to scratch?

Sorry if this has already been mentioned or if it is a stupid idea.

I would very much like to learn more about these marks!

Tommy

PaulR · 06-06-2012, 08:49 AM

8 - монетный Двор -OGPW 2nd Class s/n 83147. It is located on the reverse side of the rifle butt. Please see the link below for pics.

http://soviet-awards.com/forum/sovie...tml#post192341

How many OPWs does this make with this mark? Can you post an updated talley?

***desantnik*** · 06-06-2012, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommy

I have been having a flick through this thread with interest and would like to put forward a flimsy idea.

Could the symbols possibly be Quality checking Marks?

So rather than a specific makers mark, every worker had to have a random spot check on his quota and they were stamped with the "foremans" mark if they were up to scratch?

Sorry if this has already been mentioned or if it is a stupid idea.

I would very much like to learn more about these marks!

Tommy

No, their use as trademarks from various Soviet factories is pretty well documented.

Tommy · 06-06-2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desantnik

No, their use as trademarks from various Soviet factories is pretty well documented.

Fair enough!

Thanks for answering

:-)

marsino · 06-06-2012, 04:50 PM

OGPW2 № 82320 With "К"

07-22-2010, 08:14 AM	#121
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Makers marks, Numbers & Letters That's what I thought at first. But why? Why leave one digit, and in such a weird spot? I can't imagine doing it to deceive, and if to hide the owner's identity why not erase the whole thing? :confused: I see where the price sticker once was but I don't really see any evidence of the buffing-out of the other numbers. Not that the picture's that good... The VoG's OK, right? __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

07-22-2010, 07:08 PM	#122
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Re: Makers marks, Numbers & Letters I can't explain why, but I believe that Marc is correct. Alexei

07-22-2010, 09:14 PM	#123
UQWozza Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 63 Posts: 432	Re: Makers marks, Numbers & Letters Couldn't it be as simple as someone started putting the serial number on but then stopped? It was then issued in that state. Simon

07-23-2010, 07:19 AM	#125
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Makers marks, Numbers & Letters Thanks for the help, learned gents. __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

06-06-2012, 08:04 AM	#126
Tommy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beside the Shankly Gates Age: 36 Posts: 826	Re: Makers marks, Numbers & Letters I have been having a flick through this thread with interest and would like to put forward a flimsy idea. Could the symbols possibly be Quality checking Marks? So rather than a specific makers mark, every worker had to have a random spot check on his quota and they were stamped with the "foremans" mark if they were up to scratch? Sorry if this has already been mentioned or if it is a stupid idea. I would very much like to learn more about these marks! Tommy

06-06-2012, 08:49 AM	#127
PaulR Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Age: 52 Posts: 405	Re: Makers marks, Numbers & Letters 8 - монетный Двор -OGPW 2nd Class s/n 83147. It is located on the reverse side of the rifle butt. Please see the link below for pics. http://soviet-awards.com/forum/sovie...tml#post192341 How many OPWs does this make with this mark? Can you post an updated talley?

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