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Old 16th January 2010, 06:58 PM   #6
kahnjar1
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Originally Posted by Atlantia
Hi Rikkn

I have a similarly marked matchlock that needs a rebuild.

I always assumed that these stamps were added by the British making an inventory and recording the contents of the local armouries.
Mine is marked SLK 126 with a reversed swastika above


BTW, Should really be in the ethno forum. Might get more replies there too.
Hi Gene,
I agree on Armoury mark rather than unit mark. The Brits were (usually) orderly thinkers!
Stu
P.S.Any comment on those other marks sent by email?
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