"The "crest" under NPw actualy seems to be the Czech standing lion mark."
-Jani
"Jani is correct. The rampant Bohemian Lion was the mark of the 3rd proof that replaced the double headed eagle. The Weipert Lion has a 2 on his breast plate while the Prague Lion has a 1. Some sources give that the Lion replaced the 2 head eagle in 1931 but there are sources and examples that point toward a replacement date as early as 1928. On the underside of the left tube is that a "R.S." in an oval? The tubes are more than likely from the Sauer plant and were proofed/proved in Suhl hence the German proofmarks and the action(Model 17 less overhanging scears??) could also have been forged at the Sauer plant. Another name of speculation for source or assembly is Robert Schlegelmilch or H&K Schlegelmilch. Although I have seen a drilling with the name of Schiwy of Berlin which had similar pin/screw configurations and I realize yours is a double. Interesting front pin/screw configuration."
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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