I had posted pics of this VOPO rifle before, but I found some of the markings interesting and I have been increasingly curious about them.
The left receiver has the standard WWII German markings and a VOPO Sunburst. However, instead of the traditional 'slashed' style 'X' it has two 'X's in two different type sizes. And both have the feet and are Roman numeral style font??
I know there has been prior discussion on whether x's on captured rifles are simply an 'x' or two crossed Mosin Nagants and I have seen two consistent variations especially on K98's that could support either theory.
However, these x's are completely different than any regular marking I have seen and the two type sizes make me even more interested. Was one a depot marking? And the other a captured marking? Or two separate captured markings?
I am curious as to what other members may have to add.
The left receiver has the standard WWII German markings and a VOPO Sunburst. However, instead of the traditional 'slashed' style 'X' it has two 'X's in two different type sizes. And both have the feet and are Roman numeral style font??
I know there has been prior discussion on whether x's on captured rifles are simply an 'x' or two crossed Mosin Nagants and I have seen two consistent variations especially on K98's that could support either theory.
However, these x's are completely different than any regular marking I have seen and the two type sizes make me even more interested. Was one a depot marking? And the other a captured marking? Or two separate captured markings?
I am curious as to what other members may have to add.