This is my personal opinion which is based on observation and discussion with other collectors. I did not find the document yet stating which marking to be used with which organization, otherwise I would had shared this one. The thought-to-predate the Ajack SS DG Hensoldt scopes come with HWZ marked SSR mounts. Ajack with lower serial numbers are on HWZ marked mounts. Ajack with higher serial numbers are on large WEIHRAUCH marked mounts. And the early Wehrmacht SSR mounts also are with the large WEIHRAUCH marked mounts; these are distinguishable by the much different font and font size on the mount whereas the SS Dienstglas scopes all have the same font used on the SSR mounts. Therefore my understanding is that only SS (in my context here SS always includes Police) used HWZ marked mounts.
May I therefore on the counterpart ask whether you have any proofs for HWZ marked mounts being used on a rifle not being SS/Police, in specific, on a Sauer K98k rifle? Really enjoying this discussions because these in depth details help a lot learning from other persons opinions and research and can help establish theories.
I'm a bit confused. Proven to not be incorrect means I was proven to be correct in my statement. Is that what you wanted to say?
To summarize, basically I said that the cutout in the locking lever is something that I'm aware of post WWII (unused) SSR mounts with bases that have this cutout. And if you read precisely my quote, I'm saying that this cut is a feature of post WWII made mounts, nothing more and nothing less. You replied you know of all matching rifles that have this cutout and depot repair and therefore you believe it to be a depot repair.
So far I have not seen an original picture from WWII showing this modification. Therefore we can argue whether the cut in this lever was a depot repair/enhancement/etc. and I wouldn't necessarily say this is a detail which would identify something as an obvious fake. It just means one has to pay great attention to the rifle because it could well indicate using an unused/NOS/post-WWII SSR mount to either restore or fake a SSR sniper rifle, and I'm putting these at higher chances than being a depot repaired SSR sniper rifle.
Sorry for the confusion , I meant to write (Which was proven to not be correct ) instead of ( incorrect )
I do have photos of one SSR which is all matching and HWZ proofed mount and it is Not an SS SSR . I have only pics of said Rifle . There is 2 photos in Robert Spielauers last book printed on Pg 63 which shows SSR Mount with WEIHRAUH logo and Kahles H/4x60 and another Pg 77 which shows type 3 SSR Mount with H/4X60 and recoil bar this Mount also has WEIHRAUH logo .These are not the exact HWZ proofed Mounts You mentioned but these are SSR Mounts with WEIHRAUH logo knowing this one could also come to think or suspect the HWZ proofed mounts were also used .
I have a substantal number of photo of original type 3 Sauer SSR Mounts and Non Sauer type Mounts most of the photos do not show if the mounts sport a Logo under the Depot Upgradenor do I know is if there is a HWZ or WEIHRAUH Logo hidden under the Depot Modification plate and locking stud because most collectors never remove these parts to photograph because most collectors do not know there maybe logo under this part so no reason to remove and look/photograph .
The subject of making blanket matter of fact statement has been addressed in the past , at that time it was stressed when making such a statement one should show proof or make it known that this is my opinion based on what you/I have seen . By not doing this it may be detrimental to a new or less knowledgable and or novice collector because it maybe be viewed as gospel by them were as its coming from a member that is viewed as a expert on the subject . This could also affect the reputation of this Forum as a place of misinformation .Best Regards