Rg 34. ftd 44

[bjarne]

Hi
First time i have see an ftd code
Is it legit?
Br Bjarne

 

[stewartb]

Hi
First time i have see an ftd code
Is it legit?
Br Bjarne

Hello Br
I do not believe that is an original stamp on your RG34 kit. I myself have seen several ftd marked kits but none followed by a date of any sort. In my opinion someone added the maker stamp recently.

Bret

 

[pwcosol]

I would agree with stewartb. The case is a early (c.a. 1938 or before) manufactured one (probably for export) which has had the code for manufacturer Peter Schlesinger (ftd) and a date applied to the originally unmarked lid. All known "ftd" Rg34 cases are painted green. The code is in a italicized font, there are two sizes of this stamp and they are never accompanied by a date stamp. The components (tool, chain and oiler) may be found with this same stamp or unmarked. More here:

http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?33716-Odd-small-font-ftd-marked-rg34-kit

 

[Hambone]

Absolutely not an original stamp Bjarne.

 

[bjarne]

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Thanks for the reply