Tool stamped WaA 56

paradox998 · 12-01-2007, 12:31 PM

I just picked up a 1911 rig with a tool. The tools appears to be WWII vintage and is stamp with WaA 56 under a straight wing eagle. There is also a partial second stamp under the first one as the Wa on the top stamp is not clear unless maginification is used and then it is very clear.

I have never seen a a SE/56 stamp. Is this unusual?

Frank · 12-01-2007, 07:15 PM

Hello Two Ducks, I have NEVER seen that WaA before!! WaA56 is a Hungarian inspection mark 41/42. I would run away from this one!! Hope this helps!!

paradox998 · 12-01-2007, 08:07 PM

Thanks Frank:

Very interesting. I bought the rig as I was most interested in the 1911 and it seems very good, all matching, including the magazine. It came with an interesting holster marked for a train detatchment (1912) and this tool. My guess is that this came back after WWII, and the tool was in the holster. If only the rig could talk.

12-01-2007, 12:31 PM	#1
paradox998 User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tool stamped WaA 56 I just picked up a 1911 rig with a tool. The tools appears to be WWII vintage and is stamp with WaA 56 under a straight wing eagle. There is also a partial second stamp under the first one as the Wa on the top stamp is not clear unless maginification is used and then it is very clear. I have never seen a a SE/56 stamp. Is this unusual?

12-01-2007, 07:15 PM	#2
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Hello Two Ducks, I have NEVER seen that WaA before!! WaA56 is a Hungarian inspection mark 41/42. I would run away from this one!! Hope this helps!!

12-01-2007, 08:07 PM	#3
paradox998 User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Frank: Very interesting. I bought the rig as I was most interested in the 1911 and it seems very good, all matching, including the magazine. It came with an interesting holster marked for a train detatchment (1912) and this tool. My guess is that this came back after WWII, and the tool was in the holster. If only the rig could talk.