I picked up a very nice condition M44 from a gunshop a few years ago, It is marked 1945 but has german (nazi 'regime') proofs on it....Im doubtfull It was a capture and sent to the rear for reissue to german forces...especially in 1945...Or am I wrong...I will endeavour to get pics online...Directly below the rear aperature above the wood line is the eagle clutching the swaztika with some other marks / numbers


















































