8/18/20 - This is an original, WW1-era Luger snail drum magazine loading tool. It is "Bing" makers-marked and has an imperial proof on it. Overall, it is in nice condition, but it is missing almost all of its original black paint finish. Some of the original fire blue is visible on the release button. There are a few small areas of minor pitting and spotty oxidation on the tube. On the handle, there is brown patina, areas of pitting, and what appears to be rough machining marks throughout. The tool is fully functional and the spring is strong.