Richard,
No offense, but now I'm the one who is confused. All of the external markings were removed. But the serial numbers, 1945 dates, and Death's Head markings are all on the interiors of the grips? With new manufacture grips that still show the milling marks from when they were machined. And the bayonet from the outside looks like it's not numbered? You also say that it is a heavy phosphate. Can you identify the type?
With workmanship that is better than anything you have ever seen previously. I don't know why so much work would be put into them either, and I guess it will remain a mystery as to just what you have been looking at.
Best Regards, FP
