Rust Blued KRIEGHOFFs

[John D.]

are DWM manufactured. Common theory is that HK purchased about 8000 directly from DWM to sell into the commercial market (as noted that the majority have the "GERMANY" imprint). Almost exclusively, they had DWM toggles and KRIEGHOFF SUHL marked on the rear of the pistol (back of the frame). Without exception on all reported samples - the second "F" in KRIEGHOFF is always "out of line" (sort of like it was added as an after-thought!!)


Also, there are some which DO have HK marked toggles or blank toggles. Being SIGNIFICANTLY rarer - they are worth a great deal more in the collectors market. (for example - there is only ONE recorded DWM rework with an HK toggle..!!!).. As well - along with the sideframe inscribed - these are the most often "fake" Kriegs out there...


These Lugers are of obvious DWM manufaturing given the machining of the lug, the DWM rear hump, the interior machining of the reciever assembly, the larger DWM CROWN N stamps (some had the smaller HK Crown N), and other indications...


HTH....!!!!