Early S Code

kidvett · 09-23-2004, 10:11 PM

Hello,

On the spring guide from memory: I did not recall ``obvious`` signs of welding even if it looks like it......Just filling marks ( ?? ) in the middle section with a ``whitening`` of the otherwise color casehardened finish........

I find it quite dissapointing to find such ``poorly finished`` parts on a KH . But if we look at a 1918 dated Erfurt we also see ``poorly finished`` parts & machining. Late War is an explanation in itself.....But early production start in this case.......

And if I'm not mistaked, during the P08s production: Erfurt became Simson which later became Krieghoff......

Perhaps a photo comparison of the 3 would show similarities......

John,

Do you want me to send you close up photos of that GESICHERT markings for your documentation.....

MARK

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09-23-2004, 10:11 PM	#1
kidvett User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hello, On the spring guide from memory: I did not recall ``obvious`` signs of welding even if it looks like it......Just filling marks ( ?? ) in the middle section with a ``whitening`` of the otherwise color casehardened finish........ I find it quite dissapointing to find such ``poorly finished`` parts on a KH . But if we look at a 1918 dated Erfurt we also see ``poorly finished`` parts & machining. Late War is an explanation in itself.....But early production start in this case....... And if I'm not mistaked, during the P08s production: Erfurt became Simson which later became Krieghoff...... Perhaps a photo comparison of the 3 would show similarities...... John, Do you want me to send you close up photos of that GESICHERT markings for your documentation..... MARK