Expert advice...P.08 Frame marking
 

Hi all,
I have noticed that some lugers seem to have P.08 marked on left frame.
Some don't.
Q: When did the Germans stop this practice?
I have a 1940/42 and it is not marked.
Thanks,
Stan Julian
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Stan,
* The P.08 marked frames began in the '41-42 code pistols. Don't have my notes handy; but, I think sometime in the "n" block.
* All byf '41's & byf '42's came w/ the P.08 marked frames as I remember.
* Your '40-42 code would have preceded this change.
* Why? Don't have a documented answer; but, some say it was because of the P.38 coming into service as the German Army's new standard issue service pistol. Don't know how a P.08 frame would be mistaken for a P.38 frame; but, I wasn't there...so I didn't get a vote.
* Hope this helps.
Respectfully,
Bob