Hello Don,
You are right; there are several inconsistencies in the application of the Treaty of Versailles. I have underlined this point at page 74 of my book.
In fact, according to the rules introduced by the Reichswehr in the â??Inspektion der Infanterie, Nr 657f7.20.j 2.(W 2) IV, 959. Stempelung der Handwaffen und Maschinengewehre der Reichswehr vor der allgemeine Entwaffnung der Bev?¶lkerungâ? on date 1 August 1920, the following weapons have to be marked with the â??1920â? mark:
Gewehr 1898;
Carbine K98;
TG18;
MP18;
P08;
LP08 (Note that also the stock should be marked with 1920).
Now, the TG18, MP18 and LP08 were forbidden in accordance to the Treaty of Versailles.
Therefore it is absolutely true that, at least at documentation level, these â??forbiddenâ? guns (LP08 too) were officially managed in the formal documents.
I hope this helps your research.
Have fun,
Mauro
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