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John D. · 10-02-2001, 01:47 PM

"Lunchbox Luger"??!!! When did G.I.s carry a "lunchbox" rather then a mess-kit ;^)

Also, based on the markings and the pieces Marvin describes - I believe that this is a correct "Postwar" Krieg. I think Gibson documents approximately 233 (plus another original 12) that were made by the GIs from parts in the factory when it was originally captured. I've also examined a number of these personally, and can attest that most of these were not serialized (as opposed to the PX Kriegs) and often times parts were "in the white" and/or made up from various Luger manufacturers.

Further, based on theories about KU Lugers, I also wouldn't be surprised if some of these "Postwar" Krieg factory frames might even be marked with "P.08" - but that is a debate for another time ;^)

Best guess is that there are about 250 examples of these Postwar, non-serialized Kriegs - but I doubt anyone will know for sure the exact number...

Sorry for the delayed reply in this thread - but just back myself from almost a week on the road, so I'm trying to get caught up..!

10-02-2001, 01:47 PM	#6
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	Re: Latest Addition "Lunchbox Luger"??!!! When did G.I.s carry a "lunchbox" rather then a mess-kit ;^) Also, based on the markings and the pieces Marvin describes - I believe that this is a correct "Postwar" Krieg. I think Gibson documents approximately 233 (plus another original 12) that were made by the GIs from parts in the factory when it was originally captured. I've also examined a number of these personally, and can attest that most of these were not serialized (as opposed to the PX Kriegs) and often times parts were "in the white" and/or made up from various Luger manufacturers. Further, based on theories about KU Lugers, I also wouldn't be surprised if some of these "Postwar" Krieg factory frames might even be marked with "P.08" - but that is a debate for another time ;^) Best guess is that there are about 250 examples of these Postwar, non-serialized Kriegs - but I doubt anyone will know for sure the exact number... Sorry for the delayed reply in this thread - but just back myself from almost a week on the road, so I'm trying to get caught up..!