[Marvin]

John,


I think you are correct about the Kreighoffs having been made with Gold, Silver and Platinum plating. Since I am back in the Swamp again, I don't have my reference books with me, but I do remember that Kreighoff was the only company that has authentic plated pistols. No other Luger manufacturer that I am aware of has ever done this.


I wonder if any German officers ever had their pistol plated? I would speculate that they did not since the pay was not that great. Even the Political Leaders who had to purchase thier own Walther PPKs used a sort of lay-a-way payment system to purchase them. The Government almost forced the gun shops that sold the Political Leader pistols to allow this time payment so the Leaders could afford tro purchase their pistol. Until the mid thirties, things were tough in Germany with jobs and money was scarce. Just a few thoughts.


Marvin