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Marvin · 11-21-2001, 04:10 PM

Bill,

Very good point for the Luger as I have only seen them on the barrel.

Now, the P.38 has them on the frame, barrel locking lug area, slide, and I don't remember off hand if there were any on the lockling block. This does make sense about your theory of a different meaning from Mauser Lugers and the 3 P.38 manufacturers meaning.

I also agree that the parts with the stamp were not replacement parts. As to why only a few early Lugers, I have no idea except my "theory" of about the SS & forced labor with this early period not having very much forced labor in the work force, and as the war progressed, more labor was required. If my memory serves me correct, the Luger I have with the "asterisk is a 1940 or 1941 pistol.

Marvin

11-21-2001, 04:10 PM	#8
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rejection Mark Bill, Very good point for the Luger as I have only seen them on the barrel. Now, the P.38 has them on the frame, barrel locking lug area, slide, and I don't remember off hand if there were any on the lockling block. This does make sense about your theory of a different meaning from Mauser Lugers and the 3 P.38 manufacturers meaning. I also agree that the parts with the stamp were not replacement parts. As to why only a few early Lugers, I have no idea except my "theory" of about the SS & forced labor with this early period not having very much forced labor in the work force, and as the war progressed, more labor was required. If my memory serves me correct, the Luger I have with the "asterisk is a 1940 or 1941 pistol. Marvin