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Herb · 02-07-2002, 10:39 PM

The toggle marking is that of the Krieghoff dated 1936 through 1943 military contract late 1st issue middle toggle link. It should be the 'fat' anchor. Are you sure about the 'star' over N? It should be a sort of 'crown' over N. If it is a sort of 'crown' over N it is a nitro proof of commercial models from 1906 through 1930. It represents a smokeless powder testing and took the place of the crown B and U. Five digit models are 1923 models. This mark may also be found on other parts of the Luger. The 'P' code before the three digit serial number indicates that it is a Krieghoff commercial model, such as P358. The side frame inscription should be 'leaning' a little to the rear of the pistol,if so it is a mid Krieghoff inscription used on the 1939 'P' code models. Also the barrel should be 4" and the caliber is 7.65mm. If this is true, only TWO (2) models of this Luger are know to exist!! This is the best I can do with the info provided. There were several kinds of brown plastic grips, most were 1/4" thick but the checkering differed from fine to medium, some were bakelite, and all apparently had a smooth rim around the edge. If yours appears to have 'fine' chekering it is a 1936 to 1943 grip. Hope this info helped you to identify it. If you come up with additional info, I'll be glad to try to identify the markings. Please remit $20.00 to my e-mail address, preferably in Green Stamps.

02-07-2002, 10:39 PM	#4
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Kreighoff P-08 The toggle marking is that of the Krieghoff dated 1936 through 1943 military contract late 1st issue middle toggle link. It should be the 'fat' anchor. Are you sure about the 'star' over N? It should be a sort of 'crown' over N. If it is a sort of 'crown' over N it is a nitro proof of commercial models from 1906 through 1930. It represents a smokeless powder testing and took the place of the crown B and U. Five digit models are 1923 models. This mark may also be found on other parts of the Luger. The 'P' code before the three digit serial number indicates that it is a Krieghoff commercial model, such as P358. The side frame inscription should be 'leaning' a little to the rear of the pistol,if so it is a mid Krieghoff inscription used on the 1939 'P' code models. Also the barrel should be 4" and the caliber is 7.65mm. If this is true, only TWO (2) models of this Luger are know to exist!! This is the best I can do with the info provided. There were several kinds of brown plastic grips, most were 1/4" thick but the checkering differed from fine to medium, some were bakelite, and all apparently had a smooth rim around the edge. If yours appears to have 'fine' chekering it is a 1936 to 1943 grip. Hope this info helped you to identify it. If you come up with additional info, I'll be glad to try to identify the markings. Please remit $20.00 to my e-mail address, preferably in Green Stamps.