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Big Norm · 02-08-2002, 02:20 AM

Herb,

I wonder just where you got the info that the 30 cal P-code w/side inscription had only two produced. I really think that you mean that two with a 150mm barrel in 9mm per Gibson pg 190. (hate it when people put things in milimeters) I have a three digit serial # one w/100mm barrel (four inch) with brown, plastic grips, fine checkering w/ smooth rim trim. A five digit star on the right side receiver near the barrel is just a rejection mark. No marking on the locking bolt or trigger. The inscribtion is correct according to Gibson.

The crowned lazy or vertical "N" is on the underside on the barrel, side plate (on its thumb), breech block and left side of receiver. The serial number on the left side of the receiver is just the three digit number but no "P". The underside of the barrel does not have the serial number. Only the crown "N" over the caliber marking "765/m" (sloppy caliber marking). A very quick examination indicated that the two digit serial number exists in only a few places. On the inside of the side plate and the left side on the breech block. I wanted to get this off to the forum so I did not do a great stripping, looking for two digit numbers. All the three digit serial numbers were put in pretty sloppily. Otherwise, the gun looks pretty minty and does not look redone.

The Aluminum bottom mag has no serial number but is marked 655 under an eagle.There is also what looks like a "42" on the bottom. The tube is blued.

Not that I am challenging you. But I now have a vested interest in what you say and would like to look up what you said. Your comment that only two are known set some bells off in my head. Thats the same quanity as the 1906 45 caliber test Luger so maybe my Luger is worth a million bucks too. If so, then I will send you $20 worth of S&H green stamps as a thank you and a token of my gratitude.

Big "potential millionaire" Norm

P.S.

If Simpson had a P-code w/inscription for sale for $1500, then it has to be in worse condition than indicated. Many of these guns have been restored. And there has been counterfeiting.

02-08-2002, 02:20 AM	#6
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Kreighoff P-08 Herb, I wonder just where you got the info that the 30 cal P-code w/side inscription had only two produced. I really think that you mean that two with a 150mm barrel in 9mm per Gibson pg 190. (hate it when people put things in milimeters) I have a three digit serial # one w/100mm barrel (four inch) with brown, plastic grips, fine checkering w/ smooth rim trim. A five digit star on the right side receiver near the barrel is just a rejection mark. No marking on the locking bolt or trigger. The inscribtion is correct according to Gibson. The crowned lazy or vertical "N" is on the underside on the barrel, side plate (on its thumb), breech block and left side of receiver. The serial number on the left side of the receiver is just the three digit number but no "P". The underside of the barrel does not have the serial number. Only the crown "N" over the caliber marking "765/m" (sloppy caliber marking). A very quick examination indicated that the two digit serial number exists in only a few places. On the inside of the side plate and the left side on the breech block. I wanted to get this off to the forum so I did not do a great stripping, looking for two digit numbers. All the three digit serial numbers were put in pretty sloppily. Otherwise, the gun looks pretty minty and does not look redone. The Aluminum bottom mag has no serial number but is marked 655 under an eagle.There is also what looks like a "42" on the bottom. The tube is blued. Not that I am challenging you. But I now have a vested interest in what you say and would like to look up what you said. Your comment that only two are known set some bells off in my head. Thats the same quanity as the 1906 45 caliber test Luger so maybe my Luger is worth a million bucks too. If so, then I will send you $20 worth of S&H green stamps as a thank you and a token of my gratitude. Big "potential millionaire" Norm P.S. If Simpson had a P-code w/inscription for sale for $1500, then it has to be in worse condition than indicated. Many of these guns have been restored. And there has been counterfeiting.