Heinz,
The instructions for "Inspection and Acceptance of Pistols 08 and Parts Thereof (1913)" as translated in G�¶rtz & Bryans "German Small Arms Markings" make no specific mention of witness marks. It does require inspections throughout the course of manufacture, including two separate magnifier examinations.
In "Factory Examination" it is specified that "all parts and pieces" be examined by "special weapons parts examiners". Only flawless pieces are passed on for further manufacturing or acceptance inspection.
I speculate that, during manufacture and inspection, mis-aligned witness marks would simply be understood as out-of-specification and rejected for further manufacture, likely without official comment.
--Dwight
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