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Unread 07-12-2013, 04:06 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by alvin View Post
I believe the numbering on side plate is a variable. At least, those "S" dated Krieghoffs (1936) listing on Simpson LTD have explicit numbers on side plates. Regarding numbering style, font, etc, those detail must consult Krieghoff domain experts. I don't know.
Gibson shows an externally numbered sideplate on an S code HK Luger #638 on p. 153 and a 36 code #4080 on p. 163. The external sideplate numbering pattern in the early numbering style is documented on pp. 102-103. As the book says, the external numbering style "is found sporadically into the higher [i.e. above #2500] segment of the [military numbering] range". In keeping with this observation, my pistol #7313 is accounted for in the lists on pp. 71 and 73, confirming its status as correct and original specimen.
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