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John D. · 01-12-2006, 10:10 PM

Hey folks,

Yep - Tom A. has it about right. There were several rejection marks used by HK - the 5-point star one such. These, instead of the LWaA proofs on the right cannon, may have a rejection star. Also - the difference between the French post-war P38 and the HK version is both size and placement. The First Series P-codes (named given the "P" placed before the serial number on the front of the frame) are those normally found with the side-frame inscription. Second and Third variations have their own features - but are not inscribed.

As for presentation HKs - they are commercialized Military - rather than rejected.

Great thread!!!! Sorriaux - we are looking forward to seeing more pictures! Thanks for posting those you have!

John D.

01-12-2006, 10:10 PM	#8
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 471 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	Hey folks, Yep - Tom A. has it about right. There were several rejection marks used by HK - the 5-point star one such. These, instead of the LWaA proofs on the right cannon, may have a rejection star. Also - the difference between the French post-war P38 and the HK version is both size and placement. The First Series P-codes (named given the "P" placed before the serial number on the front of the frame) are those normally found with the side-frame inscription. Second and Third variations have their own features - but are not inscribed. As for presentation HKs - they are commercialized Military - rather than rejected. Great thread!!!! Sorriaux - we are looking forward to seeing more pictures! Thanks for posting those you have! John D.