Help with ID (Krieghoff)

John D. · 02-26-2001, 08:42 PM

Thanks a million for posting this picture..!!

OK - there are only TWO dies that have a slanted "SUHL" as in your picture - both were used in 1935 and early 1936... However - the sword is incorrect for the 1st type and the 'U" is incorrect for the latter type. As well - both of these dies were used as Toggle dies however...

Therefore - I'm pretty darned sure this is a post-war production - and the chamber mark was added by a factory worker (assuming that it was brought back from germany this way - which you were told it was...)..

In any event - its a REALLY INTERESTING piece!!! Can you tell me - is there *anywhere* on the Luger (even on the right side under the grip) a "five pointed star"?

Thanks!!!

John D.

02-26-2001, 08:42 PM	#9
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 478 Thanked 517 Times in 129 Posts	That is interesting..!!! Thanks a million for posting this picture..!! OK - there are only TWO dies that have a slanted "SUHL" as in your picture - both were used in 1935 and early 1936... However - the sword is incorrect for the 1st type and the 'U" is incorrect for the latter type. As well - both of these dies were used as Toggle dies however... Therefore - I'm pretty darned sure this is a post-war production - and the chamber mark was added by a factory worker (assuming that it was brought back from germany this way - which you were told it was...).. In any event - its a REALLY INTERESTING piece!!! Can you tell me - is there anywhere on the Luger (even on the right side under the grip) a "five pointed star"? Thanks!!! John D.

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