l-block or i-block

alanint · 03-26-2013, 07:21 PM

Welcome aboard, Mustang.

The inner sideplate number is perfectly normal. It is ALWAYS marked with a number one digit higher than the serial number's first two digits. From the two photos provided it looks like it has its original finish as well, but more images would help confirm this. Photos of the grip innards would help as well. It was not unusual for field armorers to replace a damaged grip with an unmarked grip. It is not a deal breaker when valuing the pistol.

mustangcav · 03-26-2013, 08:11 PM

Thanks for the welcome

and the info on the sideplate Alanint. I have attached a full side view of my P08 which can be magnified. Would appreciate your (and anyone else's) comment on the finish originality (or not)...

I disassembled this pistol down to the bones and cleaned and lubed it as soon as I got it home, found it to be sound, and fired 2 mags of 'sedate' 9mm thru it and what a joy to fire. Unconsciously started barking commands in Prussian accented English at the range to everyones bewilderment.

...I can't have a weapon that I don't know functions or not. Just my thing

...

best, Mustang

03-26-2013, 08:11 PM	#2
mustangcav New User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the welcome and the info on the sideplate Alanint. I have attached a full side view of my P08 which can be magnified. Would appreciate your (and anyone else's) comment on the finish originality (or not)... I disassembled this pistol down to the bones and cleaned and lubed it as soon as I got it home, found it to be sound, and fired 2 mags of 'sedate' 9mm thru it and what a joy to fire. Unconsciously started barking commands in Prussian accented English at the range to everyones bewilderment. ...I can't have a weapon that I don't know functions or not. Just my thing ... best, Mustang Attached Thumbnails

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03-26-2013, 07:21 PM	#1
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Welcome aboard, Mustang. The inner sideplate number is perfectly normal. It is ALWAYS marked with a number one digit higher than the serial number's first two digits. From the two photos provided it looks like it has its original finish as well, but more images would help confirm this. Photos of the grip innards would help as well. It was not unusual for field armorers to replace a damaged grip with an unmarked grip. It is not a deal breaker when valuing the pistol.