P08 krieghoff 1923

Dwight Gruber · 03-26-2013, 11:28 PM

This appears to be a military P08 proofed in the Suhl civil proof house after some (unknown) modification for sale in the commercial marketplace. Because Krieghoff was located in Suhl, the double c/N civil proof is commonly (erroneous "conventional wisdom") attributed to Krieghoff.

Chamber dates and acceptance/proof marks are often removed during commercial modification. There does not appear to be a stock lug, it is not clear whether this is original, a removal, or a result of photo processing.

The 'Krieghoff-Suhl' marked Alphabet Commercial pistols made in 1921 have hidden serial numbers, DWM toggle marking, and the upright c/N receiver proof

Thanks for showing us the pictures. The pistol still cannot be fully identified.

--Dwight

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03-26-2013, 11:28 PM	#9
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	This appears to be a military P08 proofed in the Suhl civil proof house after some (unknown) modification for sale in the commercial marketplace. Because Krieghoff was located in Suhl, the double c/N civil proof is commonly (erroneous "conventional wisdom") attributed to Krieghoff. Chamber dates and acceptance/proof marks are often removed during commercial modification. There does not appear to be a stock lug, it is not clear whether this is original, a removal, or a result of photo processing. The 'Krieghoff-Suhl' marked Alphabet Commercial pistols made in 1921 have hidden serial numbers, DWM toggle marking, and the upright c/N receiver proof Thanks for showing us the pictures. The pistol still cannot be fully identified. --Dwight