Expert advice...P.08 Frame marking

RockinWR · 02-06-2005, 01:06 AM

Stan,
* The P.08 marked frames began in the '41-42 code pistols. Don't have my notes handy; but, I think sometime in the "n" block.
* All byf '41's & byf '42's came w/ the P.08 marked frames as I remember.
* Your '40-42 code would have preceded this change.
* Why? Don't have a documented answer; but, some say it was because of the P.38 coming into service as the German Army's new standard issue service pistol. Don't know how a P.08 frame would be mistaken for a P.38 frame; but, I wasn't there...so I didn't get a vote.
* Hope this helps.
Respectfully,
Bob

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Threaded Mode

02-06-2005, 01:06 AM	#2
RockinWR User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: D/FW, Tx Posts: 279 Thanks: 109 Thanked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Stan, * The P.08 marked frames began in the '41-42 code pistols. Don't have my notes handy; but, I think sometime in the "n" block. * All byf '41's & byf '42's came w/ the P.08 marked frames as I remember. * Your '40-42 code would have preceded this change. * Why? Don't have a documented answer; but, some say it was because of the P.38 coming into service as the German Army's new standard issue service pistol. Don't know how a P.08 frame would be mistaken for a P.38 frame; but, I wasn't there...so I didn't get a vote. * Hope this helps. Respectfully, Bob