1938 Krieghoff

[John D.]

This is also apparent in the front frame well:




The thumb safety â?? properly serialized, depending on HK variation and year of production:




On this Krieghoff, the stamp for â??GESCHIERTâ?� is not as worn as later dates, which gives the Krieghoff collector a clue as to when the frame was manufactured and marked. Noted as a Die Type â??Bâ?� as recorded by Gibson.




Another HK tell-tale is the trigger guard cut. Compared to any manufacturer, this is a deeper â??Vâ?� then encountered elsewhere:




Take down. The takedown is especially noteworthy. If you are looking at a Krieghoff â?? LOOK AT THIS PART closely! The take down, as in the following photo, will have a â??straightâ?� buff line canted off-center. This is unique to the HK manufacturing process, and as referenced above, is a manufacturing change from other manufacturers:




The Take down lever detail. Notice the correct, for that production period HK, military serialization. As well â?? the second photo is where one would find the LWaA stamp â?? on the rear cam:







Once out â?? look for the HOLD-OPEN to have the LWaA on the underside. This is correct placement and sizing: