Waffenamt Stamp

Marvin · 12-18-2001, 06:51 AM

Hello Tom,

This is the first one I have seen ever. I have also seem replacement barrels with the E/655 & E/63, but not the E/623. This one does not have any firing test proof on the barrel or the receiver and this seemed a little strange to me. The serial number stamps on the barrel do indeed match the numbers exactly on the frame.

If the barrel was the only part replaced, I would think it was a Waffenfabrik USA assembly, but since the receiver and barrel are replacements, I feel it may be a 100% German Depot rework. I know it is not impossible to get original number stamps, it does not seem logical that someone would have this set of stamps to make up something that would not bring a high dollar. The pistol is in approx. 95% condition with high edge wear and a little at the muzzle. There is wear on the front and rear gripstrap and the hump on the sideplate. From all appearances, the blue wear is consistant with being in a Luger holster.

I don't have any photos, but from my description do you think this pistol is correct? A tough question without seeing it I know. The reason for asking about this is that my friend wants to sell the pistol and he said I could have first option. When he first asked me to sell it for him, I thought it would be a standard 1940/42 pistol. I don't want to cheat him, but I do want to get it at a decent price. Assuming the pistol is correct, what would be a fair price to offer him and what would a retail price be?

Marvin

12-18-2001, 06:51 AM	#11
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re:Steyr made PO8 barrels Hello Tom, This is the first one I have seen ever. I have also seem replacement barrels with the E/655 & E/63, but not the E/623. This one does not have any firing test proof on the barrel or the receiver and this seemed a little strange to me. The serial number stamps on the barrel do indeed match the numbers exactly on the frame. If the barrel was the only part replaced, I would think it was a Waffenfabrik USA assembly, but since the receiver and barrel are replacements, I feel it may be a 100% German Depot rework. I know it is not impossible to get original number stamps, it does not seem logical that someone would have this set of stamps to make up something that would not bring a high dollar. The pistol is in approx. 95% condition with high edge wear and a little at the muzzle. There is wear on the front and rear gripstrap and the hump on the sideplate. From all appearances, the blue wear is consistant with being in a Luger holster. I don't have any photos, but from my description do you think this pistol is correct? A tough question without seeing it I know. The reason for asking about this is that my friend wants to sell the pistol and he said I could have first option. When he first asked me to sell it for him, I thought it would be a standard 1940/42 pistol. I don't want to cheat him, but I do want to get it at a decent price. Assuming the pistol is correct, what would be a fair price to offer him and what would a retail price be? Marvin