Suffix info Krieghoff/Suhl

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Originally Posted by drbuster

Eugen, unless the rear of the frame above the lanyard loop is marked "Krieghoff SUHL", than I have to agree with George and Bill. If this marking is there, then you have a very rare DWM/Krieghoff, which I doubt. It is not known how many DWM/Krieghoffs were marked with the HK anchor logo on the toggle, but very few. Also, the configuration of that marking, as reported, differs from yours.

I refer to reference material:
'Lugers at Random'...by Charles Kenyon Jr....

This book shows a DWM/Krieg on p311 with Krieg/Suhl on back of frame with DWM toggle(as you mention above).
Then on p315 it shows a DWM/Krieg with nothing on back of frame with a Krieg toggle. (Makes sense not to duplicate the maker). Book goes on to say:
""Manufactured by DWM for resale by Krieghoff, this unusual variant is the first Luger to bear the Krieghoff trademark on the front toggle link (w/o frame marked logo) pistol is SN#9124i, very limited production of 100-200 pieces.
I went ahead and asked for a scan of this page out of the book so as not to disrupt the authors wording.

As far as this being a "train gun", I don't buy into that theory, the owner inherited this (and several others) from his uncle who purchased it and many other Lugers in 1920's, I have known the owner since I was a youngster. Growning older, he has decided to part with a few of his weapons and this particular one interests me the most out of the many he has.
Do I think the book is correct? Well, sounds good, but I came here for additional opinions and certainly appreciate you all giving me any additional input on the subject. Has anyone any other printed info on this subject?
From looking around, the price of Luger books makes them as collectable as weapons too