Deaths Head Rework

Leon DeSpain · 02-28-2004, 11:37 AM

Hi Ron,

My example also has pitting, a lot of blue wear and mismatched parts. The receiver was scrubbed and has a "lazy s" DH stamped on it. I have the same stamp on my reworked GEW98 DH example although the GEW stamp is much smaller, of course.

My understanding is that when the SS was given responsibility for guarding the death camps they needed military level weapons for the first time. They, being a political organization, couldn't acquire new P.08s so they got access to P.08s that had been basically scrapped by the Heer and mixed and matched parts until they had a functioning firearm. They were not concerned about finishes, only one that worked.

I would be extremely sceptical of a DH marked example that is all matching and has a high percentage of blue.

What is your take on the DH Lugers?

Regards, Leon

02-28-2004, 11:37 AM	#7
Leon DeSpain User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Hi Ron, My example also has pitting, a lot of blue wear and mismatched parts. The receiver was scrubbed and has a "lazy s" DH stamped on it. I have the same stamp on my reworked GEW98 DH example although the GEW stamp is much smaller, of course. My understanding is that when the SS was given responsibility for guarding the death camps they needed military level weapons for the first time. They, being a political organization, couldn't acquire new P.08s so they got access to P.08s that had been basically scrapped by the Heer and mixed and matched parts until they had a functioning firearm. They were not concerned about finishes, only one that worked. I would be extremely sceptical of a DH marked example that is all matching and has a high percentage of blue. What is your take on the DH Lugers? Regards, Leon