Need help on a P-08 decision

[Doubs]

Originally Posted by Browbmo

Doubs, do you know what the 8.8 is by the lanyard holder. There is also an 8.83 I believe at the underside base of the barrel, is that standard?

The 8.8. may be another Weimar Republic era stamp but I do not know what it signifies. I have a Luger with 4.3. in the same location.

The 8,83 under the barrel indicates a bore diameter of .347". That is from the top of one land to the top of an opposing land. The groove diameter will be larger and should measure .355" if done to strict specifications. However, there are variances as you'll find 8,81 & 8,82 marked barrels.

WRT use in WW2, it's quite possible that it was.