HZa marked P38

MarkC · 12-14-2003, 07:43 PM

So I know some of you have Lugers with this marking, wadda think?

I am working on developing better photo techniques and thought you guys might enjoy this. I haven't perfected the process but I am very close!

The fourth marking on this AC 40 added is an eagle over Hza JC3. On Third Reich small arms the marking means a depot level rework. This gun has seen battle!

Most parts replacement was done some level below the depot (ie: the unit) Depot level work is usually reserved for a major overhaul or repair. This gun has had the barrel (and perhaps other parts) replaced since the serial number is missing the letter designator on the barrel and block.

The abbreviation is for Heereszeugamt with the depot number JC3. The marking is extremely rare for P38's as Buxtom has only two reported, one is pictured on page 271 of vol. 1.

Other photos on my web site http://www.p38guns.com/HzAStamp.htm

12-14-2003, 07:43 PM	#1
MarkC User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 109 Times in 26 Posts	HZa marked P38 So I know some of you have Lugers with this marking, wadda think? I am working on developing better photo techniques and thought you guys might enjoy this. I haven't perfected the process but I am very close! The fourth marking on this AC 40 added is an eagle over Hza JC3. On Third Reich small arms the marking means a depot level rework. This gun has seen battle! Most parts replacement was done some level below the depot (ie: the unit) Depot level work is usually reserved for a major overhaul or repair. This gun has had the barrel (and perhaps other parts) replaced since the serial number is missing the letter designator on the barrel and block. The abbreviation is for Heereszeugamt with the depot number JC3. The marking is extremely rare for P38's as Buxtom has only two reported, one is pictured on page 271 of vol. 1. Other photos on my web site http://www.p38guns.com/HzAStamp.htm