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Unread 03-19-2007, 06:47 PM   #1
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Default Krieghoff Luger manuf Sept -Dec 1945

Here is an interesting piece, if its authentic.
http://www.forthehunt.com/Auction/Vi...?Item=68175970
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...rare example of the initial twelve guns made at the Krieghoff factory in Suhl Germany between September and December 1945 while under the US Military occupation.
Except that they Russians were already in charge by this time if memory serves me correct... I seem to remember John telling me that the US was in charge of the area until July or possibly August, if my memory is working (hey, thats twice I said that )
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Thats about right, we were busy trying to pack up as much as we could so as not to leave it behind for the Soviets. I believe Wernher von Braun as well as others were part of this exodus.
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I think you'll find that thread here:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...?threadid=5301



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wow, I should write an updated krogharf book from all this data that is here
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wow, I should write an updated krogharf book from all this data that is here
Well - first you'll haf'ta work on your spilling of "krogharf"

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oh, okay, I just can't seem to remember anything about these P38's
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oh, okay, I just can't seem to remember anything about these P38's
Oh - no wonder you are confuzed. Remember, most P38's were made by some guy named "Walter" or something...

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