1937 Hk

[wlyon]

Looking at a 1937 Krieghoff. Everything I have seen in pictures looks ok. The serial number is in the 7900range. The inspection stamp under the right grip is a 7 , According to Gibson this should be a star after 6400 or so. Has anybody else seen a 1937 HK with a 7 inspection stamp ? The serial number on the frame looks fine. Could this be a frame made in 1936 when the 7 inspection stamp was used, and not utilized until 1937? Help. Bill

[Edward Tinker]

Bill, I would send an e-mail to John Dunkle, see if he has time. I would listen to him on a krieghoff over anyone else I know.


Ed

[John D.]

Hi Bill.!!

I tried to e-mail you after our Private Messages - I'm guessing you didn't get it?? Anyway - I'd be pleased to take a look at any pictures you send may way, but I may not have a chance to take a close look until late tonight when I get home..? You can send them to:

johnd@rennlist.com

Also - Ed..!!! With the weather finally turning to "summer" rather than "duck season" - you and I should get to the range!! Maybe we'll shoot my 1938 HK

Best to you!

JD

[Edward Tinker]

yes John, much better than BINGO


Ed

[John D.]

Hey Ed..!!!

There is a .22 league on Tuesday nights - which - if I can ever get out of work on time on - I'll actually make!! I have a lot of .22s - so you and I ought to make it to a few...

Sure beats BINGO You have to wear those funny hats when you play BINGO? If so - I'm gonna pretend I don't know you...

Also - Bill..!!!

I tried to send you a reply a while ago - but I'm getting this reply:
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Anyway - not a problem.. Here is my reply to your terrific pics, questions and HK you sent me in e-mail earlier today....

John Dunkle wrote:
> Hi Bill.!!
>
> I just spent the past 30 minutes going though the pictures - and here is
> my opinion.. This HK looks absolutely correct! The "7" is correct in
> both ligature and placement (which, having seen some boosted HKs - are
> quite apparent). As well - while in this serial range - the "7" is
> uncommon, your's is not the first HK I've seen in that range. I did a
> long piece on the Forum some time ago about HK manufacturing processes
> and dates - so you may want to refer to that thread?
>
> A couple of comments from the pictures....
>
> The grips are authentic - but there is a wear spot on left side. Not a
> problem...
>
> The LWaA 2 and proofs are exactly correct - both in definition and
> placement;
>
> Toggle stamp and markings are correct - as are the machining marks;
>
> the take-down has a small blem - but, it is correct in BOTH machining
> marks and cross-cut; based on the pictures - it would appear correct;
>
> Chamber date is absolutely correct - in both the digit stamps and
> baseline offset of the numerals;
>
> The lack of a witness mark is typically correct for a "1937", based on
> my database;
>
> Frame machining marks are absolutely correct - as is the
> placement/orientation of "Gesichert" in relation to the safety lever;
>
> The safety is correctly marked with small digits;
>
> Correct fire-blued small parts;
>
> Front well machining marks are correct as well - given the 1937 chamber
> date;
>
> Toggle ears are original production, as are the toggle links - from what
> I can see....
>
> Bill - while I would usually verify an HK only in person - from what I
> can see - this on is"right on". While I'd want to see the thumbprint
> and some finer detail - my guess is this HK would pass muster....
>
> My best to you - and thanks for sharing!!!
>
> John
>