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Unread 04-12-2002, 12:08 PM   #1
MarcC
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Default HZa marked

I have just acquired a rare P38 with the slide marked eagle over HZajc3 (or something close to that) I understand that there are a few Lugers with the HZa marking, does anyone know what it means?



 
Unread 04-12-2002, 12:11 PM   #2
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Default Orv Reichert Might know! (EOM)

 
Unread 04-12-2002, 12:12 PM   #3
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Default Re: HZa marked

Marc, On lugers this indicates an arms depot replacement part. Perhaps ORV can clarify re P38s. Tom h



 
Unread 04-12-2002, 12:27 PM   #4
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On other Third Reich small arms the HZa marking means Depot level rework and or replacement. I would think P.38's are no different. This mark, to my knowledge is fairly rare on P.38s, I would guess that most parts replacement occured at some level below the Depot (ie the unit). Depot level work is usually reserved for a major overhaul or repair. Check to determine if the pistol shows signs of a period (German) re-blue (like pitting, dings or wear UNDER the existing blue). By the way, the abbrev. is for Heers Zeug Ampt and the number of the Depot.



 
Unread 04-12-2002, 01:42 PM   #5
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Thanks guys! I had a feeling it was something like that, the barrel and locking block look newer than the rest of the gun and are missing the "a" block designator in the serial number.



 
Unread 04-12-2002, 02:52 PM   #6
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Default I identified it..Orv

but I did not have a clue what it meant?


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Unread 04-15-2002, 04:46 AM   #7
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Heereszeugamt





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