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    Just a P08 and a P38, but .......!

    These two pistols were made years apart, and by different firms. Yet they share something in common. Perhaps, one of my best collecting feats.

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    P38 Markings

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    P08 Markings

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    More Luger marks & proofs
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      #3
      Very Cool! A Walther P38, AC 45 with s/n 138, and a 1938 S/42 code Mauser Luger, with s/n138m. Nice pair!

      Matt

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        #4
        Hi Mark,
        These aren’t my bailiwick, but they both look to be extremely nice. What organization does the badge/tinnie represent?
        Dale

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          #5
          Originally posted by Stepdale View Post
          Hi Mark,
          These aren’t my bailiwick, but they both look to be extremely nice. What organization does the badge/tinnie represent?
          Dale
          Hello Dale,

          III. Reich - Tag des Deutschen Handwerks ( T.d.D.H.) Braunschweig 18.-19.11.1933

          https://www.weitze.com/militaria/56/...l?t=1594942992

          I suspect a little occasion and good excuse for some of the boys to get together for some Biers.

          MM

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            #6
            Mark,
            Sure didn’t take long for the party to put its symbol on just about every organization after it took power. And the excuse for a bierfest sounds like what some of the collectors do at the SoS. For me a day at the show is followed by a quick meal so I can be back in bed at the hotel by 9:30 or so. Party animal is no longer in my vocabulary!
            Dale

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              #7
              Very nice, thanks for sharing!!

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                #8
                Two different styles of the badge...

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                Attached Files
                RonR

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                  #9
                  What is the number inside the P.08 sideplate?

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                    Originally posted by Johnny Peppers View Post
                    What is the number inside the P.08 sideplate?
                    The gun is not stripped right now, but as I recall it was 38. I'd have to strip it again to be 100% sure. I know Mauser had a numbering scheme they used, and the way they numbered supposedly changed between earlier and later production. I hate to strip it any more than necessary. I don't like to temp fate.
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                      #11
                      It doesn't have to be stripped down to remove the side plate, but if you are not familiar with how to remove it, don't.

                      I would be surprised if it is 38.

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                        Originally posted by Johnny Peppers View Post
                        It doesn't have to be stripped down to remove the side plate, but if you are not familiar with how to remove it, don't.

                        I would be surprised if it is 38.
                        As I recall, press the barrel slightly rearward. Then rotate the disassembly lever clockwise 90 degrees. The side plate lifts up and off the frame.
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                          #13
                          That is exactly right. Or, you can hold it by the grip, move your fingers to the top of the toggle assembly and squeeze. This will pull the barrel/receiver assembly back to allow the takedown lever to be rotated, releasing the side plate. No further stripping required.
                          The number in this side plate is 12.

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                            #14
                            Wonderful P08 & P38 thanks for sharing.

                            Rene Chavez
                            www.foreignvolunteerlegion.com

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