Please can you help identify this P08?

WaynePlemmons · 07-04-2006, 01:39 AM

I have inhereted a P08 from my deceased uncle and was wondering what info you might be able to give me about it. First all serial numbers match. On top of the barrel in front of the breach block is sthe number 1940. On the top of the forward half of the toggle bar is the number 42 in line with the barrel axis. On the right side above the slide rail are two markings both the same. They have three horizontal lines with what looks like an x in the center. Both have the number 655 below the marking. Also to the right( toward the muzzle) there is what appears to be a German eagle. This is also on the round portion of the barrel just forward of the tapered portion.

Thank you for your help in learning about a very unique and beautiful weapon.

Wayne Plemmons
(U.S.N. Retired)

07-04-2006, 01:39 AM	#1
WaynePlemmons New User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Please can you help identify this P08? I have inhereted a P08 from my deceased uncle and was wondering what info you might be able to give me about it. First all serial numbers match. On top of the barrel in front of the breach block is sthe number 1940. On the top of the forward half of the toggle bar is the number 42 in line with the barrel axis. On the right side above the slide rail are two markings both the same. They have three horizontal lines with what looks like an x in the center. Both have the number 655 below the marking. Also to the right( toward the muzzle) there is what appears to be a German eagle. This is also on the round portion of the barrel just forward of the tapered portion. Thank you for your help in learning about a very unique and beautiful weapon. Wayne Plemmons (U.S.N. Retired)