[Guest]

What is the approximate date of manufacture of a Spreewerk Serial 5429L?

Many thanks.

Randy

 

[Edward Tinker]

Randy, I don't know, maybe in the meantime, you can tell any other markings on the P38, since I am assuming that is what it is?


ed

 

[Frank]

Hi Randy, cyq S/N 5429L was completed about Dec. 1943. It is difficult to pin it down, but based on average production numbers, December is within a month. So November 1943 to January 1944 is a good range. Hope this helps!

 

[Orv Reichert]

Your gun was made in late Jan or early Feb 1944 based on new information supplied by Jan Balcar.

Jan stated that they had reached the Mid K block in Dec.(confirmed info)

May we have a description of the gun...including the markings on the frame under the left grip and on the right side of the barrel?

Orv

 

[Guest]

Thanks all for the quick response. As soon as I receive the pistol I will provide you as much info as possible. Should receive it in a week or so.

-Randy

 

[Frank]

Orv, where can I find Jan's data on Spreewerk Production Data? I would like to upgrade my information!

 

[Type39]

Now you have me curious when my cyq P38 was made. It's very crude with most of the machine cuts looking like they were done with a very dull tool. Because of this, I had assumed it was late war but the S/N is 9982d.

Cliff

 

[Orv Reichert]

I would guess about the middle of May 1943...the next month (June) they finally hit their goal of 10K guns per month. This a guess, however - thanks to Jan Balcar - it is based on a few facts!

Orv

 

[Jan]

Hallo Boys, I am working on Spreewerk production data list. Coming soon. Jan

 

[Type39]

Thanks for the production date, Orv.

Cliff

 

[Edward Tinker]

hoba, we look forward to it!

Ed

 

[Jan]

Following table shows accepted pistols. Closing chapter of production is marked with "?", because acceptance was simplified. Thanks to men from SPREEWERK factory shooting range, namely Mr. Cihal, Mr . Drahonovsky, Mr. Juklicek, Mr. Pelc and Mr. Hendrych.

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