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Can someone tell me the lack of factory codes on HSc"s
Biker86:
I think I understand. The P.38 was intended primarily as a military weapon. Nearly all of the P.38 production during the war went to the military under some kind of contract agreement.
The HSc (and the PP, PPK and 38H) was designed for the commercial market. While the German military purchased significant quantities of them, what they bought was the same item that could be purchased by individuals or non-military entities (with the proper permits, of course). In the U.S. we might refer to an HSc purchased and accepted by the WaA as a "substitute standard."
Of course based on this logic, I still don't understand why some Walther PPs had the ordinance code. But maybe that is a question for the PP/PPk forum.
jcorl:
Not so sure about that. 59,839 went to the commercial market, while 135,000 went to the army plus another 27,100 went to the Navy. Another 30,000 went to police units. Those numbers don't look like it was marketed as a primarily commercial weapon. If it was designed for the commercial market, then why did the military put their acceptance stamp on it? The commercial market, as I understand it, was the officer's rank and other higher rank officials that were allowed to purchase this military weapon.
Just some food for thought on this issue.
Jim
Warbird:
You can be sure about it, Jim. Vlim has years of contacts in Oberndorf and knows of what he speaks. If it will help, only "front-line sidearms", i.e., P.08 and P.38 in 9mm, and not "personal pocket pistols", i.e., HSc in 7.65, were required by agreement to have the Ordnance Code shown instead of the manufacturer.
jcorl:
That helps Warbird. I just have a hard head. It just needs to be driven home a little. Thanks for the clarification. Personal pocket pistol does make a good explanation as an exception to the front line rule. I appreciate the help in wrapping my head around the concept. Many thanks. Jim
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