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German model P.38 has a repeating cycle of serial numbers with individually numbered parts

German model P.38 has a repeating cycle of serial
numbers with indvidually numbered parts

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Military firearms can be difficult to identify because they typically do not have a caliber designation; symbols and codes are used to identify the manufacturer. Measuring the bore diameter and chamber will normally provide the information needed to make a caliber determination. Knowledge of commonly used military ammunition assists the examiner in determining the caliber designation of a military weapon.

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