Lugers Under Versailles: The 1926 Simson P08
This video delves into the Simson P08 Luger, manufactured under the strict constraints of the Treaty of Versailles. Simson & Co. was the sole entity permitted to produce and modify military small arms for Germany, acquiring P08 Luger tooling from the Erfurt arsenal. Production began in 1925, with just under 12,000 pistols made between 1925 and 1934. Early production featured chamber dates, which transitioned to blank chambers for most of the run. These pistols were intended for Army and police use. The video highlights a specific 1926 dated example with an unusual serial number placement, suggesting it was a quality control holdover from 1925.











