Thanks Mike. Actually had already contacted the Alabama office, and of course as you alluded/thought they could not help me with such an old weapon; in fact they do not have even have product literature on the Drillinge. With that said, and given the luck that I know exactly where the factory is and speak fluent German; the factory has sent me an initial response. Obviously am trying to get Custom/Border Police (BundesPolizei) to confirm with my son in law (in Germany) what we exactly need (kudos to my friend Wolfgang privately as well!). Will update when I find out more; and should it come to fruition; I will definitely post pictures of the Merkel factory, and if they give me a tour and allow it.