Mark, let me talk to value first. It is worth more to you than to many collectors, as it appears to have mismatched numbers. But the best way to judge it would be to provide many pictures of each side, top, bottom of barrel, etc. Please include your holster and magazines in your pictures (or sep pictures).
The assorted markings on it are usually acceptance and proof markings.
The 1938 is the year of manufacture, while the S/42 was awar time code that showed the maker was Mauser.
I would be very interested in seeing the letter and paperwork, as I collect stories on bring-backs for a booklet I am compiling, along with pictures.
Ed
The assorted markings on it are usually acceptance and proof markings.
The 1938 is the year of manufacture, while the S/42 was awar time code that showed the maker was Mauser.
I would be very interested in seeing the letter and paperwork, as I collect stories on bring-backs for a booklet I am compiling, along with pictures.
Ed