welcome , Not sure about the other collectors, but as soon as I see serial numbers blocked like that it makes me keep scrolling 😉
Duelling Serial Numbers? Mauser 42 1940
Hello,
Sorry if this is a simple answer but I haven't come across this before and couldn't find any reference on it through forum searches.
I have a 1940 chamber marked Mauser 42. The pictured serial number 14xxF matches throughout the pistol. There is an engraved number on the back-strap that appears to be a serial number, as well N46xx.
Is this second number even a serial number and, if so, what would be the purpose of the secondary serial number and which number is the correct one.
I thank you in advance for any assistance and let me know if I can provide any other information to help out.
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Sorry if this is a simple answer but I haven't come across this before and couldn't find any reference on it through forum searches.
I have a 1940 chamber marked Mauser 42. The pictured serial number 14xxF matches throughout the pistol. There is an engraved number on the back-strap that appears to be a serial number, as well N46xx.
Is this second number even a serial number and, if so, what would be the purpose of the secondary serial number and which number is the correct one.
I thank you in advance for any assistance and let me know if I can provide any other information to help out.
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Thank you for the response. I appreciate the insight. It is just a force of habit when posting pics online and always being paranoid that someone might try to use them fraudulently. Uncensored pictures below.... Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for the info! Is the number on the backstrap any type of serial number or just an internal number for the base?
Excuse my ignorance but I'm not sure on the matching of the magazine. Please find some pics below for viewing...
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Here is a very recent book that will help you a bunch.
He goes by " taudelt " here.
VERY knowledgeable gentleman and not an " in your face " type.
Good luck and congrats again.
No idea why you are being ignored by the experts but it happens to me all the time.
Amusing to say the least
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He goes by " taudelt " here.
VERY knowledgeable gentleman and not an " in your face " type.
Good luck and congrats again.
No idea why you are being ignored by the experts but it happens to me all the time.
Amusing to say the least
I don't feel ignored, at all. Most everyone on this forum is an expert compared to my knowledge level. I thank you all for taking the time to help answer my question and beyond. It was exciting to learn that I have a pretty rare Luger in my stead.No idea why you are being ignored by the experts but it happens to me all the time.
Amusing to say the least
Pure tounge in cheek bud.
Not a Mauser guy but I know enough to see you have a VERY interesting one there .
Just giving a prod and amusing myself a little
Not a Mauser guy but I know enough to see you have a VERY interesting one there .
Just giving a prod and amusing myself a little
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