Overstamped Serial Number?

wlyon · 07-24-2010, 03:15 PM

42 1940 frame rounded 3 all rest flat top 3
byf 41 round top 3 on frame flat top 3 rest.
This seems to be the normal especially on 3's. Many years ago I passed on a nice Mauser because of this difference. An old time Mauser collector set me straight several years later. I have a Krieghoff that is correct in all aspects. The rear toggle inside has an overstruck number. Correct font bluing correct. I have no problem with this at all. They were not perfect. Bill

07-24-2010, 03:15 PM	#20
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,677 Thanks: 3,250 Thanked 2,673 Times in 992 Posts	42 1940 frame rounded 3 all rest flat top 3 byf 41 round top 3 on frame flat top 3 rest. This seems to be the normal especially on 3's. Many years ago I passed on a nice Mauser because of this difference. An old time Mauser collector set me straight several years later. I have a Krieghoff that is correct in all aspects. The rear toggle inside has an overstruck number. Correct font bluing correct. I have no problem with this at all. They were not perfect. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon