1939 s/42
 

Gentlemen: Am I correct in thinking that this 1939 S/42 sn 5373o is one of the SE83 SE 63 variations identified in this forum's list of the 10 most difficult military Mauser variations to find?

What forum listing?

I am guessing that someone posted that it was difficult to find?

If so, then its either B&W or its not ;)

Apologies...
 

apparently I am not being clear. I am speaking of the sticky by Frank in the Research Archives of this forum which identifies 10 varieties of military Mausers that are the most dificult to find. My question is whether the pistol shown is in fact an SE83 SE63 variation. I would appreciate any clarification that the learned gentlemen of this forum might be able to provide.

Im not learned or a gentlemen but going by the sticky you mentioned it looks that way.

that luger is mint looking congratulations thanks for sharing pics.

The rear most eagle inspector's marking on your receiver is definately a different larger die, but IMHO this whole E/83 business is a lot of "sound & fury" over some poorly made E/63 dies. If the large SWE/63 has not appeared in later production, I could believe that the head inspector, actually changed. TH

Tom
What are the acceptance stamps on the right receiver of this 1937 S/42?
Thanks
Jan

I also have a 1937 S/42...Just to add to the fun... :)

Hmmmm...Looking at Jan's (and my) stamps...I have to say that the first stamp on the OP's S/42 is pretty sorry looking...Like maybe the stamp was right at the end of it's life and was pretty worn out... :rolleyes:

1939 s/42
 

Here are a couple of pictures of another 1939 S/42; serial number 176o. Hope this adds some to your discussion.

Mike