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MJRiggs · 02-18-2008, 04:40 PM

Thanks everyone for your quick and insightful comments. I am really learning a lot from the experts on the different collector forums. I have been a causal collector for a while, but I am just now getting into the fine details of my pieces. Books only go so far, and it is hard to fully trust advice given at the gun shows since the dealers I talk with are usually trying to sell me something. Hope you folks do not mind if I ask some additional questions:

Magazine: I noticed (after Frank and John pointed it out) that the numbers have a slightly different font then the numbers else where, but as far as engraved vs. stamped they all look the same to me. What is the tip off for identifying an engraving from a stamping? Where would I look for a magazine from the correct maker and period even if the numbers do not match?

Barrel: I added some additional photos of the markings on the barrel in hopes that Mr. Heller could let me know if he thinks the barrel is a re-blue or a replacement. The SN 2611 is on the bottom but there is no w suffix. There is also a 8,82 which I assume is the caliber of the barrel. Is this correct for a 9mm? The right side of the barrel has a Nazi proof stamp e/swastika and there is a e/63 inspector stamp high on the left side.

I am encouraged by Frank's comment that I have a "a nice honest 1939 Mauser" but I would like to know if the work on the barrel and the magazine were normally done during a military refit, of if these were steps taken by a previous owner to dress the piece up for a higher selling price from a novice like me?

Please do not pull any punches in your comments. My interest is in collecting honest pieces of military history as they were used in the field rather than in pristine works of the gun makers art. I am OK with honest arsenal reconditioning, but if you guys think this piece has been doctored after the war then I will most likely be looking to replace it with a better quality piece of history.

So what is the bottom line? Do I have a military collectable (even if not a high value one) or just a shooter? Any guess at what this gun is worth in case I decide to try and sell it?

Thanks again,

Mike

02-18-2008, 04:40 PM	#8
MJRiggs User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SE Virginia Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks everyone for your quick and insightful comments. I am really learning a lot from the experts on the different collector forums. I have been a causal collector for a while, but I am just now getting into the fine details of my pieces. Books only go so far, and it is hard to fully trust advice given at the gun shows since the dealers I talk with are usually trying to sell me something. Hope you folks do not mind if I ask some additional questions: Magazine: I noticed (after Frank and John pointed it out) that the numbers have a slightly different font then the numbers else where, but as far as engraved vs. stamped they all look the same to me. What is the tip off for identifying an engraving from a stamping? Where would I look for a magazine from the correct maker and period even if the numbers do not match? Barrel: I added some additional photos of the markings on the barrel in hopes that Mr. Heller could let me know if he thinks the barrel is a re-blue or a replacement. The SN 2611 is on the bottom but there is no w suffix. There is also a 8,82 which I assume is the caliber of the barrel. Is this correct for a 9mm? The right side of the barrel has a Nazi proof stamp e/swastika and there is a e/63 inspector stamp high on the left side. I am encouraged by Frank's comment that I have a "a nice honest 1939 Mauser" but I would like to know if the work on the barrel and the magazine were normally done during a military refit, of if these were steps taken by a previous owner to dress the piece up for a higher selling price from a novice like me? Please do not pull any punches in your comments. My interest is in collecting honest pieces of military history as they were used in the field rather than in pristine works of the gun makers art. I am OK with honest arsenal reconditioning, but if you guys think this piece has been doctored after the war then I will most likely be looking to replace it with a better quality piece of history. So what is the bottom line? Do I have a military collectable (even if not a high value one) or just a shooter? Any guess at what this gun is worth in case I decide to try and sell it? Thanks again, Mike Attached Images Last edited by MJRiggs; 08-12-2009 at 03:40 PM.