I get a lot of request from customers for side plates to match up their lugers. I try to explain that not only do you need the 2 outside digits to match, but they must be the same die set of the same manufacturer, as those ajacent on the receiver serial. Also in the case of military Mauser PO8s the 2 digits inside should be one number off from the FIRST 2 digits of the serial. Even if these factors are OK, a different wear pattern or blue (rust vs hot dip), is a sure give away. Tom
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