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MFC · 12-11-2009, 02:09 AM

It was made in 1938 (date on chamber). S/42 is the military code (not commercial) for Mauser.
The sideplate looks like it's stamped 91. Don't let anyone tell you it's an upsidedown 16. I can't make out the numbers on the takedown lever, but it doesn't look like 16. You would also need to check internal parts numbers.
Like Jerry said, it looks like it's been reblued. IMO it's worth $500-$600.

12-11-2009, 02:09 AM	#12
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	It was made in 1938 (date on chamber). S/42 is the military code (not commercial) for Mauser. The sideplate looks like it's stamped 91. Don't let anyone tell you it's an upsidedown 16. I can't make out the numbers on the takedown lever, but it doesn't look like 16. You would also need to check internal parts numbers. Like Jerry said, it looks like it's been reblued. IMO it's worth $500-$600. __________________ Mike C.