The forward portion of the firing pin (for a Mauser [S/42] produced Luger in 1937) should have three equally spaced flutes cut in the forward edge of the component that are parallel to the length of the pin... the purpose of these flutes is speculated to allow for the escape of high pressure propellant gases in the event of a pierced primer.
The pin that you have does not appear to have these flutes and therefore appears to have been made before the 1930's... what is puzzling to me is that the font of the numbers on the pin appear to match perfectly with the font of serial numbers on the gun.
I would appreciate it if someone who has more in-depth knowledge of this model (perhaps Finnish Lugers) would comment on the construction of the firing pin during this period.
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regards, -John S
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