Yes, the magazine is a new mecgar replacement, I don't have an original. I think the aluminium base mags would be correct for this model. I don't think I'll shoot this one though. I also have a reblued, but older DWM that is a better "shooter grade".
Regarding the serial number, my guess is that it is a factory error/replacement, but I have no proof of it. I don't know enough about the production process to know if it would be possible for the part to be switched out at inspection after the parts are stamped with numbers. I don't know why someone would search hard enough to get a matching part that's still off by one digit, but there is still the chance it's random since there are only 2 digits. Hopefully, someone will come along with a definite answer about the possibility of this.
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