1938 s/42

Rugger · 07-12-2012, 01:11 PM

I have just received this 1938 S/42 Mauser. Appears reblued. All matching except mag, which is off by about 500 numbers. Proper Mauser blued tube mag. Very good bore. Functions perfectly. Came with additional Haenel second series FXO mag. Price was $900.00. Your opinions and comments will be very much appreciated. I would also appreciate your help with a doubt. As you can see, there is a fairly large gap between the base and the body of the original Mauser magazine. I have examined the mag carefuly and it is properly assembled and functions flawlessly. Is the existance of this gap normal? Also, the mag does not fully seat against the butt of the pistol; it engages correctly in its place and works appropriately with the pistol though. Any thoughts?

Best regards,

07-12-2012, 01:11 PM	#1
Rugger User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Latin America Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	1938 s/42 I have just received this 1938 S/42 Mauser. Appears reblued. All matching except mag, which is off by about 500 numbers. Proper Mauser blued tube mag. Very good bore. Functions perfectly. Came with additional Haenel second series FXO mag. Price was $900.00. Your opinions and comments will be very much appreciated. I would also appreciate your help with a doubt. As you can see, there is a fairly large gap between the base and the body of the original Mauser magazine. I have examined the mag carefuly and it is properly assembled and functions flawlessly. Is the existance of this gap normal? Also, the mag does not fully seat against the butt of the pistol; it engages correctly in its place and works appropriately with the pistol though. Any thoughts? Best regards, __________________ Rugger