l-block or i-block

alanint · 03-26-2013, 07:21 PM

Welcome aboard, Mustang.

The inner sideplate number is perfectly normal. It is ALWAYS marked with a number one digit higher than the serial number's first two digits. From the two photos provided it looks like it has its original finish as well, but more images would help confirm this. Photos of the grip innards would help as well. It was not unusual for field armorers to replace a damaged grip with an unmarked grip. It is not a deal breaker when valuing the pistol.

03-26-2013, 07:21 PM	#5
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Welcome aboard, Mustang. The inner sideplate number is perfectly normal. It is ALWAYS marked with a number one digit higher than the serial number's first two digits. From the two photos provided it looks like it has its original finish as well, but more images would help confirm this. Photos of the grip innards would help as well. It was not unusual for field armorers to replace a damaged grip with an unmarked grip. It is not a deal breaker when valuing the pistol.