1938 S/42 "A" stamp?

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Dwight Gruber

Perhaps it was the entire pistol as assembled which was ultimately rejected?

--Dwight

Of course it is possible; but I would think Highly unlikely-
What "defect" would cause an entire pistol to be condemed?

Just defies logic to me.

Assembly of first class, inspected parts could fail only a targeting test, maybe? If so the barrel would be changed and re-numbered/re-tested-
or what am I missing?