Mauser S/42 K with S on sideplate catch

guns3545 · 07-26-2013, 10:40 AM

As a carry over from previous inspection standards, Mauser was required on early production pistols to put an inspection stamp on all parts as Simson had done.

The early inspection marks were a Scriptic "S". Later, the scriptic S was changed to a Gothic "S".

However, by SN 8300, the requirement for individual inspection marks had been largely phased out.

Mauser, as any other gun manufacturer never threw anything away. Thus, could a previously inspected takedown lever still be around in the 9000 serial number block?? Sure!!

FWIW, the S stamp on the takedown lever by itself would NOT necessarily put me off the gun unless there were other indications that the gun was not righteous.

John

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07-26-2013, 10:40 AM	#4
guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 438 Thanks: 661 Thanked 493 Times in 219 Posts	As a carry over from previous inspection standards, Mauser was required on early production pistols to put an inspection stamp on all parts as Simson had done. The early inspection marks were a Scriptic "S". Later, the scriptic S was changed to a Gothic "S". However, by SN 8300, the requirement for individual inspection marks had been largely phased out. Mauser, as any other gun manufacturer never threw anything away. Thus, could a previously inspected takedown lever still be around in the 9000 serial number block?? Sure!! FWIW, the S stamp on the takedown lever by itself would NOT necessarily put me off the gun unless there were other indications that the gun was not righteous. John