An unconventional way

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by tkr930

... So only for the sake I looked at my guns serial number ang guess what? It is 8968

So either 68 or 98 will work.

? "68", upside down, would be "89". Typo?

Also, depending on the font, a "6" can be different from a "9". And if the two lobes of an "8" are different size, the smaller is on top. Check with magnification to see if the fonts match, and do indeed present identically shaped characters. If not, it'll still work at a glance. Anyway, to come this close, you've beaten the odds at 98--or 99--to one, against. Great find!

[Frank]

You might realize the number is properly read from the rear of the firing pin, so it does make a difference.

[tkr930]

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

? "68", upside down, would be "89". Typo?

Also, depending on the font, a "6" can be different from a "9". And if the two lobes of an "8" are different size, the smaller is on top. Check with magnification to see if the fonts match, and do indeed present identically shaped characters. If not, it'll still work at a glance. Anyway, to come this close, you've beaten the odds at 98--or 99--to one, against. Great find!

Thank you for your input! I have to check this out as soon I get the parts. I have the broken pin and this will follow the gun, (even if its of no use) since it belongs to it.

I´m not sure if the firing pin can be repaired, welding it may work but will be certainly very difficult.