1936 S/42 Trigger Plate Stamp

[mrerick]

Mauser made side plates were stamped to match the Luger on both the outside and inside. The outside had the last two digits of the serial number. The inside had either the first one or two digits, or the first one or two digits plus one. For example, a gun with serial number "757x" would have "57" on the outside of the plate, and "7" or "8" on the inside.

There will be one plate out of 10,000 that matches your gun.

For that reason, I'd recommend you not assume it will be easy (or even reasonably possible) to find a matching plate later.

The "dealer" or "seller" has also misrepresented the gun. Always take that into consideration before dealing with someone.

Marc