Mauser 42 code 1940 Grips Question

[1984Landcruiser]

Originally Posted by Quiet1

Another neophyte question: Should original wood grips on a Mauser 42 code 1940 be numbered or, only contain waffenamt acceptance proofs?

Thanks for any replies.

My 1940 S42 has wood grips. I pulled them off to check and they have waffenamt proofs and serial numbers.

David

[guns3545]

Originally Posted by 1984Landcruiser

My 1940 S42 has wood grips. I pulled them off to check and they have waffenamt proofs and serial numbers.

David

David,

This thread answers questions regarding a 1940 code 42 Mauser made P.08 and all the answers apply to that particular year.

I notice that you report your 1940 P.08 has a S/42 toggle link?? The S/42 Mauser manufacturer code toggle was changed in mid-1939 to 42 and all production had the 42 link until 1941 when it was changed to byf.

So I guess it was a typo? Or if not, you have an example of out of cycle manufacture or a replacement. Thoughts?

John