1936 S/42 All Matching #s?

DonVoigt · 12-01-2015, 10:39 AM

Hi and welcome.
You have a good eye, I believe you are correct that the side plate and take down lever have been
re-numbered to make a matching piece. Font is different and larger; and the 7 seems to have been struck 3 times at least.

Check the inside of the side plate, it should also have 2 digits, either 40 or 41(the first two digits of the serial number or same +1). If not, then it is a definite renumber.

Post a picture of the inside if you can. A straight on picture of the front of the frame serial numbers is always a good picture to post too.

Yes, I'm afraid you bought a pistol that has been tampered with or "boosted"(to increase value).

If you paid more than $800 or so, you paid too much, IMO- and should try to return or at least get some adjustment.

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12-01-2015, 10:39 AM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,356 Times in 2,041 Posts	Hi and welcome. You have a good eye, I believe you are correct that the side plate and take down lever have been re-numbered to make a matching piece. Font is different and larger; and the 7 seems to have been struck 3 times at least. Check the inside of the side plate, it should also have 2 digits, either 40 or 41(the first two digits of the serial number or same +1). If not, then it is a definite renumber. Post a picture of the inside if you can. A straight on picture of the front of the frame serial numbers is always a good picture to post too. Yes, I'm afraid you bought a pistol that has been tampered with or "boosted"(to increase value). If you paid more than $800 or so, you paid too much, IMO- and should try to return or at least get some adjustment.