1939 s/42 1179n

guns3545 · 02-23-2016, 11:18 PM

Joe,

Welcome to the Forum.

It is certainly true that the n-block was the transition between 1938 and 1939 production. FYI, transitions in mid-block are not unusual, in fact more the rule.

It is equally true that transitions are exactly that; a transition. There is no clear cut number for a cutover. That's the nature of gun manufacturing all over the world.

The earliest REPORTED 1939 S/42 is 1330n. But the latest 1938 n-block is 6575n. There is an overlap between 1938 and 1939.

So, congratulations, you now have the earliest reported n-block 1939 S/42 for what its worth and that's not much. Unless and until someone comes up with a lower number. Or not.

Hope this helps.

John

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02-23-2016, 11:18 PM	#3
guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 438 Thanks: 661 Thanked 493 Times in 219 Posts	Joe, Welcome to the Forum. It is certainly true that the n-block was the transition between 1938 and 1939 production. FYI, transitions in mid-block are not unusual, in fact more the rule. It is equally true that transitions are exactly that; a transition. There is no clear cut number for a cutover. That's the nature of gun manufacturing all over the world. The earliest REPORTED 1939 S/42 is 1330n. But the latest 1938 n-block is 6575n. There is an overlap between 1938 and 1939. So, congratulations, you now have the earliest reported n-block 1939 S/42 for what its worth and that's not much. Unless and until someone comes up with a lower number. Or not. Hope this helps. John