1938 S/42 "A" stamp?

Lugerdoc · 12-06-2016, 10:42 PM

WG, Is there any suffix number on the front of the frame? If not an A suffix, the A on the receiver was probably added to a second PO8 stamped in error with the same serial as the one made before it. TH PS: I've also seen this on M1914 Mauser pistols.

waltherguy · 12-06-2016, 10:56 PM

Hi! and Thank you for the quick response!! Indeed it does, see pic below. It wouldn't have any connection to the non-numbered sideplate and takedown pin would it? Very interesting stuff..

John Sabato · 12-07-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

WG, Is there any suffix number on the front of the frame? If not an A suffix, the A on the receiver was probably added to a second PO8 stamped in error with the same serial as the one made before it. TH PS: I've also seen this on M1914 Mauser pistols.

A great explanation Tom. I have never personally seen this type of serial number modification before... Your theory is certainly very plausible. It would prevent a finished gun from being destroyed as a result of the mistake... and would allow for accountability using the modified serial number.

Has anyone else seen examples of this type of stamping?

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Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	WG, Is there any suffix number on the front of the frame? If not an A suffix, the A on the receiver was probably added to a second PO8 stamped in error with the same serial as the one made before it. TH PS: I've also seen this on M1914 Mauser pistols. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net Last edited by Lugerdoc; 12-06-2016 at 10:43 PM. Reason: typing error

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