1938 S/42 "A" stamp?

[John Sabato]

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?