Waffenamt Stamp

Hi Marvin, I have long been aware of Luger barrels bearing this Wa number. The two obvious explainations (although not necessarily correct!) is that the barrels were sub-contracted by Mauser (who generally states that it did not subcontract parts....but we know that they in fact did for K98k's at least) or that it is a period replacement made by Styer and maybe or maybe not actually installed there. I would say also look at the exact style and size of barrel serial number to see if Mauser dies were used, also did it bear the land dia. markings? Did the barrel bear a final firing proof? Sorry I really don't for sure the story on these but I find them interesting.