Overstamped Serial Number?

[mrerick]

Bill and Dave, thanks for the observations.

Overall I think that Mauser quality control was remarkable, particularly as the years moved on into the war.

I wonder if labor organization in Oberndorf is documented. The skill levels and pay grades of the different workers assigned to various tasks. I'll check the books.

Marc

[tomaustin]

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[whcoyote]

Originally Posted by rhinemann

Hi Marc,
I couldn't help noticing that the "3" on the barrel and the slide both have a flat top and on the frame the "3" is rounded at the top. I thought the style of the stamps should be the same. Also the "0" on the frame is more square in shape compared to all the other "0" s stamped on the pistol. This could possibly just a illusion on my part looking at your photos. I hope others more familiar than myself will add comments regarding the mixed number fonts.

Best Regards,
Jeffrey

I saw the same things that Jeffrey saw, different font for the "3" and "0". Also, the font for the "8" is different. I'm an Imperial Luger guy, so don't know if there is any worry here or not on this TR piece.
I also noticed the front of the receiver overhangs the frame nose several thousandths of an inch. Normally these should be flush with each other. I'll allow that this could be the angle of the photo.
For an Imperial guy, this has been a very educational thread. Thanks for starting it.
Bob