Newbie with a mag question...

[donmor53]

Originally Posted by MFC

I agree with Chris. IMHO It was not issued with the numbers on the mag. The gun was probably isssued with a blank aluminum or bakelite bottom (possibly this mag). These numbers were added later. If you compare it to a correct numbered mag, you will see that the numbers are larger than normal.
Just my 2 cents...

I don't disagree. What I wonder is when and by whom? I guarantee you...the stamping has been there quite a while.

Armory repair maybe?