42 Mauser Chamber Dated 1939

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Originally Posted by Eugen

That 8.83 is a barrel measurement performed by Mauser and not associated with the serial number. You can read more about it in the FAQS or one of the more knowledgeable members may provide more specific details. It looks legit to me, but I am new at this.

I think he is saying that he is concerned about the serial number being stamped where it is almost touching the bore numbers and is asking if this is "normal" for 1939's to be this close together - or was this a barrel that was stamped later and not too carefully by someone building up a luger.