1938 S/42 "A" stamp?

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Dwight Gruber

Perhaps it was the entire pistol as assembled which was ultimately rejected?

--Dwight

Of course it is possible; but I would think Highly unlikely-
What "defect" would cause an entire pistol to be condemed?

Just defies logic to me.

Assembly of first class, inspected parts could fail only a targeting test, maybe? If so the barrel would be changed and re-numbered/re-tested-
or what am I missing?

[waltherguy]

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

Waltherguy:
The mystery alone may draw you nearer the flame, but it may not draw the next guy. If you want it, buy it, but understand that you are doing so for your own satisfaction.
But I'd not run from it if the price was right, but price alone, not mystery, would determine if a deal was to be struck.
dju

Thanks for all the feedback guys... I think for me, which is probably something I'll never find out, is the side plate mismatched due to the reject stamp somehow and is the gun as it was found?... Or did it and the takedown get mixed up with a commercial luger post war in a GI's basement. Price is just a couple ticks over $1000. Gun is very nice (does have one small chip in the grip).. I'm guessing it would be safe to shoot? I would think what the Germans would reject on a P08 in 1938 would be pretty nitpicky stuff?