Mauser frame with "A" over-stamp on serial suffix

DonVoigt · 05-23-2017, 07:57 PM

I've tried searching and seem to remember some info or example of a similarly marked pistol or frame.

I found the threads and info with the "large a(lower case)" on some Vopo pistols, but this one is a capital Latin "A".

Frame appears to be a refinish, maybe RC, or Norway, has import marking.

I'm going to build a shooter on it, but am curious about this suffix over strike. The original suffix may be an "o", and the frame has the classic Mauser "hump".

Anyone remember a thread? or who "done it"?

Thanks for any input or additional examples.

I did read one thread about a Norwegian re-work with an "L" struck over the suffix. Could be a clue.

Edward Tinker · 05-23-2017, 09:26 PM

I have seen it before - if I remember right, it was never decided what it stood for.

I think a Simson had one and so the folks were assuming it was a "a" suffix? But it wasn't.

Will look around in my photos...

05-23-2017, 07:57 PM	#1
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Mauser frame with "A" over-stamp on serial suffix I've tried searching and seem to remember some info or example of a similarly marked pistol or frame. I found the threads and info with the "large a(lower case)" on some Vopo pistols, but this one is a capital Latin "A". Frame appears to be a refinish, maybe RC, or Norway, has import marking. I'm going to build a shooter on it, but am curious about this suffix over strike. The original suffix may be an "o", and the frame has the classic Mauser "hump". Anyone remember a thread? or who "done it"? Thanks for any input or additional examples. I did read one thread about a Norwegian re-work with an "L" struck over the suffix. Could be a clue. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

05-23-2017, 09:26 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	I have seen it before - if I remember right, it was never decided what it stood for. I think a Simson had one and so the folks were assuming it was a "a" suffix? But it wasn't. Will look around in my photos...