Legit serial number range for 1939 Mauser 42 Code Luger?

Tmskislc · 02-11-2022, 04:39 PM

I made a request for a photo of the suffix code location of the gun. Waiting on a reply. I so much appreciate all the help. Looking a lot better on being authentic. Will let you know what transponds from here. Thanks everyone. All have been a huge help and I appreciate it very much.

aldo35 · 02-11-2022, 10:52 PM

It looks like this pistol, 734, was refinished. Is that correct? The stamps on the receiver look buffed.

G.T. · 02-12-2022, 09:30 AM

Hi Aldo35, I think that the acceptance and proof stamps were applied prior to final finish and buffing/bluing? So, not sure? You'd have to have in hand to really tell? At this point with the pictures available, I'm guessing it's for real... But, again, wouldn't bet the house on it? ... I recommended to Troy to pursue it, as if real, it is real nice!!!.. Best, til....lat'r....GT...

Follow up, I private messaged Troy and advised he inspect the unit further in order to determine originality of the finish? My gut feeling is, by the pictures shown, still, that it is original, but better and more clear photos might (probably will!) prove me wrong.. It will be interesting to find out... I'm at the end of my ability to add anything further, some of you Mauser guys need to chime in, maybe some comp pics of the proofs! Best to all, til.....lat'r....GT

02-11-2022, 10:52 PM	#2
aldo35 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern GA Posts: 390 Thanks: 2,298 Thanked 184 Times in 91 Posts	Legit SerialNumber It looks like this pistol, 734, was refinished. Is that correct? The stamps on the receiver look buffed.

02-12-2022, 09:30 AM	#3
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	re-done? Hi Aldo35, I think that the acceptance and proof stamps were applied prior to final finish and buffing/bluing? So, not sure? You'd have to have in hand to really tell? At this point with the pictures available, I'm guessing it's for real... But, again, wouldn't bet the house on it? ... I recommended to Troy to pursue it, as if real, it is real nice!!!.. Best, til....lat'r....GT... Follow up, I private messaged Troy and advised he inspect the unit further in order to determine originality of the finish? My gut feeling is, by the pictures shown, still, that it is original, but better and more clear photos might (probably will!) prove me wrong.. It will be interesting to find out... I'm at the end of my ability to add anything further, some of you Mauser guys need to chime in, maybe some comp pics of the proofs! Best to all, til.....lat'r....GT

02-11-2022, 04:39 PM	#1
Tmskislc User Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I made a request for a photo of the suffix code location of the gun. Waiting on a reply. I so much appreciate all the help. Looking a lot better on being authentic. Will let you know what transponds from here. Thanks everyone. All have been a huge help and I appreciate it very much.