Heard a Rumor

[G.T.]

Hi to all! I've studied and worked on a ton of Mauser mags in the past 20+ years, and I've studied them both inside and out... I am especially critical when it comes to manufacturing processes.... every part has it's own distinct signature as to how it was produced, and why it was done especially that way.... I looked at the mag. that was auctioned on ebay as closely as the pictures supplied would let me...... and, IF the magazine shell is a reproduction, then it is of the highest quality possible, and as far as I can tell, exact in every detail.... the mag. bottom is another matter entirely.... all of the Mauser cast bottoms that I have seen are somewhat different then the bottom pictured, first off, the Mauser bottoms I have seen display a slight but definite radius on the bottom edges of the bottom for better relief from the mold! Also, the outside edge radius on the knobs of the ebay offered mag. are somewhat smaller and sharper then what I am used to... and last, i have never seen a mag. bottom with both the S/42 & the E/63 together??? This is a collector thing, and they may exist that way... I just have never seen it.... All else looks real to me.... I would sure like to have that mag., but i'm glad I didn't bid on it! All the above is my opinion only... Best to all! Till.....Lat'r ....GT