Overstamped Serial Number? - Page 2

mrerick · 07-22-2010, 04:19 PM

Hi,

I just bought a 1936 Mauser S/42 Luger P-08.

It is all correctly numbered. Appears to be original rust finish.

I believe it is a bring-back that has been in the possession of the veteran up until this point.

Upon close inspection, I found that on the frame above the trigger guard, the location for the first digit of the serial number was apparently accidentally stamped with the second digit of the serial number, then overstamped with the correct first digit of the serial number.

The final overstamped number matches that on the receiver and the barrel. The size and font (sans serif) of the first digit looks the same as the barrel and receiver stamp.

The witness mark between the receiver and barrel is original and lined up.

The gun is correct in all aspects. Un-numbered grips. Finish wear approximately the same on all parts.

E/63 E/63 MTP proof marks on receiver. It's in the middle of the "i" block.

While I'm sure this is uncommon, has this kind of thing been seen on other Mausers of that period?

What would it do to the value of the gun overall?

I don't have pictures yet, but can post them shortly.

Marc

07-22-2010, 04:19 PM	#1
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Overstamped Serial Number? Hi, I just bought a 1936 Mauser S/42 Luger P-08. It is all correctly numbered. Appears to be original rust finish. I believe it is a bring-back that has been in the possession of the veteran up until this point. Upon close inspection, I found that on the frame above the trigger guard, the location for the first digit of the serial number was apparently accidentally stamped with the second digit of the serial number, then overstamped with the correct first digit of the serial number. The final overstamped number matches that on the receiver and the barrel. The size and font (sans serif) of the first digit looks the same as the barrel and receiver stamp. The witness mark between the receiver and barrel is original and lined up. The gun is correct in all aspects. Un-numbered grips. Finish wear approximately the same on all parts. E/63 E/63 MTP proof marks on receiver. It's in the middle of the "i" block. While I'm sure this is uncommon, has this kind of thing been seen on other Mausers of that period? What would it do to the value of the gun overall? I don't have pictures yet, but can post them shortly. Marc