My 1936 Mauser S/42

jimmythejug · 11-29-2010, 08:56 PM

I kinda jumped the "gun" on this. These pics aren't the greatest, but stupidly long hours at work plus short days mean I had to snap these indoors under a desk lamp. I plan to do a better shoot in the future but as a new collector I'm really anxious to get your evaluation/comments.

Please note that the proof marks on the receiver side do have halos but they didn't show up in the photo. From my (novice) perspective, this appears to be an "honest" gun; I haven't found any indication that it has been messed with. I'm hoping I'm correct. I did buy it from Simpson and their reputation appears to be pretty good.

I'd be grateful for any interpretations of the various markings on the gun. All numbers match, except the magazine.

MFC · 11-30-2010, 12:22 AM

Jim,
Thanks for posting photos. The acceptance stamps and firing proof on the right side of the receiver should not have halos. They were stamped before the gun was blued. The stamps look correct to me in your photos.

pitsword · 11-30-2010, 08:49 AM

Nice one Jimmy. Congrats.

11-29-2010, 08:56 PM	#1
jimmythejug User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My 1936 Mauser S/42 I kinda jumped the "gun" on this. These pics aren't the greatest, but stupidly long hours at work plus short days mean I had to snap these indoors under a desk lamp. I plan to do a better shoot in the future but as a new collector I'm really anxious to get your evaluation/comments. Please note that the proof marks on the receiver side do have halos but they didn't show up in the photo. From my (novice) perspective, this appears to be an "honest" gun; I haven't found any indication that it has been messed with. I'm hoping I'm correct. I did buy it from Simpson and their reputation appears to be pretty good. I'd be grateful for any interpretations of the various markings on the gun. All numbers match, except the magazine.

11-30-2010, 12:22 AM	#2
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Jim, Thanks for posting photos. The acceptance stamps and firing proof on the right side of the receiver should not have halos. They were stamped before the gun was blued. The stamps look correct to me in your photos. __________________ Mike C.

11-30-2010, 08:49 AM	#3
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,947 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	Nice one Jimmy. Congrats.