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New to the forum, but have a question on a "numbers matching" Luger. Looking at a "42" Code Luger dated 1939. Serial number is xx77r. All external serial numbers are matching. However, the inside grip is stamped "77" with a capital "Y". Should the grips have the letter "r" as well, or is the "Y" just an inspector's stamp?
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08-16-2012, 03:45 PM | #2 |
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Welcome aboard.
"r" is found only on front of the frame. " Y" is a workers stamp. Ken D |
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Thanks! However, there is no letter on the barrel, only the full serial and 8.82 stamp.
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Hi G.P. and welcome. The suffix letter is only found on the frame front on Mauser Lugers. Regards, Norm
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Hey G.P...!
Looks like you made it on-board after your registration problems! Welcome to the forum!! John D. |
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Thanks gentlemen, looking forward to participating in the forum.
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