41 42code

the gunman · 02-08-2004, 10:18 AM

Gentleman need some help.I just bought a 41 42 code about 95% these are now getting hard to find. The gun is all matched .But upon taking off the grips to see if they were numbered I found the following numbers 268-26-9422 stamped on both grips .At first I thought they might be someones phone number.(I have seen this done before) but the series does not match a phone number.
These are the proper grips marked Waa 655 with a large C the middle. Anyone out there have any ideas ?

Roadkill · 02-08-2004, 10:44 AM

Sequence is same as a social security number. When Uncle Sam and I established a mutal busisness agreement for a three year time period in 1969 I was presented with an identification bar code (it was and still is impressed permanently in my brain) of XXXXXXXXX. I can't remember my anniversary (30 years), my kids birthdays, my parents birthdays, ect, but sneak up behind me and scream "REPORT, PRIVATE!" and out will come "GRADY, PRIVATE, RA , XXXXXXXXX". Also in the 60-70ish period there was a movement to put a SN on all items of value, police Depts had etching/engraving tools available for this purpose. There are many guns with a SS# forever etched in their frames. At least it didn't happen to this one. Refrrence the stamped, is this an ink or impressed into the wood deal? Congratulations on the purchase.

SSAN OBSCURED BY ADMIN-JS

rk

the gunman · 02-08-2004, 10:58 AM

Hi Roadkill stamped in the wood,thank you for
the information

tudorbug · 02-08-2004, 12:41 PM

Gunman:

I agree with Roadkill that this is a social security number.

I checked the social security death index and I found no entry there. Consequently, I would suspect that this person is most likely still living.

Stevie · 02-11-2004, 11:45 AM

My insurance co. has reccomended I engrave my Social Security # on a hidden location on guns and valuables, to ensure return in the event of a theft and recovery. It would seem that a serial # is not enough for some Police agencys.

Stevie.

John Sabato · 02-11-2004, 12:28 PM

Stevie,

Take plenty of closeup photos from all angles of anything of high value and be sure that you get shots of anything peculiar to the firearm like scratches and stamps... Marking an historical firearm with a PERMANENT mark will destroy the collector value.

Can you imagine that if your guns had changed hands 10 times before you owned them and all the owners had followed your insurance company's instructions what the gun would look like now? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[grrrrrrr]" title="" src="graemlins/cussing.gif" />

Ron Wood · 02-11-2004, 05:32 PM

Stevie,
Obviously your insurance company has no regard for collector value. Even hidden, a non-original marking has significant impact on collector value, particularly for rare, high-dollar items. If I had a suspicious mind I might think that was a sneaky way for your insurance company to decrease their liability.

02-08-2004, 10:18 AM	#1
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	41 42code Gentleman need some help.I just bought a 41 42 code about 95% these are now getting hard to find. The gun is all matched .But upon taking off the grips to see if they were numbered I found the following numbers 268-26-9422 stamped on both grips .At first I thought they might be someones phone number.(I have seen this done before) but the series does not match a phone number. These are the proper grips marked Waa 655 with a large C the middle. Anyone out there have any ideas ?

02-11-2004, 12:28 PM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Stevie, Take plenty of closeup photos from all angles of anything of high value and be sure that you get shots of anything peculiar to the firearm like scratches and stamps... Marking an historical firearm with a PERMANENT mark will destroy the collector value. Can you imagine that if your guns had changed hands 10 times before you owned them and all the owners had followed your insurance company's instructions what the gun would look like now? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[grrrrrrr]" title="" src="graemlins/cussing.gif" /> __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-11-2004, 05:32 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,179 Times in 1,703 Posts	Stevie, Obviously your insurance company has no regard for collector value. Even hidden, a non-original marking has significant impact on collector value, particularly for rare, high-dollar items. If I had a suspicious mind I might think that was a sneaky way for your insurance company to decrease their liability. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

02-08-2004, 10:44 AM	#2
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Sequence is same as a social security number. When Uncle Sam and I established a mutal busisness agreement for a three year time period in 1969 I was presented with an identification bar code (it was and still is impressed permanently in my brain) of XXXXXXXXX. I can't remember my anniversary (30 years), my kids birthdays, my parents birthdays, ect, but sneak up behind me and scream "REPORT, PRIVATE!" and out will come "GRADY, PRIVATE, RA , XXXXXXXXX". Also in the 60-70ish period there was a movement to put a SN on all items of value, police Depts had etching/engraving tools available for this purpose. There are many guns with a SS# forever etched in their frames. At least it didn't happen to this one. Refrrence the stamped, is this an ink or impressed into the wood deal? Congratulations on the purchase. SSAN OBSCURED BY ADMIN-JS rk

02-08-2004, 10:58 AM	#3
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Hi Roadkill stamped in the wood,thank you for the information

02-08-2004, 12:41 PM	#4
tudorbug Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	Gunman: I agree with Roadkill that this is a social security number. I checked the social security death index and I found no entry there. Consequently, I would suspect that this person is most likely still living.

02-11-2004, 11:45 AM	#5
Stevie User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ok. Posts: 212 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My insurance co. has reccomended I engrave my Social Security # on a hidden location on guns and valuables, to ensure return in the event of a theft and recovery. It would seem that a serial # is not enough for some Police agencys. Stevie.