Type 2 Mauser magazine

Roadster 02 · 10-01-2018, 10:54 AM

Were any Mauser magazines stamped on the aluminum bottom with S/42, in addition to the serial, and eagle insp stamp??

Vlim · 10-01-2018, 11:42 AM

No.

But armorer's spare magazines were S/42 marked.

Roadster 02 · 10-01-2018, 12:37 PM

Did they also have the eagle stamp and serial number? Thanks.

Vlim · 10-01-2018, 03:02 PM

The number was added when needed.

Roadster 02 · 10-01-2018, 05:36 PM

And I will assume DE63 was added as well. Thanks for the info!

tharpo · 10-01-2018, 10:47 PM

There were several varieties of S/42 replacements magazines. Here is a S/42 with SE/63. Other varieties are: S/42 DE/63, S/42 DE/154. These came without a serial number but might have had one added later to match a gun.

Roadster 02 · 10-02-2018, 10:55 AM

Thanks!!!

mrerick · 10-02-2018, 11:05 AM

The "S/42" was a concealment code for Mauser manufactured products, and used on armorer's replacement magazines and parts.

The SE/63 was an inspection acceptance mark indicating that a government inspector confirmed that the item met contract specifications and requirements at the time the government acquired it from Mauser.

A particularly correct armorer would have the dies and take the time to number the replacement magazine to the firearm. Many did not.

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tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 543 Thanks: 116 Thanked 382 Times in 157 Posts	There were several varieties of S/42 replacements magazines. Here is a S/42 with SE/63. Other varieties are: S/42 DE/63, S/42 DE/154. These came without a serial number but might have had one added later to match a gun. Attached Thumbnails

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	The "S/42" was a concealment code for Mauser manufactured products, and used on armorer's replacement magazines and parts. The SE/63 was an inspection acceptance mark indicating that a government inspector confirmed that the item met contract specifications and requirements at the time the government acquired it from Mauser. A particularly correct armorer would have the dies and take the time to number the replacement magazine to the firearm. Many did not. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,989 Times in 1,205 Posts	No. But armorer's spare magazines were S/42 marked.

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Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 313 Thanks: 173 Thanked 252 Times in 87 Posts	Did they also have the eagle stamp and serial number? Thanks.

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Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,989 Times in 1,205 Posts	The number was added when needed.

10-01-2018, 05:36 PM	#5
Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 313 Thanks: 173 Thanked 252 Times in 87 Posts	And I will assume DE63 was added as well. Thanks for the info!

10-02-2018, 10:55 AM	#7
Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 313 Thanks: 173 Thanked 252 Times in 87 Posts	Thanks!!!