The way I understand the production of the Mauser's including the 1891 is that each letter block is representative of 9,999 rifles, Loewe produced approximately 35,000 per year for Argentina which.
There is a book available on Amazon by Colin Webster called 'Argentine Mauser Rifles, 1871 to 1959' It is supposed to have all serial number data.
By the end of 1944, most of the Kar.98k bolt roots were only stamped with the last two digits of the serial number. Position your cursor over the Customer Service menu button at the top of the web page, then click on the Instruction Manuals and Product History option in the drop-down menu. Other often-used locations include the butt of the rifle, the side of the rifle receiver or on the back of the pistol grip beneath the hammer slot. I dont mind seeing this in a revolver thats older than I am, it gives the pistol character. Firearm manufacturers usually etch the serial number on the top of the barrel near the bolt handle on a rifle or on the side of the frame on a pistol. There is a good amount of holster wear, indicating that the previous owner or owners gave it a good, solid workout. At the beginning of 1944, most German factories were stamping the full serial number on the bolt handle root. Checking into Rugers serial number list, this pistol seems to date to 1968. The last two digits of the serial number should appear on most of the smaller parts. Stoeger contract Caliber 9mm Parabellum - 8' barrel A few hundred produced, 1 to 3 digit serial: DWM/Mauser Oberndorf. It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but it can be used to determine the approximate year your Ruger firearm was shipped. This number should be used as a point of reference only. Stoeger contract Caliber 7.65mm - 4.75' barrel A few hundred produced, 1 to 3 digit serial: Mauser Stoeger - produced 1930-1934 A.F. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for the indicated year.
A few hundred produced, 1 to 3 digit serial: Mauser Stoeger - produced 1930-1934 A.F.