: Look for a small Hungarian crest followed by a two-digit number . This number (e.g., "78") indicates the year the pistol was officially accepted for service. Inspection Stamps : Circled "M" : Likely an internal FÉG quality control mark.
They are frequently chambered in or .32 ACP (7.65mm Browning) rather than 9x18mm Makarov. Deciphering Proof Marks and Stamps
Indicates military acceptance ( Honvédség ). If this stamp is present alongside your serial number, your pistol was formally issued to the Hungarian Army.
The following is a based on community-collected data:
Typically consists of two letters followed by four numbers (e.g., L0585XX).
. Always verify the caliber stamped on the slide before firing. Import Marks : Many PA-63s in the U.S. were imported by Century Arms
If you are Googling "FEG PA-63 serial number lookup" hoping for a website where you type in the digits and get a full report, you will be disappointed.
If your pistol was imported into the United States, it will have import marks (often subtle, stamped in white or laser-etched) on the frame or slide.
: Some older pistols may have a "47" stamp, indicating they were rebuilt into the PA-63 configuration from earlier designs. Common Serial Number Prefixes
