US law requires importers (like Century International Arms, Interarms, or Tenn Guns) to stamp their name and location on the frame, slide, or barrel. Deciphering the Serial Number Formats
Ensure you are using the correct ammunition; military PA-63s use 9x18mm Makarov , which is NOT interchangeable with 9mm Luger (9x19). Spring Upgrades:
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: Often found on commercial variants like the AP7.65 or AP9. Specifications for Verification
Production timelines and serial range discussions are frequently updated on the High Power Collectors forum .
These are generally commercial or export models.
Many reported "L" prefix pistols (e.g., L0585XX) date back to the early 1980s (specifically 1983).
Commonly associated with specific police or security export contracts.
: You may also see a circled "M" (likely an internal FÉG quality control stamp) or a heart-shaped circled "I" (pre-assembly inspection mark). Identifying Your Variant
The serial number format typical of PA-63 pistols: (e.g., AB 1234 or CD 56789 ). Some post-1980 models use three letters + four digits .
Since there is no online lookup tool, you must rely on visual inspection marks to date your FEG PA-63. Look around the trigger guard and frame for these specific indicators: 1. The Two-Digit Date Stamp