: Observed on all-black versions with thumb-rest grips.

: Often found on commercial variants like the AP7.65 or AP9. Specifications for Verification

The FEG PA-63 has a primary serial number location, but it is important to check multiple spots to ensure all parts match.

If you are hoping to find that your FEG PA-63 was manufactured on a specific Tuesday in 1974, you are out of luck. The records simply don't exist for public consumption.

: Pistols with acceptance dates over 50 years old qualify as Curio & Relic (C&R) firearms in the U.S.. Safety and Identification Tips Caliber Check : The PA-63 is most commonly chambered in 9x18mm Makarov

Keep in mind that these are approximate ranges and may not be entirely accurate. Additionally, some FEG PA 63 pistols may have been produced with non-standard serial numbers or with serial numbers that were not recorded.

Military PA-63s feature a distinct two-tone look: a highly polished, blued steel slide paired with a bright, unissued-looking aluminum alloy frame. Avoid pistols that have been crudely spray-painted or home-cerakoted.

Unlike modern firearms with searchable digital registries, the Hungarian Fegyver- és Gépgyár (FEG) factory did not leave behind a unified, public serial number database. To date or identify your specific firearm, you must decode the physical stampings, letter prefixes, and proof marks stamped directly into the metal.

Near the serial number and the date crest, you will likely see two other distinct geometric stampings: