Mike:
From a practical standpoint it doesn't matter. Perazzi's aren't like Smith's or Parker's where there is a collectors value for all parts being original. Whlie they have "game models" Perazzi's were designed as competetion guns. I think it's as common to see a gun without matching serial #'s as a gun that has them.
Very few of the guns Andrew Litt imported had matching serial #'s. He bought up the excess inventory at the end of each years production run and pieced the guns together.
I have seen Perazzi barrels where I know the old serial # was erased, and a new one stamped on to match the receiver. I couldn't tell the difference, and I don't know what it really matters. There are only a handfull of collectible Perazzi's, most of which are referenced in Karl Lippard's book.
My best guess is that the seller is trying to beat you down a few bucks.
Just my humble opinion
Gary Hackney
ps - I promise you will have your gun back in time to practice for doves.
