Variations of 42 code lugers

marshombre · 06-17-2010, 12:10 AM

Jan, several years ago I purchased a 1940 42 sn. 1389n from Simpson LTD. It has brown plastic Krieghoff grips. It was sold to me as all origanal. I've read from several sources that both brown and black plastic grips were installed on >%10 of 1940 42s and 41 42s due to unavailability of walnut. What is your opinion on this? Thanks, MR.

Jan C Still · 06-17-2010, 03:40 AM

marshombre
A few other 1940 42 code Lugers have brown plastic Krieghoff style grips. Your 1940 42, sn 1389n , with brown plastic Krieghoff grips is almost certainly correct.
It is a very rare variation.
Jan

06-17-2010, 12:10 AM	#1
marshombre User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: W Central FL Posts: 98 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 11 Posts	1940-42 Grips Jan, several years ago I purchased a 1940 42 sn. 1389n from Simpson LTD. It has brown plastic Krieghoff grips. It was sold to me as all origanal. I've read from several sources that both brown and black plastic grips were installed on >%10 of 1940 42s and 41 42s due to unavailability of walnut. What is your opinion on this? Thanks, MR.

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06-17-2010, 03:40 AM	#2
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	marshombre A few other 1940 42 code Lugers have brown plastic Krieghoff style grips. Your 1940 42, sn 1389n , with brown plastic Krieghoff grips is almost certainly correct. It is a very rare variation. Jan