Looking at purchasing a luger.

Frank · 11-23-2002, 07:10 PM

Hi Again Ralph, beginning with the G-Date Lugers in 1935 and ending with the 1939 S/42 production, there were 400,000 Lugers produced with S/42 toggles that are similar. I have discounted the K-Dates because of their somewhat unique markings. The number "84" would appear on 1 in every 100, so somewhere around 4000, S/42 "84" toggles were manufactured. The chances of finding one is certainly NOT astronomical. Since I never say never, well almost never, the chances that the pistol has had a toggle transplant is very large, IMHO

If you are looking for a collectable Luger, I would run away! If you are looking for a shooter and can buy it at a reasonable price, say $400 to $500, then it's your call.

Good Luck!!

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11-23-2002, 07:10 PM	#7
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 166 Times in 87 Posts	Hi Again Ralph, beginning with the G-Date Lugers in 1935 and ending with the 1939 S/42 production, there were 400,000 Lugers produced with S/42 toggles that are similar. I have discounted the K-Dates because of their somewhat unique markings. The number "84" would appear on 1 in every 100, so somewhere around 4000, S/42 "84" toggles were manufactured. The chances of finding one is certainly NOT astronomical. Since I never say never, well almost never, the chances that the pistol has had a toggle transplant is very large, IMHO If you are looking for a collectable Luger, I would run away! If you are looking for a shooter and can buy it at a reasonable price, say $400 to $500, then it's your call. Good Luck!! <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />