41 - 42 Grip Question

Frank · 12-21-2007, 07:32 AM

Hi Ron, as Lyn stated, the 41 Code 42 Luger production was in the range of 10,000, maybe a few more. The production took place only in January 1941, after that the Ordnance Code was changes from 42 to byf. The normal Military Mauser Production was about 120,000 pistols per year from 1937 thru 1942, a little less in 1942.

Regarding your grips. I have seen a few with the full numerical serial number, but I doubt seriously if they were shipped from the factory that way. The norm is the last two digits of the number "stamped" into the wood surface. Most field replaced grips would have an inspection mark E/655 stamped into the wood.

Looks like you have a really nice keeper.

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12-21-2007, 07:32 AM	#1
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 Ron, as Lyn stated, the 41 Code 42 Luger production was in the range of 10,000, maybe a few more. The production took place only in January 1941, after that the Ordnance Code was changes from 42 to byf. The normal Military Mauser Production was about 120,000 pistols per year from 1937 thru 1942, a little less in 1942. Regarding your grips. I have seen a few with the full numerical serial number, but I doubt seriously if they were shipped from the factory that way. The norm is the last two digits of the number "stamped" into the wood surface. Most field replaced grips would have an inspection mark E/655 stamped into the wood. Looks like you have a really nice keeper.