Newbie Introduction and 1937 S-42 pics

Sapper · 07-16-2010, 11:06 AM

tau-delt,

Man this is fun. We've figured out the sideplate is okay, but now the hold-open is not original. I just checked it again (minus the spring - arghh!), and the only mark on the piece is the Eagle over 6 stamp you mentioned. Now I won't feel bad about replacing the broken hold-open spring. I'm really torn about having the pistol restored. Since my intent is for this pistol to remain in the family forever (I know, I know), I'd like to have it as nice as possible. I kind of feel like the later destruction of the original finish has already made this piece historically inaccurate. If I knew for sure that this pistol is in the same condition it was in when it was brought back, I'd leave it as is. I think the evidence is starting to show a few post-war modifications though. Opinions and suggestions welcome!

Regards,

Sapper

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07-16-2010, 11:06 AM	#1
Sapper User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 19 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	tau-delt, Man this is fun. We've figured out the sideplate is okay, but now the hold-open is not original. I just checked it again (minus the spring - arghh!), and the only mark on the piece is the Eagle over 6 stamp you mentioned. Now I won't feel bad about replacing the broken hold-open spring. I'm really torn about having the pistol restored. Since my intent is for this pistol to remain in the family forever (I know, I know), I'd like to have it as nice as possible. I kind of feel like the later destruction of the original finish has already made this piece historically inaccurate. If I knew for sure that this pistol is in the same condition it was in when it was brought back, I'd leave it as is. I think the evidence is starting to show a few post-war modifications though. Opinions and suggestions welcome! Regards, Sapper