S42, 1936, P-08 original?

[John D.]

Hi Mark..!


I really enjoyed this post - so let's see if I can add some information for you. Hopefully, others will add more information as well - as I am not an expert in this series.


As to marks being enameled - they were not filled in with "white" paint/laquer/grease. Some collectors do that (myself included after some excellent input from Ted, Marvin and others on this site) to bring out these proofs and marks for display and photographs. It sounds like your Luger is just fine..


What the 8,81 is - is the measurement on the diameter of the "lands" in the barrel. Typically these are 8.8X, and yours just happens to be 8.81. These are correct for your Luger...


The scriptic "o" is called the "block". In other words - another Luger with your serial number could exist but within a different "block". The actual serial number of your Luger, then - is your serial number + this block letter...


Your 1936 S/42 sounds like an excellent piece..!! Pictures would be terrific..!!!


Best to you!


John D.