Looking at purchasing a luger.

Frank · 11-21-2002, 08:53 AM

Hi Ralph! Something doesn't add up on your pistol. It makes a huge difference in the value of the Luger. If the chamber date is 1939, there were two variations made that year, a toggle mark of "S/42" and "42", also known as Code 42. The S/42 had suffix letters (found below the number on the front of the frame) of n,o,p,q&r. The Code 42 had suffix letters of p through z. If the frame suffix letter is indeed a "u" and the toggle is marked S/42, I strongly suggest the toggle link has been replaced. That being the case, the value of the Luger is more like $500, if it in good condition. If you can add more information, please do! [img]smile.gif[/img]

BTW an S/42 is usually worth more than a Code 42 in equivalent collectors condition because of the lesser quantity made.

11-21-2002, 08:53 AM	#4
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 165 Times in 87 Posts	Hi Ralph! Something doesn't add up on your pistol. It makes a huge difference in the value of the Luger. If the chamber date is 1939, there were two variations made that year, a toggle mark of "S/42" and "42", also known as Code 42. The S/42 had suffix letters (found below the number on the front of the frame) of n,o,p,q&r. The Code 42 had suffix letters of p through z. If the frame suffix letter is indeed a "u" and the toggle is marked S/42, I strongly suggest the toggle link has been replaced. That being the case, the value of the Luger is more like $500, if it in good condition. If you can add more information, please do! [img]smile.gif[/img] BTW an S/42 is usually worth more than a Code 42 in equivalent collectors condition because of the lesser quantity made.