Is this a rare variant?
 

I also have seen this.. an S/42 luger. I have been told that they are hard to come by as well. Is that true?


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007076.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007080.jpg

As always any help and info is appreciated :bigbye:

Craig

more pics...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007077.jpg
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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007081.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007083.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007084.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007085.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007086.jpg

Cheers,
Craig

Sorry to say that 1938 S-42 are pretty common, estimated 113,800 produced.

--Dwight

Not rare, just hard to come by.

Hi guys.
I was looking at these photos, and was wondering what the markings mean on the right hand side of the gun? The two eagles saying '63' and then the larger eagle?
Just curious!
Cheers,
Stu

Hi Stu, the most rear mark is an intermediate inspection mark. The one on the middle is a final inspection mark. These are often called Waffenamt Marks (Waffen=Weapon, amt=Office). The most forward is a proof mark, used to indicate the pistol passed a "hot" or over-pressure load firing. :)

Stu, chances are pretty good the most rear inspection is a SE/83 rather than a SE/63!

Thanks Frank mate!
I have the same on my S/42 Luger, interesting to hear!