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I did some horse trading and ended up with an old Luger. Can you experts tell me a little about it from the pics? Is it military issue? It looks to be all matching #'s exept for the magazine. I assume the 1938 is the year it was built? I would like to shoot it this weekend is there any ammo to stay away from?

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Yes, it is a Mauser made World War Two Luger.

If all the serially numbered parts are matching as you say, then you may want to reconsider actually shooting it. Others will tell you that if you break one of these serially numbered parts, then the value of your Luger will be reduced by about half.

Mauser720 - Ron

It's a 1938 production, made by Mauser as indicated by the S/42 code on the toggle. Approximately 113,800 were produced in serial range 400b-4500n. A fairly common variation and year, but no one knows how many have survived intact.


If you should decide to shoot it. Use only standard velocity ammo, such as Winchester(white box)or S&B. DO NOT use Cor-bon or +P, it will damage the Luger.

Another Ron

Typical S/42 1938 military Mauser luger. Serial range (according to Jan Still) 400b-4500n, estimated production 113,800. Note the magazine appears to be a Haenel made police magazine. It is a good shooting luger. Use current manufactured 9mm luger ammo such as Magtech, Winchester, etc. These puppies tend to stovepipe with reloads or older rounds. Of course the magazine quality is crucial. The follower should move up and down without hesitation. Wouldn't hurt to lubricate the inside parts. Good shooting!

Darn it Ron, we have to be lightening fast on the keyboard to beat you!

Hi Doc,

Caffine, lots of caffine.:jumper::burnout:

Thank you guys. I was hoping for a reply like OMG # 7999thats the luger that shot at Hitler in the summer of 1940. It's worth about a gazzilion dollers:burnout:. Realy thanks I only have about $300.00 in it. I've got to shoot it though.

$300 for a WW2 military Mauser luger plus a servicable holster! Wow! You did very well. Retail cost for these two items today would have cost you up to six times what you paid!