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WW2collector

08-17-2010 12:42 AM

Need help identifying a true K/M luger!!

Gents, need a little help here. Questioning a 1940 Mauser 42 Baltic Sea Navy Rig

I'm looking at 42 code 1940 Kriegsmarine Luger. It has an "O" an and number and a front strap. It's mag is numbered to the weapon, but for some reason isn't a navy mag. The is no "Eagle/M" that I'm so used to seeing. Just want to make sure it's a genuine KM, before I start selling my WWII collection in order to afford this one piece....

1) Is that in normal that it's labeled on front,, not back strap - not to mention the non-existant E/M?,
and the non-KM marked MATCHING mag?

2) - What is this Luger rig worth?? Please take a look at the pics:

http://www.phoenixinvestmentarms.com...NaziNavy40.htm

Thanks!!

Edward Tinker

08-17-2010 02:24 AM

I assume that you have Jan Still's 3rd Reich Lugers?

Here is one link on Jan's board;

http://luger.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=23075

Value depends on if you want to spend that much. There are some navy lugers out in the market right...

Jason L

08-17-2010 06:14 AM

Hi Gene,
Some questions......
Why is there an overstamp on the mag serial #?
Why don't they show a picture of the second mag bottom?
Where are the detail photos of the holster?....the holster is a very important part of this rig.
That is a lot of money, I would make sure everything is 100% correct!!!
Good Luck,
Jason

Norme

08-17-2010 08:32 AM

Hi Gene, The E/M was discontinued some time in 1935. Without singling out this particular seller, you should be aware that KM Lugers are a popular target for fakers, all it takes to add $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 in value are a few pantographed marks. Regards, Norm

Jack Lawman

08-17-2010 08:39 AM

Some old info

Here's some old info you may find helpful:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...nvestment+arms

WW2collector

08-17-2010 09:26 AM

Gents, thank you for your help!

I'm new to KM Lugers, having collected several non-Luger KM pistols, along with a Black Widow, dont have the 3rd Reich Lugers book yet.will certainly purchase it soon enough!

Jack Lawman

08-17-2010 10:18 AM

Jan Still has completed a new edition of "3rd Reich Lugers". It is in final production (due out in a few months?). It will have new info and updates. Buying his books new is the most economical way to get them... unlike most other things!

Jack

WW2collector

08-17-2010 10:25 AM

Jack, thank you!

Edward Tinker

08-17-2010 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Lawman (Post 181923)

no, he said he is about 85% done with it, it will not be out for at least 6-8 months is my guess....

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