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barr44 · 12-07-2008, 10:17 AM

I am looking at a 1936 S-42 luger for sale, that is supposedly early '36. It doesn't have any of the Nazi proof marks, but has Weimar proofs and all matching numbers.
Have any of you folks ever heard of such a gun? I can't find any information in my books on it. All the information that I have indicates that all of the S-42s were made for military use and I would imagine that they would have all of the military proofs. The only thing I can imagine is that the gun has been reconditioned and the proofs polished off. It's a mystery to me.
As always, any information would be appreciated.
Hopefully, I will have some photos soon.
Thanks, barr44.

12-07-2008, 10:17 AM	#1
barr44 User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: york co., va Posts: 153 Thanks: 27 Thanked 35 Times in 21 Posts	Info on a 1936 S-42, please! I am looking at a 1936 S-42 luger for sale, that is supposedly early '36. It doesn't have any of the Nazi proof marks, but has Weimar proofs and all matching numbers. Have any of you folks ever heard of such a gun? I can't find any information in my books on it. All the information that I have indicates that all of the S-42s were made for military use and I would imagine that they would have all of the military proofs. The only thing I can imagine is that the gun has been reconditioned and the proofs polished off. It's a mystery to me. As always, any information would be appreciated. Hopefully, I will have some photos soon. Thanks, barr44.