S42 is the code for mauser, which is a military marking, in addition, the 1938 was for military also. the eagle 63 is a the army acceptance.
the military (nor commericial banner lugers) were never made in nickle.
I would pick up a nickle luger and figure it is worth $550 or so as a shooter piece.
ed
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Edward Tinker
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Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers
Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV
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