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guns3545 · 08-12-2010, 12:23 PM

In the spirit of the FORUM, no, you should absolutely not shoot this ammunition in a Luger or any other weapon.

This ammunition is extremely collectible. If you do not want to collect it, there are ample markets to sell it. You can then buy all the 9mm Parabellum you could ever use, barring participation in WWIII. It is extremely valuable.

However, you did ask a question and I will answer it. Yes, you can shoot it if the ammunition appears to be intact. Look for leakage, corrosion, bulging, etc. But also remember that ammunition from this era is corrosive and if you do not properly neutralize and clean your gun, damage will occur. If you over neutralize, frosting of the bore will occur.

John

PS: This begs the question whether you should shoot your 1940 code 42 Luger at all. I am assuming that it is not collector quality.

JR

08-12-2010, 12:23 PM	#2
guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 438 Thanks: 661 Thanked 493 Times in 219 Posts	In the spirit of the FORUM, no, you should absolutely not shoot this ammunition in a Luger or any other weapon. This ammunition is extremely collectible. If you do not want to collect it, there are ample markets to sell it. You can then buy all the 9mm Parabellum you could ever use, barring participation in WWIII. It is extremely valuable. However, you did ask a question and I will answer it. Yes, you can shoot it if the ammunition appears to be intact. Look for leakage, corrosion, bulging, etc. But also remember that ammunition from this era is corrosive and if you do not properly neutralize and clean your gun, damage will occur. If you over neutralize, frosting of the bore will occur. John PS: This begs the question whether you should shoot your 1940 code 42 Luger at all. I am assuming that it is not collector quality. JR Last edited by guns3545; 08-12-2010 at 12:25 PM. Reason: add info