LugerForum Discussion Forums - View Single Post - S42, 1936, P-08 original?

03-08-2001, 07:40 PM

Just to beat the horse a little more. I want to be sure we/you are using the correct terms. The parts you mentioned should be strawed, this would appear as a yellowish color or if worn bare steel (white metal). If they are a "blue" or Black color the gun has been refinished after 1936. This could still be a pre-45, German re-blue or rework, but this is not likley and would be difficult to verify without a hands on evaluation. As far as Mauser German contract Lugers are concerned (S/42,42,byf)they were strawed (parts you mentioned) until about May of 1937 (give or take a month)some of the Mauser contract/commercial "Banner" types had strawed parts well after that date. Best of Luck.

03-08-2001, 07:40 PM	#5
BCC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: S42, 1936, P-08 original? Just to beat the horse a little more. I want to be sure we/you are using the correct terms. The parts you mentioned should be strawed, this would appear as a yellowish color or if worn bare steel (white metal). If they are a "blue" or Black color the gun has been refinished after 1936. This could still be a pre-45, German re-blue or rework, but this is not likley and would be difficult to verify without a hands on evaluation. As far as Mauser German contract Lugers are concerned (S/42,42,byf)they were strawed (parts you mentioned) until about May of 1937 (give or take a month)some of the Mauser contract/commercial "Banner" types had strawed parts well after that date. Best of Luck.