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bill m · 04-05-2002, 11:03 PM

Hi,

This information is not found in any book that I am aware of, but is from collecting serial numbers of both Lugers and magazines. From these data sheets one can determine approximate changes, transitions and what went with what.

The blue rolled magazines with 655 on the base were used with the late 1939 code 42 Lugers and the early 1940 code 42 Lugers. The 1940 code 42 Luger magazines were mixed from the very beginning of production with either two 655 blue rolled magazines or two 122 code magazines. Again, the transition to exclusivly 122 code magazines took place in the late "d" block it looks like. The Navy Lugers of 1940 though for some reason are found with either the 655 or 122 code magazines well beyond the "d" block, which I do not have the answer for. Recorded magazines tell us this though.

The type of magazine, acceptance marks, and how they are pinned are a study in itself. If you are going to collect Lugers with a matching magazine, or two matching magazines, this is information that is a must for you to learn.

04-05-2002, 11:03 PM	#7
bill m User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Serial Numbers and data sheets Hi, This information is not found in any book that I am aware of, but is from collecting serial numbers of both Lugers and magazines. From these data sheets one can determine approximate changes, transitions and what went with what. The blue rolled magazines with 655 on the base were used with the late 1939 code 42 Lugers and the early 1940 code 42 Lugers. The 1940 code 42 Luger magazines were mixed from the very beginning of production with either two 655 blue rolled magazines or two 122 code magazines. Again, the transition to exclusivly 122 code magazines took place in the late "d" block it looks like. The Navy Lugers of 1940 though for some reason are found with either the 655 or 122 code magazines well beyond the "d" block, which I do not have the answer for. Recorded magazines tell us this though. The type of magazine, acceptance marks, and how they are pinned are a study in itself. If you are going to collect Lugers with a matching magazine, or two matching magazines, this is information that is a must for you to learn.