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Originally Posted by wlyon
None of the 1936 Mausers had the Mauser bump. This started during the 1937 production. Sorry about your holster but it is a poor repro. Normal to have faked dates manufacturers etc. Look at pictures of original WW2 holsters ,especially the back, and you will see the issues. Hope you did not pay much for this. These sell on eBay for under $40. We have all been there during our early collecting days. Part of the luger tuition. Buy all the books you can afford and study study study. And then you will still make mistakes. Happy collecting Bill
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wylon,
You just relieved me with the 1936 Mausers not having bumps. When I got the Luger (1936 S/42) I knew it had been reblued because the bluing was even all over the gun without showing wear on parts that would become worn. I figured it was hot blued dipped or something like it all over but this did not really worry me. All parts are matching numbers for the gun and the gun worked flawlessly for the previous owner (whose daughter also enjoyed shooting). The holster was just a throw in with the presentation case and the Third Reich Insignia along with two sets of grips not original to the gun (Walnut and Ivory).
My idea of collecting Lugers is for shooting rather than putting away as too valuable to shoot. My 1937 shoots perfectly but hits a foot high at 50 yards. I haven't shot the 1936 yet but I have known the owner since we met many years ago. He was in Vietnam and I was in Panama, Haiti, and Bosnia. I've bought a lot of guns from him and all of them proved to be the best to collect. He said the holster was after market as well as both sets of grips, but the 1936 S/42 does have all matching parts (reblued). A collector likes all original without rebluing I know but in my collecting I am able to make room where true collectors are not able to make room.
My avatar is a true WWII Walther PPK of the Third Reich with Dural Frame and the Eagle with Swastika imprinted below the magazine release. It is rare. Serial number 429630 k. I bought it rather cheaply and found out it was one of some thousand that Walther PP collectors would like to have if they can find it. It shoots perfectly (7.65mm Zella Mehlis Thur.).
I like P-08s because of the history and especially because of the WAY they shoot! There is no other 9mm pistol like a P-08!
I tend to like the military versions instead of the Domestic versions because I was a soldier once now fading away....
PS.
I like issued guns to military and not to civilians. I can't help myself on this.