[Marvin]

Hello Jim,


Your 1939 Luger is one of the more common ones available, but very desireable. In 1939, Mauser did make a few changes in the size of the Waffenamt stamps and this is one area that makes the 1939 a very interesting pistol to collect. There were three different sizes usually classes as small, medium and large stamps. Sometimes, there is a combination of sizes during the change from one size to the other. If you are interested, the book by Jan Still, "Third Reich Lugers" is one of the best for all the details on the 1939 and other Nazi era Lugers and their accoutrments.


As to the value of your pistol, it is very difficult without a condition description. From what you describe, it sounds like a 90-93% condition pistol. I would guess that a value on the pistol would be in the $800 range. The holster and tool, if in VG-Exc. condition would sell in the range of approx. $175. If a spare magazine was present, it would sell for approx. $75 in VG condition. This is the going values in my area, maybe others can give you additional info from their areas.


Now, as to the "not cocking" problem. The first thing I would check is the firing pin and the sear catch to see there is any wear at that point so the firing pin is not "catching" on the sear. Second, I would check the sear spring to make sure it is forcing the sear into engagement with the firing pin. Others may have more ideas and they will post them. Good Luck on finding the problem.


Marvin