WTK: 1936 S/42 for BYF 42

coogan · 06-18-2004, 09:33 PM

Hey all,

First off, this is not a "troll post".

I will be acquiring a 1936 S/42 P.08 in the near future. SN is in the i block (??90 i). I have been looking for a decent WWII Luger for sometime, but this doen't really fit my needs. A BYF 42 (in similar condition) would be better.

Now, the 1936 is 100% original (save magazine, which I think is a droop wing 63, kinda dinged up there and the mag body has a different serial than the base) as far as I can tell (SN matches on visible parts, interior left in the white, has "the look", grips are immaculate, etc.) The finish is 95+% and the straw is around 90+% (I am being conservative here), the bore is dirty (hoping no pits) I have not taken the piece down, but I have little doubt that I will find a "wrong" part.

The piece comes from an 87 year old vet. No glamorous "SS Story" with this one. He traded a bottle of cognac to get it. I hope to be picking this up in the very near future, just need to sync our schedules.

So here is my question: what am I looking at as far as a trade would be concerned?

Thanks to all for any input.

Semper Fi,

Mike

Carl · 06-18-2004, 09:53 PM

Mike,
Check your private message.

coogan · 06-18-2004, 10:29 PM

Carl,

Replied.

Mike

Thor · 06-18-2004, 10:34 PM

One dealer has listed two for sale to give you an idea of price.
#1 MAUSER S/42 1936, 95% blue, 85% straw, very good bore, very good grips $1895.00
#2 MAUSER S/42 1936; 95% blue, 80% straw, excellent bore, very good grips, some spotting on barrel & sideplate $1095.00

coogan · 06-20-2004, 05:11 PM

Thor,

Thanks for the reference.

Mike

06-18-2004, 10:34 PM	#4
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	One dealer has listed two for sale to give you an idea of price. #1 MAUSER S/42 1936, 95% blue, 85% straw, very good bore, very good grips $1895.00 #2 MAUSER S/42 1936; 95% blue, 80% straw, excellent bore, very good grips, some spotting on barrel & sideplate $1095.00 __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

06-18-2004, 09:33 PM	#1
coogan User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pa. Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	WTK: 1936 S/42 for BYF 42 Hey all, First off, this is not a "troll post". I will be acquiring a 1936 S/42 P.08 in the near future. SN is in the i block (??90 i). I have been looking for a decent WWII Luger for sometime, but this doen't really fit my needs. A BYF 42 (in similar condition) would be better. Now, the 1936 is 100% original (save magazine, which I think is a droop wing 63, kinda dinged up there and the mag body has a different serial than the base) as far as I can tell (SN matches on visible parts, interior left in the white, has "the look", grips are immaculate, etc.) The finish is 95+% and the straw is around 90+% (I am being conservative here), the bore is dirty (hoping no pits) I have not taken the piece down, but I have little doubt that I will find a "wrong" part. The piece comes from an 87 year old vet. No glamorous "SS Story" with this one. He traded a bottle of cognac to get it. I hope to be picking this up in the very near future, just need to sync our schedules. So here is my question: what am I looking at as far as a trade would be concerned? Thanks to all for any input. Semper Fi, Mike

06-18-2004, 09:53 PM	#2
Carl User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Central PA Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Mike, Check your private message.

06-18-2004, 10:29 PM	#3
coogan User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pa. Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Carl, Replied. Mike

06-20-2004, 05:11 PM	#5
coogan User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pa. Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thor, Thanks for the reference. Mike