Dealers for 1940 9mm Luger

jrdwestphal · 07-15-2015, 08:01 PM

I am looking to purchase a 1940 9mm luger as a gift for my husband. His grandfather brought back one from WWII, but chose to turn it in. I would like one that came back with a soldier (no import marks) with matching magazines. An original holster would be a bonus, but not necessary. (His grandfather's came back with a holster with SS markings, however I do understand the chances of finding that particular specification are low). My biggest concern is finding reputable dealers (since I am not a professional, or even a hobbyist, I would have little idea if what I was buying was legitimate) and I figure if anyone knows where I should shop, it's you guys. Any ideas? Price is not an issue, although I don't desire to overpay.

DavidJayUden · 07-15-2015, 08:19 PM

Several reputable dealers come to mind, and I'm certainly leaving out lots of smaller guys who have stellar reputations.
Try Simpson, Ltd. in Galesburg, IL, and also Legacy Collectables. They both have websites which can be quite informative just to browse.
I'm not aware of specific markings on SS holsters, so that may have been a soldier's add-on feature to add to the curb appeal.
Good luck and keep us posted of your progress. And you may well hear from forum members regarding suggestions or specific guns. Overall a trustworthy bunch.
dju

mrerick · 07-15-2015, 09:04 PM

Also checkpointcharlies.com in Wisconsin...

The RHSA (SS) didn't mark their kits in any way, and generally did not carry Lugers.

Matching magazines are somewhat rare, and rather expensive. You may wait some time before finding a dealer offering one with both of them.

foxdoublegunner · 07-15-2015, 11:19 PM

jrdwestphal,
I would also recommend Checkpoint Charlies. I have dealt with him several times and he has always been honest and fair with his prices.

sheepherder · 07-16-2015, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrerick

The RHSA (SS)...generally did not carry Lugers.

Hmm, A thought-provoking statement

...What, until 1942, when P-38's were available, did they carry???

"Jess"...You did not put a location in your profile...It's possible that there may be members near you willing to sell a bring-back...

The way collectors work is...They try to 'flesh out' their collection with representative examples of whatever Luger they are interested in...And when a better example comes along, they will sell off the 'placeholder' Luger they had bought originally...Gradually upgrading their collection...

So, although you may be looking for a well-used example of a bring-back rather than an 'as-new' example, someone here may have just what you're looking for...

alanint · 07-16-2015, 11:36 AM

Be prepared to pay in the neighborhood of $3,000 for a gun with the specifications you desire. They are out there, but you may have to wait for a decent rig to come along.

siegersallee · 07-16-2015, 12:20 PM

What about pre98.com. I have had good luck with Scott.

Curly1 · 07-16-2015, 12:25 PM

http://www.checkpointcharlies.com/ec...html?limit=all

Sergio Natali · 07-16-2015, 02:34 PM

Jess

First of all welcome to this forum of Luger enthusiasts.
I think it's a nice thought to buy your husband a 1940 Luger, I don't live in the States so I couldn't really address you to anybody in particular, but I would give you a good advice: don't be in a hurry, and if you find something interesting get as many details as you can then get in touch with this Forum, where I'm sure there will be always somebody ready to help you.
All he best.

Sergio

jrdwestphal · 07-16-2015, 07:48 PM

Thanks, guys, I will check out the dealers suggested. Sheepherder, thanks, I will update my profile. I am located in Alabama, on the Gulf Coast.

Mike B · 07-17-2015, 05:42 PM

You might want to check out this listing. I have done lots of business with this gentleman. No problems. His name is Walter Smeedy. His phone number is: 717-799-1249.

1940 CODE 42 NAZI GERMAN LUGER RIG W/ 1 MATCHING # MAGAZINE

GI#: 100517840

THIS IS A 1940 CODE 42 NAZI GERMAN LUGER RIG,9MM.THE LUGER IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITON,ALL ORIGINAL,NUMBER MATCHING ( 1 MAGAZINE IS NUMBERED TO THE GUN ),VERY GOOD BORE AND GRIPS,MECHANICALLY CORRECT AND ...Click for more info

http://www.gunsinternational.com/gun...n_id=100517840

07-15-2015, 08:01 PM	#1
jrdwestphal New User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dealers for 1940 9mm Luger I am looking to purchase a 1940 9mm luger as a gift for my husband. His grandfather brought back one from WWII, but chose to turn it in. I would like one that came back with a soldier (no import marks) with matching magazines. An original holster would be a bonus, but not necessary. (His grandfather's came back with a holster with SS markings, however I do understand the chances of finding that particular specification are low). My biggest concern is finding reputable dealers (since I am not a professional, or even a hobbyist, I would have little idea if what I was buying was legitimate) and I figure if anyone knows where I should shop, it's you guys. Any ideas? Price is not an issue, although I don't desire to overpay.

07-15-2015, 09:04 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Also checkpointcharlies.com in Wisconsin... The RHSA (SS) didn't mark their kits in any way, and generally did not carry Lugers. Matching magazines are somewhat rare, and rather expensive. You may wait some time before finding a dealer offering one with both of them. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

07-16-2015, 12:20 PM	#7
siegersallee User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 292 Thanks: 107 Thanked 57 Times in 34 Posts	What about pre98.com. I have had good luck with Scott. __________________ "Für Gott, Kaiser, und Vaterland" -seeking: Erfrut Mag 1229 (no script)

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Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,242 Thanks: 117 Thanked 714 Times in 371 Posts	http://www.checkpointcharlies.com/ec...html?limit=all __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

07-16-2015, 02:34 PM	#9
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Jess First of all welcome to this forum of Luger enthusiasts. I think it's a nice thought to buy your husband a 1940 Luger, I don't live in the States so I couldn't really address you to anybody in particular, but I would give you a good advice: don't be in a hurry, and if you find something interesting get as many details as you can then get in touch with this Forum, where I'm sure there will be always somebody ready to help you. All he best. Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

07-15-2015, 08:19 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Several reputable dealers come to mind, and I'm certainly leaving out lots of smaller guys who have stellar reputations. Try Simpson, Ltd. in Galesburg, IL, and also Legacy Collectables. They both have websites which can be quite informative just to browse. I'm not aware of specific markings on SS holsters, so that may have been a soldier's add-on feature to add to the curb appeal. Good luck and keep us posted of your progress. And you may well hear from forum members regarding suggestions or specific guns. Overall a trustworthy bunch. dju

07-15-2015, 11:19 PM	#4
foxdoublegunner User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California and Nevada Posts: 98 Thanks: 63 Thanked 67 Times in 29 Posts	jrdwestphal, I would also recommend Checkpoint Charlies. I have dealt with him several times and he has always been honest and fair with his prices.

07-16-2015, 11:36 AM	#6
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Be prepared to pay in the neighborhood of $3,000 for a gun with the specifications you desire. They are out there, but you may have to wait for a decent rig to come along.

07-16-2015, 07:48 PM	#10
jrdwestphal New User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, guys, I will check out the dealers suggested. Sheepherder, thanks, I will update my profile. I am located in Alabama, on the Gulf Coast.

07-17-2015, 05:42 PM	#11
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	You might want to check out this listing. I have done lots of business with this gentleman. No problems. His name is Walter Smeedy. His phone number is: 717-799-1249. 1940 CODE 42 NAZI GERMAN LUGER RIG W/ 1 MATCHING # MAGAZINE GI#: 100517840 THIS IS A 1940 CODE 42 NAZI GERMAN LUGER RIG,9MM.THE LUGER IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITON,ALL ORIGINAL,NUMBER MATCHING ( 1 MAGAZINE IS NUMBERED TO THE GUN ),VERY GOOD BORE AND GRIPS,MECHANICALLY CORRECT AND ...Click for more info http://www.gunsinternational.com/gun...n_id=100517840