a recent aquisition

cec70ss · 11-20-2007, 08:00 PM

My father in law recently gave me a 1939 Luger in near perfect condition with original finish. I took it to a local dealer who did not know much about them other than it was in excellent condition. I assume that is a military version because of the German Eagle stamped on it in a few places. All of the numbers match including the mag. The holster has a persons name stamped on to it also with the German Eagle stamp. How could I go about finding what happened to this individual POW, KIA or survived to the end or even still surviving?

I do know that:
- it is a 1939
- all matching numbers inside and out
- also matching number mag
-excellent condition very slight holster wear on the barrel near muzzle

What I would like to know is:
- general value
- what type of possible history it may have
- is it a collectible piece
- is it exclusively a WWII piece

RylanBrissette · 11-20-2007, 08:11 PM

What is the name stamped on the holster?? Other than that there isn't much to go on.. And pictures of this "stamp" and name would help a lot. Unless it is someone very well known, it is almost impossible to find info about them.

Edward Tinker · 11-20-2007, 08:23 PM

hello and welcome Eddie;

give us a bit more information;

1939 and what is ont he toggle (S42 42, etc)

What is the # under the eagles on the right?

most likely the stamping of a name is the holster manufacturer, but if "carved" in, it is possible to look for a ww2 vet in the archives, but without a serial number a very long shot.

Would love to see pictures?

Ed

cec70ss · 11-20-2007, 08:55 PM

I am sorry the pistol is 1940. 42 is on the toggel. The number under the Eagles on the right is either 656 or 856 I am far sighted and the first number is stamped light. The name on the holster is Karl Barth Waldbro dated 1939. I am still trying to figure out the photo upload. give me a minute.

cec70ss · 11-20-2007, 09:16 PM

The file is to large. Would you like them via e-mail?

thegundude · 11-20-2007, 09:30 PM

Eddie, welcome to the forums...

If you would like, you can send the pictures to me and I'll post them for you. Email is pshesshill@charter dot net.

cec70ss · 11-21-2007, 10:48 PM

I am sorry the pistol is 1940. 42 is on the toggel. The number under the Eagles on the right is either 656 or 856 I am far sighted and the first number is stamped light. The name on the holster is Karl Barth Waldbro dated 1939. I will get the pictures out when I return home.

11-20-2007, 08:00 PM	#1
cec70ss New User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	a recent aquisition My father in law recently gave me a 1939 Luger in near perfect condition with original finish. I took it to a local dealer who did not know much about them other than it was in excellent condition. I assume that is a military version because of the German Eagle stamped on it in a few places. All of the numbers match including the mag. The holster has a persons name stamped on to it also with the German Eagle stamp. How could I go about finding what happened to this individual POW, KIA or survived to the end or even still surviving? I do know that: - it is a 1939 - all matching numbers inside and out - also matching number mag -excellent condition very slight holster wear on the barrel near muzzle What I would like to know is: - general value - what type of possible history it may have - is it a collectible piece - is it exclusively a WWII piece

11-20-2007, 08:11 PM	#2
RylanBrissette User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 189 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: a recent aquisition What is the name stamped on the holster?? Other than that there isn't much to go on.. And pictures of this "stamp" and name would help a lot. Unless it is someone very well known, it is almost impossible to find info about them.

11-20-2007, 08:23 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,927 Thanks: 2,028 Thanked 4,525 Times in 2,090 Posts	hello and welcome Eddie; give us a bit more information; 1939 and what is ont he toggle (S42 42, etc) What is the # under the eagles on the right? most likely the stamping of a name is the holster manufacturer, but if "carved" in, it is possible to look for a ww2 vet in the archives, but without a serial number a very long shot. Would love to see pictures? Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

11-20-2007, 09:30 PM	#6
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Eddie, welcome to the forums... If you would like, you can send the pictures to me and I'll post them for you. Email is pshesshill@charter dot net. __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

11-20-2007, 08:55 PM	#4
cec70ss New User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am sorry the pistol is 1940. 42 is on the toggel. The number under the Eagles on the right is either 656 or 856 I am far sighted and the first number is stamped light. The name on the holster is Karl Barth Waldbro dated 1939. I am still trying to figure out the photo upload. give me a minute.

11-20-2007, 09:16 PM	#5
cec70ss New User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The file is to large. Would you like them via e-mail?

11-21-2007, 10:48 PM	#7
cec70ss New User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am sorry the pistol is 1940. 42 is on the toggel. The number under the Eagles on the right is either 656 or 856 I am far sighted and the first number is stamped light. The name on the holster is Karl Barth Waldbro dated 1939. I will get the pictures out when I return home.