1940 42 Luger (And its big brother)

ugafx4 · 03-28-2014, 07:53 AM

Hello Everyone!

I recently acquired my first luger from a member on this forum. You can find detailed discussion and close up pictures of this same luger in a thread below, so I am not going to bore you with those.

What I do want to show you is the reason that I wanted this specific date and code!

I hope you enjoy my pictures and I would be more than happy to supply anymore if any questions arise. I would really appreciate your feedback!

So I have my Luger 42 code 1940 (all matching bringback) and a 1940 42 code k98k (all matching bringback).

Enjoy!

mrerick · 03-28-2014, 07:54 AM

Super examples, and a nice match-up Ty!!! Congratulations. Oberndorf must have been quite busy making both of these!

Marc

Douglas Jr. · 03-28-2014, 09:13 AM

Now, that's I would call it an "infantry rig"

ugafx4 · 03-28-2014, 09:43 AM

Thanks guys!

I am working on locating a 1940 holster for it and then I think I am going to move on to belt and buckle. Then a helmet!

This is going to get expensive!

Was Oberndorf producing anything besides these two firearms at the time?

My luger is a B block gun (2767 B) any idea on the month this was produced? I would like to try and figure out the month my K98 was produced as well.

Edward Tinker · 03-28-2014, 09:49 AM

months are always a guess - you take approx how many made in a year and divide it - no official records out there

I would think that Mauser made machine guns, artillery, etc that same year, besides the P38

danielsand · 03-28-2014, 09:55 AM

You DEFINITELY need to look for an MP40 now. Very few weapons crews were armed with K98 and P08 (e.g. mortar and MG units), MP40/P08 was more common combo. Although P38was officially adopted by Wehrmacht at that time, many mid level officers were armed with MP40/P08 combo.

Once you get the MP40, you need to look at MG42,......where does it stop!? We're all sick.

Congrats on the beautifull/historical weapons.

ugafx4 · 03-28-2014, 09:58 AM

I mean if I have to start saving for some m/gs then I better get started.

For the posterity of the collection!

Also my k98 is qq block so these will be nowhere close.

ugafx4 · 03-28-2014, 10:05 AM

I have been looking at mp40 parts kits for years!

That is my dream gun and when I was a kid I got to shoot one that was full auto. I will never forget that.

Parts kit prices have SKYROCKETED. Then if I get a parts kit, I will want to shoot it. I would never be happy with a dummy gun. Its hard for me to justify 2000-3000 bucks on a dummy gun.

There is a beautiful parts kit up on gun broker right now for an mp40. The fiance would murder me if I decided to purchase the mp40 over going on a honeymoon (:

I think my next purchase will be a g/k43.

I have some k98s I would not mind trading up towards a mp40 or g43.

Edward Tinker · 03-28-2014, 10:12 AM

Patience is difficult, but the big, great collections, take YEARS....

Mike Z · 03-28-2014, 10:16 AM

Thats really nice.

blockislander · 03-28-2014, 01:19 PM

I Love the collection!

danielsand · 03-28-2014, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

Patience is difficult, but the big, great collections, take YEARS....

MANY, many years, lots of patience, and PLENTY of disposable income. The first piece in my collection, was acquired 32 years ago. I am missing ONE item, and I'm done. Been on the hunt for that piece since 2009.

danielsand · 03-28-2014, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ugafx4

I would never be happy with a dummy gun. Its hard for me to justify 2000-3000 bucks on a dummy gun.

No dummies for me either. If it doesn't "rock&roll", it doesn't have place in my collection. It's only money, time, and patience. The problem? Money is NOT a problem, but the time is running out, and the patience was never there!

Valfodur · 03-30-2014, 09:24 AM

Wow awesome!!

03-28-2014, 07:53 AM	#1
ugafx4 User Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 36 Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts	1940 42 Luger (And its big brother) Hello Everyone! I recently acquired my first luger from a member on this forum. You can find detailed discussion and close up pictures of this same luger in a thread below, so I am not going to bore you with those. What I do want to show you is the reason that I wanted this specific date and code! I hope you enjoy my pictures and I would be more than happy to supply anymore if any questions arise. I would really appreciate your feedback! So I have my Luger 42 code 1940 (all matching bringback) and a 1940 42 code k98k (all matching bringback). Enjoy! Attached Thumbnails

03-28-2014, 07:54 AM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Super examples, and a nice match-up Ty!!! Congratulations. Oberndorf must have been quite busy making both of these! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-28-2014, 09:49 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	months are always a guess - you take approx how many made in a year and divide it - no official records out there I would think that Mauser made machine guns, artillery, etc that same year, besides the P38 __________________ 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

03-28-2014, 09:13 AM	#3
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Now, that's I would call it an "infantry rig"

03-28-2014, 09:43 AM	#4
ugafx4 User Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 36 Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks guys! I am working on locating a 1940 holster for it and then I think I am going to move on to belt and buckle. Then a helmet! This is going to get expensive! Was Oberndorf producing anything besides these two firearms at the time? My luger is a B block gun (2767 B) any idea on the month this was produced? I would like to try and figure out the month my K98 was produced as well.

03-28-2014, 09:55 AM	#6
danielsand User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 137 Thanks: 52 Thanked 100 Times in 43 Posts	You DEFINITELY need to look for an MP40 now. Very few weapons crews were armed with K98 and P08 (e.g. mortar and MG units), MP40/P08 was more common combo. Although P38was officially adopted by Wehrmacht at that time, many mid level officers were armed with MP40/P08 combo. Once you get the MP40, you need to look at MG42,......where does it stop!? We're all sick. Congrats on the beautifull/historical weapons.

03-28-2014, 09:58 AM	#7
ugafx4 User Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 36 Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts	I mean if I have to start saving for some m/gs then I better get started. For the posterity of the collection! Also my k98 is qq block so these will be nowhere close.

03-28-2014, 10:05 AM	#8
ugafx4 User Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 36 Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts	I have been looking at mp40 parts kits for years! That is my dream gun and when I was a kid I got to shoot one that was full auto. I will never forget that. Parts kit prices have SKYROCKETED. Then if I get a parts kit, I will want to shoot it. I would never be happy with a dummy gun. Its hard for me to justify 2000-3000 bucks on a dummy gun. There is a beautiful parts kit up on gun broker right now for an mp40. The fiance would murder me if I decided to purchase the mp40 over going on a honeymoon (: I think my next purchase will be a g/k43. I have some k98s I would not mind trading up towards a mp40 or g43.

03-28-2014, 10:12 AM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Patience is difficult, but the big, great collections, take YEARS....

03-28-2014, 10:16 AM	#10
Mike Z User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 181 Thanks: 54 Thanked 79 Times in 39 Posts	Thats really nice.

03-28-2014, 01:19 PM	#11
blockislander User Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 32 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	I Love the collection!

03-30-2014, 09:24 AM	#14
Valfodur User Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 5 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow awesome!!