1935 G date S/42 Question.

scale330l · 12-15-2014, 08:25 PM

Hey guys i just recently got an all matching numbers 1935 G date luger and after researching it some im suspecting its an early Police issue gun. My only question is there is a little letter code under the barrel on the frame of a "d" just wondering if anyone can tell me what that little letter stands for.
Research says G date lugers with the early e or f in that very spot are most likely police issue guns so i was wondering if mine is even older? because of the d letter?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Came with 2 matching mags and holster(kinda beat up)..

DavidJayUden · 12-15-2014, 09:26 PM

There are a few things to look for so photos of the gun, magzines and holster would help.
The D shows that production had advanced from 0001 up thru 9999 one time with no suffix, then again thru the A block, then B block, etc.
It does stand to logic that the D block came before E or F, but the book guys will have to tell you which blocks, if any, were specifically designated for the police.
There were a couple of extra police safety gadgets that we can look for in photos too.
But regardless, any matching G date gun is a good score.
Welcome aboard;
dju

scale330l · 12-15-2014, 10:11 PM

Yes my gun has the Politzei gadgets on it

DavidJayUden · 12-15-2014, 10:14 PM

Well, that's a pretty good hint...
dju

alvin · 12-16-2014, 01:16 AM

Is there a "sear safety" -- a piece of stiff leaf spring mounted on the left ridge on the receiver?

Sergio Natali · 12-16-2014, 04:16 AM

Clayton

First of all welcome to this Forum made by LUGER enthusiasts.
In cases like this would be a very good idea to post some detailed pictures of the gun so the experts of this site would be able to give you a pretty precise answer.

Sergio

scale330l · 12-16-2014, 04:19 PM

Yes it has the sear safety that pops up once placed on safe..

mrerick · 12-16-2014, 05:33 PM

I think that you have confused the normal safety (that blocks the sear when the gun is on safe) with a special feature used only on police guns.

Search this site and you should find some pictures of the one we're talking about. Better yet, post pictures of what you're trying to analyze.

Marc

12-15-2014, 08:25 PM	#1
scale330l New User Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1935 G date S/42 Question. Hey guys i just recently got an all matching numbers 1935 G date luger and after researching it some im suspecting its an early Police issue gun. My only question is there is a little letter code under the barrel on the frame of a "d" just wondering if anyone can tell me what that little letter stands for. Research says G date lugers with the early e or f in that very spot are most likely police issue guns so i was wondering if mine is even older? because of the d letter? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Came with 2 matching mags and holster(kinda beat up)..

12-16-2014, 04:16 AM	#6
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	Clayton First of all welcome to this Forum made by LUGER enthusiasts. In cases like this would be a very good idea to post some detailed pictures of the gun so the experts of this site would be able to give you a pretty precise answer. Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

12-16-2014, 05:33 PM	#8
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	I think that you have confused the normal safety (that blocks the sear when the gun is on safe) with a special feature used only on police guns. Search this site and you should find some pictures of the one we're talking about. Better yet, post pictures of what you're trying to analyze. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

12-15-2014, 09:26 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	There are a few things to look for so photos of the gun, magzines and holster would help. The D shows that production had advanced from 0001 up thru 9999 one time with no suffix, then again thru the A block, then B block, etc. It does stand to logic that the D block came before E or F, but the book guys will have to tell you which blocks, if any, were specifically designated for the police. There were a couple of extra police safety gadgets that we can look for in photos too. But regardless, any matching G date gun is a good score. Welcome aboard; dju

12-15-2014, 10:11 PM	#3
scale330l New User Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes my gun has the Politzei gadgets on it

12-15-2014, 10:14 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Well, that's a pretty good hint... dju

12-16-2014, 01:16 AM	#5
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Is there a "sear safety" -- a piece of stiff leaf spring mounted on the left ridge on the receiver?

12-16-2014, 04:19 PM	#7
scale330l New User Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes it has the sear safety that pops up once placed on safe..