1936 s/42 AND .22 Luger trainer?

Bob in OH · 03-23-2003, 05:11 PM

Just bought a 1936 s/42 that is matching with 50% straw (plus holster/ Eagle/63 tool) ($700). The guy also had a very interesting .22 single shot that I snagged for $225.

I am intrigued with this single shot .22. The toggle train up top is maker marked (3X) star over "AF" over vertical line over chevrons. The barrel is crown/R...over the AF chevron thing...over FL.22L over crown/ELG. The left side rear has a monograph that appears to be a fanciful ACF that is inside a shield 3/4" square.

The SN is 14!! The front of the frame is also SN'ed as is the barrel to match.

This piece is 98% original blue and wood grips are checkered and perfect.

In three weeks, I have bought from the same guy 4 Mauser Nazi Lugers, about 5 edges, 4 holsters, 1 P38... and now this 22 which just might be a sleeper!!

I am real curious whether the readers here have any info on this .22...TIA...Bob

Lugerdoc · 03-24-2003, 10:18 AM

OH Bob, A series of photos of your 22 would probably get you more info. I can't tell from your description, whether you have a pistol or rifle and whether it's a luger "look-a-like" or not. Tom H.

John Sabato · 03-24-2003, 11:51 AM

Bob, by any chance is this the single shot training pistol that you have acquired?

This is a Single Shot Francotte .22 Caliber Training Pistol, and this photo is the only photo I have ever seen of one.

Bob in OH · 03-24-2003, 07:48 PM

John- You are amazing as you nailed this one. I have attached several pics and this one is not too bad. The last pic is the grip screw which has not been altered. Again, with the low SN and proofs I figured I had better snag it. Any additional comments or thoughts would be great. Thanks...Bob

John Sabato · 03-24-2003, 08:08 PM

Nice Catch Bob! One of these (the photo) was auctioned in Europe last year... I will see if I can find the record of what was paid for it. I am sure it is more than you paid!

03-23-2003, 05:11 PM	#1
Bob in OH User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NE OH Posts: 129 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	1936 s/42 AND .22 Luger trainer? Just bought a 1936 s/42 that is matching with 50% straw (plus holster/ Eagle/63 tool) ($700). The guy also had a very interesting .22 single shot that I snagged for $225. I am intrigued with this single shot .22. The toggle train up top is maker marked (3X) star over "AF" over vertical line over chevrons. The barrel is crown/R...over the AF chevron thing...over FL.22L over crown/ELG. The left side rear has a monograph that appears to be a fanciful ACF that is inside a shield 3/4" square. The SN is 14!! The front of the frame is also SN'ed as is the barrel to match. This piece is 98% original blue and wood grips are checkered and perfect. In three weeks, I have bought from the same guy 4 Mauser Nazi Lugers, about 5 edges, 4 holsters, 1 P38... and now this 22 which just might be a sleeper!! I am real curious whether the readers here have any info on this .22...TIA...Bob

03-24-2003, 10:18 AM	#2
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	OH Bob, A series of photos of your 22 would probably get you more info. I can't tell from your description, whether you have a pistol or rifle and whether it's a luger "look-a-like" or not. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

03-24-2003, 11:51 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Bob, by any chance is this the single shot training pistol that you have acquired? This is a Single Shot Francotte .22 Caliber Training Pistol, and this photo is the only photo I have ever seen of one. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-24-2003, 08:08 PM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Nice Catch Bob! One of these (the photo) was auctioned in Europe last year... I will see if I can find the record of what was paid for it. I am sure it is more than you paid! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-24-2003, 07:48 PM	#4
Bob in OH User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NE OH Posts: 129 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	John- You are amazing as you nailed this one. I have attached several pics and this one is not too bad. The last pic is the grip screw which has not been altered. Again, with the low SN and proofs I figured I had better snag it. Any additional comments or thoughts would be great. Thanks...Bob