Shooting a 1936 S/42 - replace original parts first?

JD · 06-09-2004, 12:47 PM

I am buying a really nice, all matching 1936 dated S/42. It is in approx. 95% condition, and has an absolutely perfect bore that just begs to be shot, at least on a limited basis. All of my other lugers are either shooter condition guns that I don't worry about, or Interarms Mauser Parabellums. My question is should I replace some of the orginal parts on this S/42 before shooting to prevent breaking an original part numbered to the gun, and if so, which parts. The springs all feel like they are good. I was thinking of replacing the extractor and firing pin, and maybe the grips also. Any other parts that should be replaced? Am I being too concerned about something that really isn't a problem? I would greatly appreciate any advice!

Thanks!

JD

06-09-2004, 12:47 PM	#1
JD User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Western Washington Posts: 107 Thanks: 58 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	Shooting a 1936 S/42 - replace original parts first? I am buying a really nice, all matching 1936 dated S/42. It is in approx. 95% condition, and has an absolutely perfect bore that just begs to be shot, at least on a limited basis. All of my other lugers are either shooter condition guns that I don't worry about, or Interarms Mauser Parabellums. My question is should I replace some of the orginal parts on this S/42 before shooting to prevent breaking an original part numbered to the gun, and if so, which parts. The springs all feel like they are good. I was thinking of replacing the extractor and firing pin, and maybe the grips also. Any other parts that should be replaced? Am I being too concerned about something that really isn't a problem? I would greatly appreciate any advice! Thanks! JD