Tool Question for a 1936 S/42

SGT Getch · 12-06-2006, 07:57 PM

Hi All
Im a newbie who got the Luger bug a long time ago when my Uncle let me fire his .30 Luger in the woods of Maine. I purchased my 1936 S/42 after returning from Iraq and have since went and became C & R licence. I have been trying to hunt down its matching magazine and have picked up a decent 1936 Holster which came with and unmarked tool.
Since I'm obviously building a rig I was wondering what the "correct" tool should be.
Now I know I need to remove the toold from the Holster and of course never store the weapon or magazine in the holster...but how to I store the holster? Brown bag it?? Ziplocks? Wrap it in a dry rag?? My collection sits in a closet right now and eventually will be in a cabinet with dissectant. But I know that even storing in moderate climates weapons will rust.

Again my collection will evetually have a 45 Auto and possible a Broomhandle

SGT Getch

Edward Tinker · 12-06-2006, 08:04 PM

What are the markings on the right of your 1936 S/42 (then someone can tell you "exactly" which tool is correct.

Don't store the holsters in plastic, it will trap moisture. I checked mine after getting back from NH, several had mold on them. That white powdery stuff, it seems to crop up easily on its own and wipes right off. No one seems to know the rigth way to get rid of it, some say, put it in the freezer for a couple of months, but I haven't seen that work

I also like the 45, carried one for 2/3rds of my career as an MP, so I eventually picked up a couple...

SGT Getch · 12-06-2006, 10:28 PM

As an old tanker I carried a remington rand and a m3a1 grease gun. After 911 I rejoined at 39 yrs old and yes I went bac to tanks the Abrams is the single biggest thrill to shoot. I thin the m9 beretta is lame but I kinda like the m4. I really would like to have something like what you have pictured

Getch

Frank · 12-07-2006, 07:47 AM

Hey Kerry, it's me again. The proper tool for your Luger is Waffenamt Marked with a droop eagle over 63!! Again, Good Luck!! You can sometimes pick these up on eBay.

Let's see if Jerry Burney (lugerholsterrepair) will comment on holster storage in Maine!!!

12-06-2006, 07:57 PM	#1
SGT Getch User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Standish, Maine Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tool Question for a 1936 S/42 Hi All Im a newbie who got the Luger bug a long time ago when my Uncle let me fire his .30 Luger in the woods of Maine. I purchased my 1936 S/42 after returning from Iraq and have since went and became C & R licence. I have been trying to hunt down its matching magazine and have picked up a decent 1936 Holster which came with and unmarked tool. Since I'm obviously building a rig I was wondering what the "correct" tool should be. Now I know I need to remove the toold from the Holster and of course never store the weapon or magazine in the holster...but how to I store the holster? Brown bag it?? Ziplocks? Wrap it in a dry rag?? My collection sits in a closet right now and eventually will be in a cabinet with dissectant. But I know that even storing in moderate climates weapons will rust. Again my collection will evetually have a 45 Auto and possible a Broomhandle SGT Getch

12-06-2006, 08:04 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	What are the markings on the right of your 1936 S/42 (then someone can tell you "exactly" which tool is correct. Don't store the holsters in plastic, it will trap moisture. I checked mine after getting back from NH, several had mold on them. That white powdery stuff, it seems to crop up easily on its own and wipes right off. No one seems to know the rigth way to get rid of it, some say, put it in the freezer for a couple of months, but I haven't seen that work I also like the 45, carried one for 2/3rds of my career as an MP, so I eventually picked up a couple... Attached Thumbnails

12-06-2006, 10:28 PM	#3
SGT Getch User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Standish, Maine Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As an old tanker I carried a remington rand and a m3a1 grease gun. After 911 I rejoined at 39 yrs old and yes I went bac to tanks the Abrams is the single biggest thrill to shoot. I thin the m9 beretta is lame but I kinda like the m4. I really would like to have something like what you have pictured Getch

12-07-2006, 07:47 AM	#4
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Hey Kerry, it's me again. The proper tool for your Luger is Waffenamt Marked with a droop eagle over 63!! Again, Good Luck!! You can sometimes pick these up on eBay. Let's see if Jerry Burney (lugerholsterrepair) will comment on holster storage in Maine!!!