So what do I got here?

NDEBT · 01-02-2009, 04:46 PM

I did some horse trading and ended up with an old Luger. Can you experts tell me a little about it from the pics? Is it military issue? It looks to be all matching #'s exept for the magazine. I assume the 1938 is the year it was built? I would like to shoot it this weekend is there any ammo to stay away from?

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Mauser720 · 01-02-2009, 05:03 PM

Yes, it is a Mauser made World War Two Luger.

If all the serially numbered parts are matching as you say, then you may want to reconsider actually shooting it. Others will tell you that if you break one of these serially numbered parts, then the value of your Luger will be reduced by about half.

Mauser720 - Ron

Ron Smith · 01-02-2009, 06:13 PM

It's a 1938 production, made by Mauser as indicated by the S/42 code on the toggle. Approximately 113,800 were produced in serial range 400b-4500n. A fairly common variation and year, but no one knows how many have survived intact.

If you should decide to shoot it. Use only standard velocity ammo, such as Winchester(white box)or S&B. DO NOT use Cor-bon or +P, it will damage the Luger.

Another Ron

drbuster · 01-02-2009, 06:22 PM

Typical S/42 1938 military Mauser luger. Serial range (according to Jan Still) 400b-4500n, estimated production 113,800. Note the magazine appears to be a Haenel made police magazine. It is a good shooting luger. Use current manufactured 9mm luger ammo such as Magtech, Winchester, etc. These puppies tend to stovepipe with reloads or older rounds. Of course the magazine quality is crucial. The follower should move up and down without hesitation. Wouldn't hurt to lubricate the inside parts. Good shooting!

drbuster · 01-02-2009, 06:23 PM

Darn it Ron, we have to be lightening fast on the keyboard to beat you!

Ron Smith · 01-02-2009, 07:24 PM

Hi Doc,

Caffine, lots of caffine.

NDEBT · 01-03-2009, 02:57 PM

Thank you guys. I was hoping for a reply like OMG # 7999thats the luger that shot at Hitler in the summer of 1940. It's worth about a gazzilion dollers

. Realy thanks I only have about $300.00 in it. I've got to shoot it though.

drbuster · 01-03-2009, 07:32 PM

$300 for a WW2 military Mauser luger plus a servicable holster! Wow! You did very well. Retail cost for these two items today would have cost you up to six times what you paid!

01-02-2009, 04:46 PM	#1
NDEBT New User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	So what do I got here? I did some horse trading and ended up with an old Luger. Can you experts tell me a little about it from the pics? Is it military issue? It looks to be all matching #'s exept for the magazine. I assume the 1938 is the year it was built? I would like to shoot it this weekend is there any ammo to stay away from? Thanx [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

01-02-2009, 06:13 PM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	It's a 1938 production, made by Mauser as indicated by the S/42 code on the toggle. Approximately 113,800 were produced in serial range 400b-4500n. A fairly common variation and year, but no one knows how many have survived intact. If you should decide to shoot it. Use only standard velocity ammo, such as Winchester(white box)or S&B. DO NOT use Cor-bon or +P, it will damage the Luger. Another Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

01-02-2009, 07:24 PM	#6
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Doc, Caffine, lots of caffine. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

01-03-2009, 02:57 PM	#7
NDEBT New User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thank you guys. I was hoping for a reply like OMG # 7999thats the luger that shot at Hitler in the summer of 1940. It's worth about a gazzilion dollers. Realy thanks I only have about $300.00 in it. I've got to shoot it though.

01-02-2009, 05:03 PM	#2
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Yes, it is a Mauser made World War Two Luger. If all the serially numbered parts are matching as you say, then you may want to reconsider actually shooting it. Others will tell you that if you break one of these serially numbered parts, then the value of your Luger will be reduced by about half. Mauser720 - Ron

01-02-2009, 06:22 PM	#4
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Typical S/42 1938 military Mauser luger. Serial range (according to Jan Still) 400b-4500n, estimated production 113,800. Note the magazine appears to be a Haenel made police magazine. It is a good shooting luger. Use current manufactured 9mm luger ammo such as Magtech, Winchester, etc. These puppies tend to stovepipe with reloads or older rounds. Of course the magazine quality is crucial. The follower should move up and down without hesitation. Wouldn't hurt to lubricate the inside parts. Good shooting!

01-02-2009, 06:23 PM	#5
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Darn it Ron, we have to be lightening fast on the keyboard to beat you!

01-03-2009, 07:32 PM	#8
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	$300 for a WW2 military Mauser luger plus a servicable holster! Wow! You did very well. Retail cost for these two items today would have cost you up to six times what you paid!