1939 S/42 Luger

orionarms82 · 04-28-2014, 08:06 PM

Hi All. I am a brand new member of the forum here. So, first of all, hello!

I have always been a huge fan of Luger pistols since I grew up shooting a lot of my grandfather's war model guns. Anyway, I finally, after many years, decided to buy 2 lugers. I bought a WWII numbers matching with matching magazine and holster 1939 S/42 for collecting and showing off and a 1993 Mitchell Arms stainless American Eagle Luger for shooting. If you guys would be so kind as to take a look at the following and tell me how I did on price, I would appreciate it. Personally, I absolutely love both of these guns. So, if I overpaid, it isn't that big of a deal. I got what I wanted and I am content with that. I was really just curious if I was close to what they are actually worth, or not. Thanks in advance for your collective knowledge.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=391728271

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=390896673

DavidJayUden · 04-28-2014, 08:40 PM

Welcome aboard!
The 1939 rig looks good, and I'm not seeing anything that jumps out at me. The finish is a bit thin, but there were some years that just seemed to get that way quickly, more so than others. The price you paid is certainly top dollar, but in 15 years you'll probably think it was a darn good investment. At least I hope so.
Don't know all that much about the Mitchell Lugers, they don't have a great reputation, but at least you're not in too deep. The question in my mind is: "does it shoot well?". Some of those guns are a PITA, so I hope yours runs like a clock.
Congratulations, and let us know how the Mitchell shoots.
dju

tomaustin · 04-28-2014, 10:30 PM

l sure like the '39.......and if the shooter shoots, enjoy.........tom

orionarms82 · 04-29-2014, 01:55 AM

I had read some negative reviews about the Mitchell Lugers. However, I am happy to report that it is 100 percent reliable so far. It has a very nice trigger and it eats up factory and reloads without a hitch. I suppose that I have about 200 rounds through it now. Also, it looks pretty sexy in the stainless. It looks like it was never fired before I shot it too. So, I would imagine that I bought someone's safe queen, or perhaps the owner died?

As for the S/42, I was told that it was a G.I. bringback. It is too bad that I don't have anything that can substantiate that... There are 3 names inside of the holster flap that can just be made out. 2 of the top names have a line through them with the bottom name unobstructed. I can only assume that the bottom name probably belongs to the German soldier that it was taken from. It would be interesting if I could eventually do some research into those names and perhaps find out something about the soldiers that carried the weapon.

DavidJayUden · 04-29-2014, 07:20 AM

I just noticed that the same seller now has a very similar 1937 P08 listed too.
dju

mrerick · 04-29-2014, 07:46 AM

My 1939 Luger from the "r" block also has the very thin, almost translucent blued appearance. At first, I thought that a prior owner had improperly cleaned it, but I have now seen several like yours.

Marc

alanint · 04-29-2014, 08:44 AM

Send your holster to Jerry Burney (Lugerholsterrepair) here on the list for the repair of that belt loop.

ChrisLL · 04-29-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by orionarms82

I had read some negative reviews about the Mitchell Lugers. However, I am happy to report that it is 100 percent reliable so far. It has a very nice trigger and it eats up factory and reloads without a hitch. I suppose that I have about 200 rounds through it now. Also, it looks pretty sexy in the stainless. It looks like it was never fired before I shot it too. So, I would imagine that I bought someone's safe queen, or perhaps the owner died?

As for the S/42, I was told that it was a G.I. bringback. It is too bad that I don't have anything that can substantiate that... There are 3 names inside of the holster flap that can just be made out. 2 of the top names have a line through them with the bottom name unobstructed. I can only assume that the bottom name probably belongs to the German soldier that it was taken from. It would be interesting if I could eventually do some research into those names and perhaps find out something about the soldiers that carried the weapon.

Good to hear the SS one shoots well, they are a lot of fun to shoot and if it's reliable you will certainly get your $$ worth. The S/42 is a beauty in my book, seems like a Luger with a story to tell.

abukafura · 04-29-2014, 11:27 AM

I agree. Perhaps a tad overpaid, but a real nice rig. Very nice gun and if you are happy, what else is there to say.

Sergio Natali · 04-29-2014, 11:41 AM

As a shooter probably I would have chosen a later model say a Mauser dated 1941/1942 but the main thing is that you have good fun at the range.
Safe shooting.

Sergio

John Sabato · 04-29-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by orionarms82

... Thanks in advance for your collective knowledge.

It's what we do best!

Congrats on your purchases. You did fine!

orionarms82 · 04-29-2014, 01:12 PM

Thanks for all of the replies and info, Guys! I appreciate everyone's input.

-Andrew

04-28-2014, 08:06 PM	#1
orionarms82 User Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 5 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1939 S/42 Luger Hi All. I am a brand new member of the forum here. So, first of all, hello! I have always been a huge fan of Luger pistols since I grew up shooting a lot of my grandfather's war model guns. Anyway, I finally, after many years, decided to buy 2 lugers. I bought a WWII numbers matching with matching magazine and holster 1939 S/42 for collecting and showing off and a 1993 Mitchell Arms stainless American Eagle Luger for shooting. If you guys would be so kind as to take a look at the following and tell me how I did on price, I would appreciate it. Personally, I absolutely love both of these guns. So, if I overpaid, it isn't that big of a deal. I got what I wanted and I am content with that. I was really just curious if I was close to what they are actually worth, or not. Thanks in advance for your collective knowledge. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=391728271 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=390896673

04-29-2014, 07:46 AM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	My 1939 Luger from the "r" block also has the very thin, almost translucent blued appearance. At first, I thought that a prior owner had improperly cleaned it, but I have now seen several like yours. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

04-29-2014, 11:41 AM	#10
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	As a shooter probably I would have chosen a later model say a Mauser dated 1941/1942 but the main thing is that you have good fun at the range. Safe shooting. Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

04-28-2014, 08:40 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Welcome aboard! The 1939 rig looks good, and I'm not seeing anything that jumps out at me. The finish is a bit thin, but there were some years that just seemed to get that way quickly, more so than others. The price you paid is certainly top dollar, but in 15 years you'll probably think it was a darn good investment. At least I hope so. Don't know all that much about the Mitchell Lugers, they don't have a great reputation, but at least you're not in too deep. The question in my mind is: "does it shoot well?". Some of those guns are a PITA, so I hope yours runs like a clock. Congratulations, and let us know how the Mitchell shoots. dju

04-28-2014, 10:30 PM	#3
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	l sure like the '39.......and if the shooter shoots, enjoy.........tom

04-29-2014, 01:55 AM	#4
orionarms82 User Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 5 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had read some negative reviews about the Mitchell Lugers. However, I am happy to report that it is 100 percent reliable so far. It has a very nice trigger and it eats up factory and reloads without a hitch. I suppose that I have about 200 rounds through it now. Also, it looks pretty sexy in the stainless. It looks like it was never fired before I shot it too. So, I would imagine that I bought someone's safe queen, or perhaps the owner died? As for the S/42, I was told that it was a G.I. bringback. It is too bad that I don't have anything that can substantiate that... There are 3 names inside of the holster flap that can just be made out. 2 of the top names have a line through them with the bottom name unobstructed. I can only assume that the bottom name probably belongs to the German soldier that it was taken from. It would be interesting if I could eventually do some research into those names and perhaps find out something about the soldiers that carried the weapon.

04-29-2014, 07:20 AM	#5
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I just noticed that the same seller now has a very similar 1937 P08 listed too. dju

04-29-2014, 08:44 AM	#7
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Send your holster to Jerry Burney (Lugerholsterrepair) here on the list for the repair of that belt loop.

04-29-2014, 11:27 AM	#9
abukafura Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, near Greeen Bay Posts: 327 Thanks: 1,314 Thanked 90 Times in 57 Posts	I agree. Perhaps a tad overpaid, but a real nice rig. Very nice gun and if you are happy, what else is there to say.

04-29-2014, 01:12 PM	#12
orionarms82 User Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 5 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all of the replies and info, Guys! I appreciate everyone's input. -Andrew