S/42 Question

Lefty14615 · 09-11-2014, 10:51 PM

I am new to Lugers and have been offered this S/42 for 1600.00 All parts match except the mag. Including both grips. The left grip panel is missing a small amount of wood where it goes under the safety. That's the only thing I can find wrong with it. Think its a decent buy? THANKS Lefty14615

Edward Tinker · 09-11-2014, 10:57 PM

what year is it?

whats the serial number?

more information is better than less

Lefty14615 · 09-11-2014, 11:17 PM

Im sorry, Guess that info would help. Serial # is 3376 and its dated 1939 I appreciate your help.

Lefty14615 · 09-11-2014, 11:27 PM

Got a few more of the S/42

Norme · 09-11-2014, 11:22 PM

Hi Bruce, Welcome to the forum! 1939 S/42's are harder to find than 1939 42's and $1,600.00 seems like a fair price.
Regards, Norm

DavidJayUden · 09-11-2014, 11:28 PM

Lefty;
Agreed. A respectable price for what appears to be a good, collectable Luger.
Welcome aboard!
dju

John Sabato · 09-12-2014, 10:20 AM

Nice gun. the chipped left grip can repaired "like new" by forum member Hugh ... and maybe even David (Ithacaartist) can do this now as well...

rhuff · 09-12-2014, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Sabato

Nice gun. the chipped left grip can repaired "like new" by forum member Hugh ... ...

I must have had a "nap"....has Hugh left this forum?

sheepherder · 09-12-2014, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Sabato

Nice gun. the chipped left grip can repaired "like new" by forum member Hugh ...

Hugh has mentioned that member Jim Solomon now does checkering; I expect Jim does 'chip' repairs as well...

Jim Solomon · 09-12-2014, 06:48 PM

After a closer look at the photos, I think that it would be an enjoyable project with good results. If interested, please contact me via my email address or pm.
Thanks,
Jim

ithacaartist · 09-12-2014, 02:48 PM

My activities rehabilitating grips seem to have taken a back seat to warm weather duties, but I'll be back at it when the snow flies, for sure. Then I'll be working to solidify some techniques for structural repairs such as the million dollar chip, one of which I've not actually done from start to finish at this point. I'll post pics of the progress, so you'll be able to tell when I'm up to speed.

John Sabato · 09-12-2014, 04:44 PM

Naw, he has shifted his collecting focus to Colt Single Actions, but still plays in the Luger community...

Lefty14615 · 09-12-2014, 10:26 PM

Thanks to all for your input and advice. I plan to take possession of the S/42 this Monday. I will post more photos when its actually mine. Jim I will get back with you on making that repair. Thanks again to all. I think I'm going to like it here.

Zorba · 09-13-2014, 01:08 AM

Good group of guys here with great knowledge and a willingness to share it.

Jim's gonna make me a set of custom Luger grips as soon as he gets caught up!

GreyHammer · 09-13-2014, 04:21 PM

Here is the web page for Hugh's grip restoration : http://clarksgriprestoration.weebly.com/index.html

09-12-2014, 10:20 AM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Nice gun. the chipped left grip can repaired "like new" by forum member Hugh ... and maybe even David (Ithacaartist) can do this now as well... __________________ 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..."*

09-12-2014, 06:48 PM	#10
Jim Solomon Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 199 Thanks: 700 Thanked 176 Times in 69 Posts	Grip After a closer look at the photos, I think that it would be an enjoyable project with good results. If interested, please contact me via my email address or pm. Thanks, Jim __________________ Jim Solomon dent2@frontiernet.net

09-12-2014, 02:48 PM	#11
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,400 Thanks: 7,555 Thanked 2,643 Times in 1,393 Posts	My activities rehabilitating grips seem to have taken a back seat to warm weather duties, but I'll be back at it when the snow flies, for sure. Then I'll be working to solidify some techniques for structural repairs such as the million dollar chip, one of which I've not actually done from start to finish at this point. I'll post pics of the progress, so you'll be able to tell when I'm up to speed. __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

09-12-2014, 04:44 PM	#12
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Naw, he has shifted his collecting focus to Colt Single Actions, but still plays in the Luger community... __________________ 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..."*

09-11-2014, 10:57 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,607 Times in 2,123 Posts	what year is it? whats the serial number? more information is better than less

09-11-2014, 11:17 PM	#3
Lefty14615 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 17 Thanks: 21 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Im sorry, Guess that info would help. Serial # is 3376 and its dated 1939 I appreciate your help.

09-11-2014, 11:22 PM	#5
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Bruce, Welcome to the forum! 1939 S/42's are harder to find than 1939 42's and $1,600.00 seems like a fair price. Regards, Norm

09-11-2014, 11:28 PM	#6
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Lefty; Agreed. A respectable price for what appears to be a good, collectable Luger. Welcome aboard! dju

09-12-2014, 10:26 PM	#13
Lefty14615 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 17 Thanks: 21 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Thanks to all for your input and advice. I plan to take possession of the S/42 this Monday. I will post more photos when its actually mine. Jim I will get back with you on making that repair. Thanks again to all. I think I'm going to like it here.

09-13-2014, 01:08 AM	#14
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	Good group of guys here with great knowledge and a willingness to share it. Jim's gonna make me a set of custom Luger grips as soon as he gets caught up!

09-13-2014, 04:21 PM	#15
GreyHammer User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 34 Thanks: 66 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts	Here is the web page for Hugh's grip restoration : http://clarksgriprestoration.weebly.com/index.html