Identification help

jjflash · 03-31-2024, 08:14 PM

Please help in evaluating this 40/42 Luger. I am not attempting to start the dreaded "BW" discussion, but can say the grips were on it when veteran returned (family pic). It seems that some say there were a few that did come this way, but its never yours

The mag is unmarked metal, so would likely support the idea of some field revisions. Thank you for your time.

Brian H.
USAF veteran

gunnertwo · 03-31-2024, 09:53 PM

Welcome!

Looks like a nice clean example in great condition.

G2

Edward Tinker · 04-01-2024, 12:54 PM

Please ensure you post in the correct area. This is the for sale area.

moved this thread

gunbugs · 04-01-2024, 01:49 PM

A 1940 dated 42 code. Made by the Mauser factory. Looks pretty clean. Would have been made with walnut grips, more than likely. Who knows how the black grips got on there. We weren't there when it happened. Go shoot it and enjoy it.

tharpo · 04-02-2024, 01:40 AM

The black grips are type 1 and there is evidence that type 1 is correct for a 1940-42.
Nice Luger!

03-31-2024, 09:53 PM	#2
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 643 Thanks: 854 Thanked 957 Times in 373 Posts	Welcome! Looks like a nice clean example in great condition. G2

04-01-2024, 12:54 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	Please ensure you post in the correct area. This is the for sale area. moved this thread

04-01-2024, 01:49 PM	#4
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 681 Thanks: 375 Thanked 1,227 Times in 414 Posts	A 1940 dated 42 code. Made by the Mauser factory. Looks pretty clean. Would have been made with walnut grips, more than likely. Who knows how the black grips got on there. We weren't there when it happened. Go shoot it and enjoy it.

04-02-2024, 01:40 AM	#5
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 544 Thanks: 118 Thanked 383 Times in 158 Posts	The black grips are type 1 and there is evidence that type 1 is correct for a 1940-42. Nice Luger!