1941 Lugers

Larry Schoppe · 10-31-2006, 10:36 PM

I'm new here also. I have a 41 byf with 2 E655 luger that was given to me from a good friend he bought years ago. I am looking for any info on the gun I can find. He never got a clip because he said he didn't want to shoot i, but I do.The gun is in mint condition like I posted in an earlier post. Off the top of your head about how is this gun worth? Where could I go to find a clip and cost? Earlier post said $100.00- $150.00. Is this true or is that a special clip? All I do is show it to friends and clean and oil it. I would love to shoot it. Hasn't been shot in atleast 55 years. Thanks for any info on the gun. Larry

Edward Tinker · 10-31-2006, 10:59 PM

Larry, welcome. I moved your posting to its own thread. Also, most members read through the assorted parts of the forum, so only one posting is needed on the same subject.

Please repeat the information here, as I thought they were the same posting and deleted it. My apoligies.

In luger nomenclature, the "clip" is actually a magazine. If you are looking at it for shooting, almost any luger magazine will likely work (there are better ones and worse ones, see previous postings).

If "mint" and not a reblue, you could cut the value of a collectable luger anywhere from $1000 less or more to a shooter price of around $500-$600...

Ed

Larry Schoppe · 11-02-2006, 08:45 AM

The luger pistol may have been reblued I do not know. There is no piting, the only marks are where the toggle hits the back of the reciever and where the safety moves up and down. Other than that it looks like it came right out of the box. Is there anyway to tell if it has been reblued. But the main thing is where or how can I get a magazine? I also read somewhere that todays loads are not hot enough for these gun, is there any truth or problems with them? Thanks for any info, Larry

John Sabato · 11-02-2006, 09:32 AM

Larry, do a seach for the term "magazine" made by member "Lugerdoc" He carries a full line of new aftermarket magazines... the best are Mec-Gar and run about $30.00

If you want an original mag suitable for this Luger, you will want an FXO type with a bakelite bottom piece, unnumbered would be correct period mag for this gun. Lugerdoc may have some, or the post-war east german equivilent... these are not inexpensive, somewhere between $75 to 125... depending on condition... they are extruded steel, not stamped folded sheetmetal... well worth the investment. You can also find them on ebay once in a while...

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Lugerdoc · 11-02-2006, 10:00 AM

Larry, As John said above, I do have new blue or nickeled MecGar mags available @$30, or vg to exc WW2 FXO type (correct for your 1941) tubes with DDR replacement bottoms @$75. I also have one VG+ all original FXO marked mag with an original unnumbered aluminum bottom @$150. lugerdoc at hellerarms@webtv.net

10-31-2006, 10:59 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	Larry, welcome. I moved your posting to its own thread. Also, most members read through the assorted parts of the forum, so only one posting is needed on the same subject. Please repeat the information here, as I thought they were the same posting and deleted it. My apoligies. In luger nomenclature, the "clip" is actually a magazine. If you are looking at it for shooting, almost any luger magazine will likely work (there are better ones and worse ones, see previous postings). If "mint" and not a reblue, you could cut the value of a collectable luger anywhere from $1000 less or more to a shooter price of around $500-$600... Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

11-02-2006, 09:32 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Larry, do a seach for the term "magazine" made by member "Lugerdoc" He carries a full line of new aftermarket magazines... the best are Mec-Gar and run about $30.00 If you want an original mag suitable for this Luger, you will want an FXO type with a bakelite bottom piece, unnumbered would be correct period mag for this gun. Lugerdoc may have some, or the post-war east german equivilent... these are not inexpensive, somewhere between $75 to 125... depending on condition... they are extruded steel, not stamped folded sheetmetal... well worth the investment. You can also find them on ebay once in a while... Welcome to the Lugerforum __________________ 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..."*

11-02-2006, 10:00 AM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Larry, As John said above, I do have new blue or nickeled MecGar mags available @$30, or vg to exc WW2 FXO type (correct for your 1941) tubes with DDR replacement bottoms @$75. I also have one VG+ all original FXO marked mag with an original unnumbered aluminum bottom @$150. lugerdoc at hellerarms@webtv.net __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

10-31-2006, 10:36 PM	#1
Larry Schoppe User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Grapeland Texas Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm new here also. I have a 41 byf with 2 E655 luger that was given to me from a good friend he bought years ago. I am looking for any info on the gun I can find. He never got a clip because he said he didn't want to shoot i, but I do.The gun is in mint condition like I posted in an earlier post. Off the top of your head about how is this gun worth? Where could I go to find a clip and cost? Earlier post said $100.00- $150.00. Is this true or is that a special clip? All I do is show it to friends and clean and oil it. I would love to shoot it. Hasn't been shot in atleast 55 years. Thanks for any info on the gun. Larry

11-02-2006, 08:45 AM	#3
Larry Schoppe User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Grapeland Texas Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The luger pistol may have been reblued I do not know. There is no piting, the only marks are where the toggle hits the back of the reciever and where the safety moves up and down. Other than that it looks like it came right out of the box. Is there anyway to tell if it has been reblued. But the main thing is where or how can I get a magazine? I also read somewhere that todays loads are not hot enough for these gun, is there any truth or problems with them? Thanks for any info, Larry