1940 Code 42 Mauser (New Collector)

[eagle7373]

Well, I finally did it. After many years of just wanting a Luger, I bought one. Naturally, I had some questions, so I found this forum, and joined it.

What a wealth of fantastic information! I have read the new member FAQs from beginning to end, and I've spend hours wandering among the posts, seeking to learn more. I've learned so much. Things like: Lugers shouldn't be dry-fired and need a special de-cocking process. Who knew? (Considering that all U.S. military arms for the last 100 years have been designed to be dry-fired with no harm). I am gratified to be part of this forum, and will try to make sure my posts are up to its high standards.

I have attached some photos of my new Luger. I knew enough to buy from a reputable source, so I got it from Simpson Ltd. It's all matching except the mag and the grips. And the mag is, from what I understand from various posts, a "proper" mag, right for my pistol (122, e/37), and even within the same letter block. The wood grips are apparently real Mauser grips (e/655 stamped on the inside), but not original to this pistol (no serial number, just two letter marks inside each grip). As best I can determine, using serial number ranges I found, my pistol was likely made in May 1940. If I'm wrong, someone please advise.

I'm already looking forward to getting another Luger, when I can afford it.