MY NEW S/42 1937

josef · 08-01-2003, 04:19 AM

Hoping I can show off my next new aquirement, an S/42 1939 fully matching including magazine and grips. I learned from Don Bible long ago "never buy the story" and I have tried to live that way with regards to my collecting. However this one came with a story, hopefully believeable. A veteran from Saskatchewan brought this back at war's end, with belt and ammunition pouch, ect. After his death his wife took it to the police, who held onto it for some time to have it destroyed. But a family member retrieved it and was able to contact me through a friend. Just recieved it today. A buckle was on it but was allegedly not returned with the set. I believe everything looks legit, really in nice condition, but since this is my second P08 I would welcome any input from the forum. Is in very good condition I think. This would be a collectable Luger, correct? Even though it is a common one? Also, I cannot verify if the vet did not add the cartride belt to the belt, it would be odd to have a K98 pouch AND a P08, correct? And although the second magazine does not match, is it correct for the period? Thanks again, all!

One magazine matches, the other will be a filler until I find the second matching (yeah right!).

08-01-2003, 04:19 AM	#1
josef User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CANADA Posts: 194 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	My new s/42 1937 Hoping I can show off my next new aquirement, an S/42 1939 fully matching including magazine and grips. I learned from Don Bible long ago "never buy the story" and I have tried to live that way with regards to my collecting. However this one came with a story, hopefully believeable. A veteran from Saskatchewan brought this back at war's end, with belt and ammunition pouch, ect. After his death his wife took it to the police, who held onto it for some time to have it destroyed. But a family member retrieved it and was able to contact me through a friend. Just recieved it today. A buckle was on it but was allegedly not returned with the set. I believe everything looks legit, really in nice condition, but since this is my second P08 I would welcome any input from the forum. Is in very good condition I think. This would be a collectable Luger, correct? Even though it is a common one? Also, I cannot verify if the vet did not add the cartride belt to the belt, it would be odd to have a K98 pouch AND a P08, correct? And although the second magazine does not match, is it correct for the period? Thanks again, all! One magazine matches, the other will be a filler until I find the second matching (yeah right!). Last edited by josef; 11-02-2016 at 10:53 AM.