Question re the 1936 Mauser On Owner's Board

Bruce S. · 05-26-2001, 04:59 PM

I also have a "vet bring-back" 1936 Mauser, M series, E-63, serial # XX9, with all matching parts that I've registered to carry, despite the fact that it can't be fired as it is. (The barrel had some lead solder drizzled onto the end of the muzzle thirty years ago to discourage anyone from even thinking about using it, and I was told that the firing pin had been removed as well. From what I've read on this site over the last year, Lugers stored in their holsters are supposed to lose their appearance and value, but I think that mine has held up well even after nearly sixty years in the holster. From the last posting, I get the impression that the 1936 should not have a matching magazine...I've got two mags, both with E-63 markings, one of which has the matching serial number (minus the "M"). My questions are, I live near a gun parts supplier that has barrels and firing pins available, but should I risk firing it even if I replace the barrel and the original grips with reproductions? I was told by a local gunsmith that the solder on the tip of the barrel should not be big concern, since it won't be any more difficult to clean out than a misfired round. You men have taken the Luger to a higher level than anyone in my area...I've always vowed that SOMEDAY I'd fire this beauty, even if just a few times. Any thoughts?

05-26-2001, 04:59 PM	#1
Bruce S. New User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question re the 1936 Mauser On Owner's Board I also have a "vet bring-back" 1936 Mauser, M series, E-63, serial # XX9, with all matching parts that I've registered to carry, despite the fact that it can't be fired as it is. (The barrel had some lead solder drizzled onto the end of the muzzle thirty years ago to discourage anyone from even thinking about using it, and I was told that the firing pin had been removed as well. From what I've read on this site over the last year, Lugers stored in their holsters are supposed to lose their appearance and value, but I think that mine has held up well even after nearly sixty years in the holster. From the last posting, I get the impression that the 1936 should not have a matching magazine...I've got two mags, both with E-63 markings, one of which has the matching serial number (minus the "M"). My questions are, I live near a gun parts supplier that has barrels and firing pins available, but should I risk firing it even if I replace the barrel and the original grips with reproductions? I was told by a local gunsmith that the solder on the tip of the barrel should not be big concern, since it won't be any more difficult to clean out than a misfired round. You men have taken the Luger to a higher level than anyone in my area...I've always vowed that SOMEDAY I'd fire this beauty, even if just a few times. Any thoughts?