New Luger 1938 S/42

Mike78 · 06-24-2006, 02:59 AM

I just acquired a 1938 S/42 Luger. It is all matching except the magazines,
Serial #309X "d" suffix. Bluing 95% if not for patina on front and back straps. Bore is mint.

has an unmarked holster (except Waa and "P08). Loading tool "42"

Is this your run-of- the-mill 1938 S/42?

Mike

Frank · 06-24-2006, 09:04 AM

Hi Mike, the Germans made about 114,000 Lugers in 1938, so yours is pretty common. About half of them were marked with Waffenamt Marks of double SE/63 (which your Luger should be marked) and the other half SE/83 and SE/63. In your serial number, what does the "X" stand for?

Mike78 · 06-24-2006, 10:23 AM

Hi Frank,

X = missing number. I noticed that some people don't include entire serial number of the gun in their posts. Maybe it's being too cautious?

Mike

Edward Tinker · 06-24-2006, 11:06 AM

Mike, this has been discussed before too. I don't understand it for individual collectors, understand it for a business, but... Frank is asking because he collects these newer luger info...

Ed

Mike78 · 06-24-2006, 01:32 PM

3096 is the entire number

Mike78 · 06-24-2006, 01:34 PM

Incidently, what is the value range for the abover luger with the indicated holster, extra fxo mag (w/bakelite bottom) and "42" loading tool?

Frank · 06-24-2006, 03:46 PM

Mike, thanks for the serial number!

Value:
Luger $1000 to $1500 depending on condition, pics would be helpful
Holster $150 to $300 depending on condition, pics would be helpful
Loading Tool $75 to $100
fxo plastic bottom $150 to $200 if there are no chips, cracks, scratches or numbers

06-24-2006, 02:59 AM	#1
Mike78 User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Luger 1938 S/42 I just acquired a 1938 S/42 Luger. It is all matching except the magazines, Serial #309X "d" suffix. Bluing 95% if not for patina on front and back straps. Bore is mint. has an unmarked holster (except Waa and "P08). Loading tool "42" Is this your run-of- the-mill 1938 S/42? Mike

06-24-2006, 11:06 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Mike, this has been discussed before too. I don't understand it for individual collectors, understand it for a business, but... Frank is asking because he collects these newer luger info... 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

06-24-2006, 09:04 AM	#2
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Hi Mike, the Germans made about 114,000 Lugers in 1938, so yours is pretty common. About half of them were marked with Waffenamt Marks of double SE/63 (which your Luger should be marked) and the other half SE/83 and SE/63. In your serial number, what does the "X" stand for?

06-24-2006, 10:23 AM	#3
Mike78 User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Frank, X = missing number. I noticed that some people don't include entire serial number of the gun in their posts. Maybe it's being too cautious? Mike

06-24-2006, 01:32 PM	#5
Mike78 User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	3096 is the entire number

06-24-2006, 01:34 PM	#6
Mike78 User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Incidently, what is the value range for the abover luger with the indicated holster, extra fxo mag (w/bakelite bottom) and "42" loading tool?

06-24-2006, 03:46 PM	#7
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Mike, thanks for the serial number! Value: Luger $1000 to $1500 depending on condition, pics would be helpful Holster $150 to $300 depending on condition, pics would be helpful Loading Tool $75 to $100 fxo plastic bottom $150 to $200 if there are no chips, cracks, scratches or numbers