Need help figuring out 1938 S/42

Hugo Borchardt · 03-19-2009, 04:59 PM

Hi! First post here from Clark in Nashville. Sorry if this is wrong forum - I'm still figuring them out.

This is a 1938 S/42 with a 6" barrel. Please see the following picture provided by the owner whom I am considering acquiring from.

The serial # on the receiver is X'd out and the correct matching one above it. Also, I believe the "U" with the crown above it is a Oberndorf Commercial Proof or VOPO proof , but I cannot identify the one above it. Under the X's is that a Suhl Eagle? I'm waiting for barrel markings. Aaargh.

Any insight on the X'd out serial or the proofs? Is this one junk or valuable?

Thanks for your time and comments!

Clark Rickman
Nashville TN

policeluger · 03-19-2009, 05:28 PM

Looks like this could be a a nice 6/700 dollar shooter

wlyon · 03-19-2009, 05:34 PM

Clark
If you are looking for a shooter class gun and the price is right ok. If you are looking for anything that is original or collectible no. The barrel is not original. Can't tell about other numbers except the forced match one on the receiver. Others may feel differently but probably a $700 shooter if the barrel is good. Bill

Hugo Borchardt · 03-19-2009, 06:05 PM

Seems obvious once I know....looks like I better learn faster!

Thanks for the responses!!!

Edward Tinker · 03-19-2009, 06:45 PM

I persoanlly think its a $800-$900 shooter, as it has a 6 inch barrel attached and that always sells well

Ed

Hugo Borchardt · 03-19-2009, 07:45 PM

Thanks, Ed!

MikeP · 03-19-2009, 11:40 PM

Wonder how legal that serial number deal is?

alanint · 03-20-2009, 06:45 AM

You can stamp different numbers all over the gun, if you want, as long as the number on the front of the frame is clear and legible. This is the ONLY number ATF considers the gun's serial number.

Lugerdoc · 03-20-2009, 08:33 AM

The luger shown is a DDR rework with the longer barrel added later. TH

Hugo Borchardt · 03-20-2009, 04:59 PM

Thanks, Lugerdoc, et al! Much appreciated!

03-19-2009, 04:59 PM	#1
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372 Thanks: 340 Thanked 143 Times in 48 Posts	Need help figuring out 1938 S/42 Hi! First post here from Clark in Nashville. Sorry if this is wrong forum - I'm still figuring them out. This is a 1938 S/42 with a 6" barrel. Please see the following picture provided by the owner whom I am considering acquiring from. The serial # on the receiver is X'd out and the correct matching one above it. Also, I believe the "U" with the crown above it is a Oberndorf Commercial Proof or VOPO proof , but I cannot identify the one above it. Under the X's is that a Suhl Eagle? I'm waiting for barrel markings. Aaargh. Any insight on the X'd out serial or the proofs? Is this one junk or valuable? Thanks for your time and comments! Clark Rickman Nashville TN Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

03-19-2009, 05:34 PM	#3
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 2,620 Times in 972 Posts	Clark If you are looking for a shooter class gun and the price is right ok. If you are looking for anything that is original or collectible no. The barrel is not original. Can't tell about other numbers except the forced match one on the receiver. Others may feel differently but probably a $700 shooter if the barrel is good. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

03-19-2009, 06:45 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,967 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,596 Times in 2,117 Posts	I persoanlly think its a $800-$900 shooter, as it has a 6 inch barrel attached and that always sells well 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

03-20-2009, 08:33 AM	#9
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	The luger shown is a DDR rework with the longer barrel added later. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

03-19-2009, 05:28 PM	#2
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Looks like this could be a a nice 6/700 dollar shooter

03-19-2009, 06:05 PM	#4
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372 Thanks: 340 Thanked 143 Times in 48 Posts	Seems obvious once I know....looks like I better learn faster! Thanks for the responses!!!

03-19-2009, 07:45 PM	#6
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372 Thanks: 340 Thanked 143 Times in 48 Posts	Thanks, Ed!

03-19-2009, 11:40 PM	#7
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	Wonder how legal that serial number deal is?

03-20-2009, 06:45 AM	#8
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	You can stamp different numbers all over the gun, if you want, as long as the number on the front of the frame is clear and legible. This is the ONLY number ATF considers the gun's serial number.

03-20-2009, 04:59 PM	#10
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372 Thanks: 340 Thanked 143 Times in 48 Posts	Thanks, Lugerdoc, et al! Much appreciated!