1939 S/42 value

Tom M · 07-31-2009, 12:43 PM

Would anyone care to guess at the value of this rig? All numbers matching, inside and out, plus one matching mag (the "+" one). I'm terrible at grading guns, but if I had to, I'd say 75% finish. Slight pitting on back and front straps. Bore shows very slight "frosting". Gun is very accurate. Holster is dated 1940, with the maker's mark of Frost & Jahnel, and is in a gloss brown finish. Takedown tool appears to be original to the gun. Thanks in advance for any info.

drbuster · 07-31-2009, 12:56 PM

According to Still's Third Reich Lugers (page 40), you have a so-called Subvariaton #1, of which 32,500 were estimated to have been made. Subvariation #2 is rarer, with only 6000 estimated (#1r-6000r). My guess for this rig with well worn closure strap and 75% finish is $1600-$1800 as a personal party transfer, but about $2500 to buy retail, such as on Simpson's site.

dz · 07-31-2009, 09:11 PM

Sorry to disagree with the previous poster, but I would guess in todays market $1200 would be what you could expect. Holster and gun are just ok. David

DavidJayUden · 08-01-2009, 12:44 AM

With one matching mag. I'd be all over that one for $1200. But wouldn't give it a second look if it had a $2500 price tag.
Interesting how much bluing wear on the barrel and barrel extension, but the front grip strap looks great. Odd.
DJU

Tom M · 08-01-2009, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

With one matching mag. I'd be all over that one for $1200. But wouldn't give it a second look if it had a $2500 price tag.
Interesting how much bluing wear on the barrel and barrel extension, but the front grip strap looks great. Odd.
DJU

The pictures are not the best quality, and I apologize. The gun is pretty much the same tone all over, just doesn't look like it in the pics. The top part is not nearly as "gray" as it appears.

DavidJayUden · 08-01-2009, 08:56 AM

I see a very nice rig with honest wear (like they are supposed to have). Congrat's and enjoy.
DJU

Mauser George · 08-02-2009, 10:38 PM

Tom:

You did great!

Regards,

George

07-31-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
Tom M User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 37 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1939 S/42 value Would anyone care to guess at the value of this rig? All numbers matching, inside and out, plus one matching mag (the "+" one). I'm terrible at grading guns, but if I had to, I'd say 75% finish. Slight pitting on back and front straps. Bore shows very slight "frosting". Gun is very accurate. Holster is dated 1940, with the maker's mark of Frost & Jahnel, and is in a gloss brown finish. Takedown tool appears to be original to the gun. Thanks in advance for any info. __________________ Tom Last edited by Tom M; 05-20-2011 at 11:44 PM.

07-31-2009, 12:56 PM	#2
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	According to Still's Third Reich Lugers (page 40), you have a so-called Subvariaton #1, of which 32,500 were estimated to have been made. Subvariation #2 is rarer, with only 6000 estimated (#1r-6000r). My guess for this rig with well worn closure strap and 75% finish is $1600-$1800 as a personal party transfer, but about $2500 to buy retail, such as on Simpson's site.

07-31-2009, 09:11 PM	#3
dz Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 261 Thanks: 1 Thanked 56 Times in 40 Posts	Sorry to disagree with the previous poster, but I would guess in todays market $1200 would be what you could expect. Holster and gun are just ok. David

08-01-2009, 12:44 AM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	With one matching mag. I'd be all over that one for $1200. But wouldn't give it a second look if it had a $2500 price tag. Interesting how much bluing wear on the barrel and barrel extension, but the front grip strap looks great. Odd. DJU

08-01-2009, 08:56 AM	#6
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I see a very nice rig with honest wear (like they are supposed to have). Congrat's and enjoy. DJU

08-02-2009, 10:38 PM	#7
Mauser George User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Tom: You did great! Regards, George