unknow luger

Bakel · 07-30-2008, 12:35 PM

Hello,

I would .like to buy a luger but i don't know what kind it is.
It is a normal lenght, but there are only a few markings:
On top is 42, on the parts is number 506.
There is also no Geschichert written at the safety pall.
It does have on the grip some attachment to put on a stock.

Does anyone know what kind of luger it is? and the value for used condition?

Thanks

Edward Tinker · 07-30-2008, 12:41 PM

That is a very broad question. which country you are in makes a large difference in finding a luger.

the 42 is a code for Mauser or for the date. Where is the 42 located, on the toggle or the receiver?

See the FAQ here on the site and the Technical section and it might help you a bit, then ask away on questions and we can help.

Welcome to the forum!

ed

Bakel · 07-30-2008, 12:49 PM

The 42 is on the Toggle indeed

John Sabato · 07-30-2008, 03:50 PM

The 42 on the toggle means the guns was produced by Mauser. What is stamped above the chamber? That will be the year marking.

BTW, it is only necessary to post a question in one forum. I have deleted your other post.

Bakel · 07-30-2008, 05:20 PM

Okay no problem.

There are no more stamps on it, only the serial number with 506.

Edward Tinker · 07-30-2008, 08:27 PM

Then it is a mismatched pistol, there are no 42 toggle guns without a date on the receiver.

In your profile it has your name as Bakel and no location. Was curious as to where you live? You ask for values, but it makes a big differnece from what country.

Ed

Bakel · 07-31-2008, 01:50 AM

Thank you for your reaction.

What do you exact mean by, mismatched? Compleet from different lugers to make 1?

But the luger have the same serial number on the parts...

And we life in the south east part of germany

And had all the lugers a stock mount at the grips?

Mauser720 · 07-31-2008, 12:25 PM

Bakel -

1. When Lugers were made, the gun was given a number. And many parts of the gun also received the same number, or the last two digits of that serial number. So if you have a gun that has parts from several different guns, yes, we do say the gun is "mismatched." A collector will prefer a gun that is "all matching." However, if a gun is mismatched, it can still function fine and be used as a "shooter." Some collectors are hesitant to shoot an all matching gun because if you break one of the numbered parts, it will greatly reduce the collector value of the gun.

2. You may find some Lugers which did not come with the stock mount. The stock mount was an idea that was commonly a part of production starting in 1914.

3. Someone else will have to help you with the value of a Luger in Germany since I am not familiar with the values in your country.

Welcome to the Forum.

Mauser720 - Ron

07-30-2008, 12:35 PM	#1
Bakel User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	unknow luger Hello, I would .like to buy a luger but i don't know what kind it is. It is a normal lenght, but there are only a few markings: On top is 42, on the parts is number 506. There is also no Geschichert written at the safety pall. It does have on the grip some attachment to put on a stock. Does anyone know what kind of luger it is? and the value for used condition? Thanks

07-30-2008, 12:41 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	That is a very broad question. which country you are in makes a large difference in finding a luger. the 42 is a code for Mauser or for the date. Where is the 42 located, on the toggle or the receiver? See the FAQ here on the site and the Technical section and it might help you a bit, then ask away on questions and we can help. Welcome to the forum! 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

07-30-2008, 03:50 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	The 42 on the toggle means the guns was produced by Mauser. What is stamped above the chamber? That will be the year marking. BTW, it is only necessary to post a question in one forum. I have deleted your other post. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

07-30-2008, 08:27 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	Then it is a mismatched pistol, there are no 42 toggle guns without a date on the receiver. In your profile it has your name as Bakel and no location. Was curious as to where you live? You ask for values, but it makes a big differnece from what country. 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

07-31-2008, 12:25 PM	#8
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Bakel - 1. When Lugers were made, the gun was given a number. And many parts of the gun also received the same number, or the last two digits of that serial number. So if you have a gun that has parts from several different guns, yes, we do say the gun is "mismatched." A collector will prefer a gun that is "all matching." However, if a gun is mismatched, it can still function fine and be used as a "shooter." Some collectors are hesitant to shoot an all matching gun because if you break one of the numbered parts, it will greatly reduce the collector value of the gun. 2. You may find some Lugers which did not come with the stock mount. The stock mount was an idea that was commonly a part of production starting in 1914. 3. Someone else will have to help you with the value of a Luger in Germany since I am not familiar with the values in your country. Welcome to the Forum. Mauser720 - Ron __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."

07-30-2008, 12:49 PM	#3
Bakel User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The 42 is on the Toggle indeed

07-30-2008, 05:20 PM	#5
Bakel User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Okay no problem. There are no more stamps on it, only the serial number with 506.

07-31-2008, 01:50 AM	#7
Bakel User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you for your reaction. What do you exact mean by, mismatched? Compleet from different lugers to make 1? But the luger have the same serial number on the parts... And we life in the south east part of germany And had all the lugers a stock mount at the grips?

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