1936 S/42 Question

Brent B. · 01-23-2006, 10:15 AM

I have a question on the 1936 S/42 Lugers. Were the grips numbered or left unmarked on the inside. Thanks, Brent B.

JD · 01-23-2006, 12:21 PM

The grips on my 1936 dated S/42 are numbered to the gun.........

Brent B. · 01-23-2006, 12:24 PM

JD: Thanks for the reply. Would anyone have any thoughts on a 36 if they were not numbered? Everything else on the gun is just as it should be. Thanks. Brent B.

olivier5848 · 01-23-2006, 01:14 PM

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Brent B. · 01-23-2006, 01:30 PM

Thanks Oliver. Brent

RP · 01-23-2006, 03:19 PM

Brent,
I also have a 1936 S/42, military all matching luger. Grips have a letter or two stamped inside, but no proofs or matching serial#'s. The grips are walnut, perfect fit, and appear to be original to the pistol. Seems like I covered this ground before to find out that not all 1936's had serialized grips, maybe someone else can expand on this.

Brent B. · 01-23-2006, 03:28 PM

RP: Appreciate the reply. I've had a couple private messages that said there some had them and some don't. All the replies have been a big help.
Thanks, Brent B.

Frank · 01-24-2006, 07:38 AM

Hi Brent, most of the 1936, S/42 Lugers I have seen have had NO serial numbers on the inside of the grips. The Germans started numbering the grips again at the beginning of the 1937 production.

Brent B. · 01-24-2006, 08:07 AM

Thanks Frank, really appreciate the input. Brent B.

hqbmw · 01-24-2006, 05:04 PM

Brent,

My 1936 S/42 has unmarked grips. Each other piece is correctly marked. I sent the grips to Hugh to be recheckered as they didn't quite match the quality of the gun. He didn't mention them being repro or anything unususal and as always did a beautiful job.

Jack Hiles
Mesa, AZ

01-23-2006, 10:15 AM	#1
Brent B. User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1936 S/42 Question I have a question on the 1936 S/42 Lugers. Were the grips numbered or left unmarked on the inside. Thanks, Brent B.

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01-24-2006, 05:04 PM	#10
hqbmw User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Brent, My 1936 S/42 has unmarked grips. Each other piece is correctly marked. I sent the grips to Hugh to be recheckered as they didn't quite match the quality of the gun. He didn't mention them being repro or anything unususal and as always did a beautiful job. Jack Hiles Mesa, AZ __________________ Jack Hiles Mesa AZ

01-23-2006, 12:21 PM	#2
JD User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Western Washington Posts: 107 Thanks: 58 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	The grips on my 1936 dated S/42 are numbered to the gun.........

01-23-2006, 12:24 PM	#3
Brent B. User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	JD: Thanks for the reply. Would anyone have any thoughts on a 36 if they were not numbered? Everything else on the gun is just as it should be. Thanks. Brent B.

01-23-2006, 01:30 PM	#5
Brent B. User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Oliver. Brent

01-23-2006, 03:19 PM	#6
RP User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 26 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Brent, I also have a 1936 S/42, military all matching luger. Grips have a letter or two stamped inside, but no proofs or matching serial#'s. The grips are walnut, perfect fit, and appear to be original to the pistol. Seems like I covered this ground before to find out that not all 1936's had serialized grips, maybe someone else can expand on this.

01-23-2006, 03:28 PM	#7
Brent B. User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	RP: Appreciate the reply. I've had a couple private messages that said there some had them and some don't. All the replies have been a big help. Thanks, Brent B.

01-24-2006, 07:38 AM	#8
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 Brent, most of the 1936, S/42 Lugers I have seen have had NO serial numbers on the inside of the grips. The Germans started numbering the grips again at the beginning of the 1937 production.

01-24-2006, 08:07 AM	#9
Brent B. User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Frank, really appreciate the input. Brent B.