info needed if correct mag for my 1st 1940 luger?

hpd777 · 08-08-2011, 01:53 AM

Just wanted to post my mag to see if this is the correct mag for my 1940 luger? any help would be appreciated
thanks
Hector

DavidJayUden · 08-08-2011, 07:54 AM

H:
There are some mag. collectors who will tell you in the style mag. is correct for that gun, but I have a question for you. What is the squiggly little letter under the serial number on the front of the frame, and can you photo/post it? That will help.
dju

alanint · 08-08-2011, 08:57 AM

My understanding is that "42" marked mags are armorer replaced and would normally not have a serial number. Besides, the font is not even close to the numbers on the gun. It certainly is not the factory matched magazine to this gun.

Norme · 08-08-2011, 09:04 AM

Hi Hector, There was a change in magazine types during 1940. As David has said, we need to know this gun's full serial number, with suffix, to be able to help you. The suffix is visible on the front of the frame, just below the serial number. Regards, Norm

hpd777 · 08-08-2011, 10:36 AM

I can post another pic but to me it looks like an h serial#is 2127 and the bottom of the mag German eagle inspector mark 63 with 42 on top which I don't understand. All serial #s match on the Luger including the mag but I hope it is not a copy mag?
Thanks
Hector

Norme · 08-08-2011, 11:01 AM

Hi Hector, As Alan has pointed out, your mag is an armorer's replacement that was numbered to your gun. It is not a fake, it is a field replacement. The original mag for your gun would have looked like the one shown. Regards, Norm

hpd777 · 08-08-2011, 11:16 AM

What do you mean armorer replacement? Sorry i am still learning, would that lower the value of the luger since it is a replacement mag? All serial#s match including smaller internal #s. What do you think it would be worth then my luger?
thank you
Hector

08-08-2011, 01:53 AM	#1
hpd777 User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 17 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	info needed if correct mag for my 1st 1940 luger? Just wanted to post my mag to see if this is the correct mag for my 1940 luger? any help would be appreciated thanks Hector Attached Thumbnails

08-08-2011, 08:57 AM	#3
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	My understanding is that "42" marked mags are armorer replaced and would normally not have a serial number. Besides, the font is not even close to the numbers on the gun. It certainly is not the factory matched magazine to this gun. Last edited by alanint; 08-08-2011 at 11:46 AM.

08-08-2011, 10:36 AM	#5
hpd777 User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 17 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Suffix I can post another pic but to me it looks like an h serial#is 2127 and the bottom of the mag German eagle inspector mark 63 with 42 on top which I don't understand. All serial #s match on the Luger including the mag but I hope it is not a copy mag? Thanks Hector

08-08-2011, 11:01 AM	#6
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Hector, As Alan has pointed out, your mag is an armorer's replacement that was numbered to your gun. It is not a fake, it is a field replacement. The original mag for your gun would have looked like the one shown. Regards, Norm Attached Thumbnails

08-08-2011, 07:54 AM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	H: There are some mag. collectors who will tell you in the style mag. is correct for that gun, but I have a question for you. What is the squiggly little letter under the serial number on the front of the frame, and can you photo/post it? That will help. dju

08-08-2011, 09:04 AM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Hector, There was a change in magazine types during 1940. As David has said, we need to know this gun's full serial number, with suffix, to be able to help you. The suffix is visible on the front of the frame, just below the serial number. Regards, Norm

08-08-2011, 11:16 AM	#7
hpd777 User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 17 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What do you mean armorer replacement? Sorry i am still learning, would that lower the value of the luger since it is a replacement mag? All serial#s match including smaller internal #s. What do you think it would be worth then my luger? thank you Hector