1940 S42 Mauser

dsk · 06-17-2012, 03:09 AM

I've been meaning to come on here and share this one for some time. It's nothing unusual, just another 1940 Mauser with honest wear. I've had it for quite a number of years, and everything seems right except for a non-matching magazine (firing pin and such matches as well). I eventually picked up a spare mag and a loading tool to go with it, but have lost out on every reasonably-priced holster I've ever come across.

alanint · 06-17-2012, 07:58 AM

Beautiful, honest pistol!

Edward Tinker · 06-17-2012, 09:09 AM

yes, I think its a very nice pistol.

Personally, I would find a nice 1939, 1940 or 1941 holster and just spend the money, waiting for a 'reasonable' one will just have the market go up eventually

SteveM · 06-17-2012, 09:20 AM

That's the way I like them, nobody tried to "improve" that one.

sheepherder · 06-17-2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

yes, I think its a very nice pistol.

Personally, I would find a nice 1939, 1940 or 1941 holster and just spend the money, waiting for a 'reasonable' one will just have the market go up eventually

+ 1 to both sentiments!

From now on, if I see something I really want, and have the money (or credit), I'll get it!!!

siegersallee · 06-17-2012, 10:23 AM

If t'wer me, I would keep an eye on:

Ebay ( here is a good one ), SimpsonLTD, etc...

A good source of really fine, absolutely authentic holsters and other luger items is an Ebay dealer: "Pre98".

I'd think 2-$400 should get you a fine 1930's or 40's holster.

Richard

dsk · 06-17-2012, 10:57 PM

Thanks, I'm keeping an eye on that one just in case it doesn't go out of sight like most I've seen lately.

06-17-2012, 03:09 AM	#1
dsk User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1940 S42 Mauser I've been meaning to come on here and share this one for some time. It's nothing unusual, just another 1940 Mauser with honest wear. I've had it for quite a number of years, and everything seems right except for a non-matching magazine (firing pin and such matches as well). I eventually picked up a spare mag and a loading tool to go with it, but have lost out on every reasonably-priced holster I've ever come across.

06-17-2012, 10:23 AM	#6
siegersallee User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 293 Thanks: 112 Thanked 58 Times in 35 Posts	If t'wer me, I would keep an eye on: Ebay ( here is a good one ), SimpsonLTD, etc... A good source of really fine, absolutely authentic holsters and other luger items is an Ebay dealer: "Pre98". I'd think 2-$400 should get you a fine 1930's or 40's holster. Richard __________________ "Für Gott, Kaiser, und Vaterland" -seeking: Erfrut Mag 1229 (no script)

06-17-2012, 07:58 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Beautiful, honest pistol!

06-17-2012, 09:09 AM	#3
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	yes, I think its a very nice pistol. Personally, I would find a nice 1939, 1940 or 1941 holster and just spend the money, waiting for a 'reasonable' one will just have the market go up eventually

06-17-2012, 09:20 AM	#4
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	That's the way I like them, nobody tried to "improve" that one.

06-17-2012, 10:57 PM	#7
dsk User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, I'm keeping an eye on that one just in case it doesn't go out of sight like most I've seen lately.