matching numbers

kurtjg · 01-10-2004, 09:31 AM

i have a 1939 s/42 with all matching numbers except for the toggle. the gun is in very good condition with only minor holster wear. i am curious as to when and why the toggle was changed and how much it decreases the value of the gun.

Thor · 01-10-2004, 11:23 AM

I have seen two Lugers with rear toggles that were cracked, my guess by firing ammunition not matched to the main spring that was in the gun.

01-10-2004, 09:31 AM	#1
kurtjg New User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	matching numbers i have a 1939 s/42 with all matching numbers except for the toggle. the gun is in very good condition with only minor holster wear. i am curious as to when and why the toggle was changed and how much it decreases the value of the gun.

01-10-2004, 11:23 AM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	I have seen two Lugers with rear toggles that were cracked, my guess by firing ammunition not matched to the main spring that was in the gun. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."