S/42 "g" date

marine kabar · 04-25-2009, 07:26 AM

Y'all were a big help when I first found this pistol in 2006 but unfortunately I didn't record what I was told here and have now forgotten it. So would somebody please give me some data re what I have. It's an S/42 marked "G" date which I know means 1935 production. Proof marks on the right side of the receiver are W /154 and S/92 plus what I've heard referred to as a "droop wing" eagle. S/N is 8452 with what I believe to be an "e" suffix. The good news is all numbers match, it's in excellent mechanical condition, and the bore is pristine. Bad news is there is only about 50% remaining finish. So a pistol that probably has been seldom fired but probably was stored in a holster too long. But it's an unmessed with piece, When I first bought it I picked up two magazines that had the proper aluminum bases and what appears to be nickle plating and droop wing 63 proofs.

Thanks
Greg

04-25-2009, 07:26 AM	#1
marine kabar User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Powder Springs GA Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	S/42 "g" date Y'all were a big help when I first found this pistol in 2006 but unfortunately I didn't record what I was told here and have now forgotten it. So would somebody please give me some data re what I have. It's an S/42 marked "G" date which I know means 1935 production. Proof marks on the right side of the receiver are W /154 and S/92 plus what I've heard referred to as a "droop wing" eagle. S/N is 8452 with what I believe to be an "e" suffix. The good news is all numbers match, it's in excellent mechanical condition, and the bore is pristine. Bad news is there is only about 50% remaining finish. So a pistol that probably has been seldom fired but probably was stored in a holster too long. But it's an unmessed with piece, When I first bought it I picked up two magazines that had the proper aluminum bases and what appears to be nickle plating and droop wing 63 proofs. Thanks Greg