Been on the "other" forum....new here.

aptech77 · 12-12-2010, 02:06 PM

Hello everyone,

I've been a troll here and there, but now that I have made my first buy, it's time to say hi. I think the info I have found here and on other Luger forums has given me a good understanding of what I have. Here the description of the pistol and some details I have learned.

1940 (42) WW2 Luger in "As Captured" condition.....brought back by Canadian Vet from Europe after WW2....In excellent original condition ....slight wear on gripstraps and barrel....all matching numbers except magazines...complete with original holster and loading tool....mint bore...

I have a very nice collectable Luger, if the internal numbers on the small parts match the serial number (76) which they do.

There were about 125,000 1940 Code 42 Lugers, so they are not rare...

DO NOT think about heavy cleaning ot restoration. Both of these procedures will reduce the value significantly.

I know it's a one and a million shot, but where could I find the correct mags, or the closer s/n mags to this pistol? Same suffix block.

If I shoot it and break a numbered part, the value drops rapidly, unless I can find an equivalent matching piece. I think I should look for a shooter.

I have officially caught the Luger bug....

12-12-2010, 02:06 PM	#1
aptech77 User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 85 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Been on the "other" forum....new here. Hello everyone, I've been a troll here and there, but now that I have made my first buy, it's time to say hi. I think the info I have found here and on other Luger forums has given me a good understanding of what I have. Here the description of the pistol and some details I have learned. 1940 (42) WW2 Luger in "As Captured" condition.....brought back by Canadian Vet from Europe after WW2....In excellent original condition ....slight wear on gripstraps and barrel....all matching numbers except magazines...complete with original holster and loading tool....mint bore... I have a very nice collectable Luger, if the internal numbers on the small parts match the serial number (76) which they do. There were about 125,000 1940 Code 42 Lugers, so they are not rare... DO NOT think about heavy cleaning ot restoration. Both of these procedures will reduce the value significantly. I know it's a one and a million shot, but where could I find the correct mags, or the closer s/n mags to this pistol? Same suffix block. If I shoot it and break a numbered part, the value drops rapidly, unless I can find an equivalent matching piece. I think I should look for a shooter. I have officially caught the Luger bug....