Greetings/finally got my first Luger!

Blight · 09-25-2014, 08:17 PM

Hey all,

So I've lurked here for quite some time, meanwhile saving for my long desired Luger. Well, last weekend at a local gun show all the saving, research and reading have payed off and I finally have what I wanted: a mismatched Mid-to-late model German Parabellum with 4" barrel. As soon as I can post some quality pictures I will, but in the meantime...I'm so thrilled to finally have my first Luger! Totally a boyhood fantasy.

Here's what I know so far about my pistol:

-It's a 1937 Mauser (s42).

-the blue is largely worn off

-no obvious refinishing

-after a complete dis-assembly and cleaning, it appears possible that all parts except the lower frame and magazine have matching numbers (even the grips)! Not super important because it was purchased as a shooter, but still!

-the magazine is anachronistic (wood base as opposed to aluminum)

-witness mark on the barrel to upper receiver doesn't seem to quite line up despite matching numbers between them (pictures to follow)

A range trip is in order this weekend, any tips?

09-25-2014, 08:17 PM	#1
Blight User Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 17 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Greetings/finally got my first Luger! Hey all, So I've lurked here for quite some time, meanwhile saving for my long desired Luger. Well, last weekend at a local gun show all the saving, research and reading have payed off and I finally have what I wanted: a mismatched Mid-to-late model German Parabellum with 4" barrel. As soon as I can post some quality pictures I will, but in the meantime...I'm so thrilled to finally have my first Luger! Totally a boyhood fantasy. Here's what I know so far about my pistol: -It's a 1937 Mauser (s42). -the blue is largely worn off -no obvious refinishing -after a complete dis-assembly and cleaning, it appears possible that all parts except the lower frame and magazine have matching numbers (even the grips)! Not super important because it was purchased as a shooter, but still! -the magazine is anachronistic (wood base as opposed to aluminum) -witness mark on the barrel to upper receiver doesn't seem to quite line up despite matching numbers between them (pictures to follow) A range trip is in order this weekend, any tips?