Luger 42 (1940) Information Please

sharpsman2002 · 07-31-2003, 05:02 AM

Hello--I'm a new member and really enjoy your Website--very informative. Wondering if you could give me some information on the following Luger:

Pictures of grips and gun are attached. Mauser 42 (1940). Serial #8499c and all numbers match (and present on all necessary parts)--good honest (non-Russian Rework Luger). Wear on the grips seem to be consistent with the wear on the gun--though this is certainly subjective. There is some wear at the top rear of the right grip panel--some tan color showing through the black bakelite in a very small area. Maybe a holster rivet created this small mark.

Grips appear to be German manufacture. Based on the angle of checkering and single screw hole on the back of each grip (versus the less steep angle of checkering and double screw holes typically seen on Russian Grips), I believe they are correct German manufacture grips.

Any thoughts/comments regarding this Luger?

Much appreciated,

Doug

07-31-2003, 05:02 AM	#1
sharpsman2002 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Luger 42 (1940) Information Please Hello--I'm a new member and really enjoy your Website--very informative. Wondering if you could give me some information on the following Luger: Pictures of grips and gun are attached. Mauser 42 (1940). Serial #8499c and all numbers match (and present on all necessary parts)--good honest (non-Russian Rework Luger). Wear on the grips seem to be consistent with the wear on the gun--though this is certainly subjective. There is some wear at the top rear of the right grip panel--some tan color showing through the black bakelite in a very small area. Maybe a holster rivet created this small mark. Grips appear to be German manufacture. Based on the angle of checkering and single screw hole on the back of each grip (versus the less steep angle of checkering and double screw holes typically seen on Russian Grips), I believe they are correct German manufacture grips. Any thoughts/comments regarding this Luger? Much appreciated, Doug