1936 S/42 Interesting Transitions

Frank · 02-05-2005, 05:44 PM

The photo shows a G-Date, 1936 G-Block, 1936 H-Block and a 1936 K-Block. The Germans made two small changes in the design between the G-Date and 1936. The first was to make a larger radius behind the barrel band that contains the front sight. The second was to change the size of the "S" in the S/42 on the mid toggle link so the "S" and "42" were the same size. Also of note is the "42" changed design from a closed "4" to a more open "4". It may be hard to see, but it's there!

Actually, they made three changes. Later they changed the design of the proof mark from the Early Test Proof Mark (ETP) to the Mid Proof Test Mark (MTP) near the beginning of the L/M-Block. But this transition only pertains to the EPM.

The photo shows the G-Date and the 1936 G-Block have the smaller radius, the other two have the larger, full radius. Also shown is the 1936 K-Block has the S/42 all the same size, the other three have the large "S" in the S/42.

So Mauser used all the piece parts they could making some interesting transitions. The sharp radius barrel bands and the large "S" in the S/42 mid toggle link are all from the 1935 (G-Date) production. I am reasonably sure that these parts are mixed in for 1936 production in the F, G and H Blocks and maybe higher.

Now the question: Has anyone seen a 1936 with a sharp radius behind the barrel band in combination with a "standard" 1936 mid toggle link?

02-05-2005, 05:44 PM	#1
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	1936 S/42 Interesting Transitions The photo shows a G-Date, 1936 G-Block, 1936 H-Block and a 1936 K-Block. The Germans made two small changes in the design between the G-Date and 1936. The first was to make a larger radius behind the barrel band that contains the front sight. The second was to change the size of the "S" in the S/42 on the mid toggle link so the "S" and "42" were the same size. Also of note is the "42" changed design from a closed "4" to a more open "4". It may be hard to see, but it's there! Actually, they made three changes. Later they changed the design of the proof mark from the Early Test Proof Mark (ETP) to the Mid Proof Test Mark (MTP) near the beginning of the L/M-Block. But this transition only pertains to the EPM. The photo shows the G-Date and the 1936 G-Block have the smaller radius, the other two have the larger, full radius. Also shown is the 1936 K-Block has the S/42 all the same size, the other three have the large "S" in the S/42. So Mauser used all the piece parts they could making some interesting transitions. The sharp radius barrel bands and the large "S" in the S/42 mid toggle link are all from the 1935 (G-Date) production. I am reasonably sure that these parts are mixed in for 1936 production in the F, G and H Blocks and maybe higher. Now the question: Has anyone seen a 1936 with a sharp radius behind the barrel band in combination with a "standard" 1936 mid toggle link? Last edited by Frank; 02-07-2005 at 04:44 PM.