1938 S/42 Gun Show Happy Day But tell me about Blueing

Mike B · 08-20-2005, 08:39 PM

You just never know what you might see at a gun show, no matter how small. I honestly went to our local gun show this morning with full intentions of selling two of my deer rifles that I now no longer use. As soon as I walked in, one of the dealers, who is an old friend, grabbed my arm and led me to another dealer friend of his. He told him "Show this guy that Luger you brought". Well that was all it took for me to change from a seller to a buyer. So here it is: A 1938 S/42, in really wonderful condition. This is one of those Lugers you find that you just know is as true and inoccent as a new born. There were even cob webs on the grips when I removed them. Everthing looks to be in excellent condition except the grip straps. There is no blueing left on the front or rear. Could this have something to do with a different type of blueing process that was used on this model? If anyone can shed any light on this, I would be very appreciative. The checkering on grips is sharp and and clean. All the other blued parts look great. Please take a look at pictures and please tell me what you think. Thanks, Mike

08-20-2005, 08:39 PM	#1
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 272 Times in 100 Posts	1938 S/42 Gun Show Happy Day But tell me about Blueing You just never know what you might see at a gun show, no matter how small. I honestly went to our local gun show this morning with full intentions of selling two of my deer rifles that I now no longer use. As soon as I walked in, one of the dealers, who is an old friend, grabbed my arm and led me to another dealer friend of his. He told him "Show this guy that Luger you brought". Well that was all it took for me to change from a seller to a buyer. So here it is: A 1938 S/42, in really wonderful condition. This is one of those Lugers you find that you just know is as true and inoccent as a new born. There were even cob webs on the grips when I removed them. Everthing looks to be in excellent condition except the grip straps. There is no blueing left on the front or rear. Could this have something to do with a different type of blueing process that was used on this model? If anyone can shed any light on this, I would be very appreciative. The checkering on grips is sharp and and clean. All the other blued parts look great. Please take a look at pictures and please tell me what you think. Thanks, Mike