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[Big Norm]

Welcome Filip! There is a lot to learn about Lugers and This is one good place to start. People have told you that what you have is a 'shooter' or 'parts' Luger. That is true. But there are things to learn about the parts of your Luger too. Now, the S-42 on the toggle. Is it a large 'S' with a small '42'? That would be what is called a 'G' date toggle assembly. A 'G' date Luger is a pre-war (1935) with a 'G' on top of the gun where you now have '1916'.


If your toogle assembly has a fancy or (scripted or Gothic) 'S', then that is a 'K' date Luger and that part would be for a 1934 Luger. This would also be of the top of the Luger where you now have the year 1916.


I can not help you much more because this is not the era of Lugers that I search for. But other collectors are sometimes looking for parts to make their Lugers what is called matching guns or collectible guns. 'G' or 'K' date Lugers are valuable to some collectors and your parts may be valuable to them, particularly if they are in good, original condition.


On this forum there are all sorts of different levels of Luger people. Some are only looking for excellent, like-new Lugers and some only want a Luger to enjoy the shooting experience. But we all are learning a lot about the history of this weapon. And we try to have some fun doing it.

Big Norm