Info on a 1936 S-42, please!

Ron Smith · 12-07-2008, 03:21 PM

barr,

Highly unlikely that it was refinished or refurbed in Germany. The Weimar Era ended in 1933 when the Nazis came to power with Hitler.

Possibly a recent reblue/refinish, in which case it is nothing more than a shooter and all collector value is lost. 1936 S/42s are relatively common, and can be found at a relatively good price, in good original condition.

Be very careful, Lugers can get an unknowlegable, or even a knowledgable buyer burnt in short order. We've all been there. It's part of Luger collecting 101.

Before you buy one, try to get good clear photos and post them here. You'll get more advice than you can swim with. There are no dumb questions, except those that are never asked.

Ron

barr44 · 12-10-2008, 07:05 PM

Thanks, Ron
I appreciate the reply. Yes, I do absolutely know this is the place to come to before you buy.
I had thought it to be strange on that particular gun, not to have the regular Nazi military acceptance marks. I hadn't run across such a piece, so I was already wary of what it might be.
I have been warmed up some on a couple of buys, but the more I visit this great forum, the more I learn.
Thanks, again, barr

12-07-2008, 03:21 PM	#1
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	barr, Highly unlikely that it was refinished or refurbed in Germany. The Weimar Era ended in 1933 when the Nazis came to power with Hitler. Possibly a recent reblue/refinish, in which case it is nothing more than a shooter and all collector value is lost. 1936 S/42s are relatively common, and can be found at a relatively good price, in good original condition. Be very careful, Lugers can get an unknowlegable, or even a knowledgable buyer burnt in short order. We've all been there. It's part of Luger collecting 101. Before you buy one, try to get good clear photos and post them here. You'll get more advice than you can swim with. There are no dumb questions, except those that are never asked. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-10-2008, 07:05 PM	#2
barr44 User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: york co., va Posts: 159 Thanks: 28 Thanked 42 Times in 24 Posts	Thanks Ron! Thanks, Ron I appreciate the reply. Yes, I do absolutely know this is the place to come to before you buy. I had thought it to be strange on that particular gun, not to have the regular Nazi military acceptance marks. I hadn't run across such a piece, so I was already wary of what it might be. I have been warmed up some on a couple of buys, but the more I visit this great forum, the more I learn. Thanks, again, barr

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