1939 s/42

efljr · 08-17-2012, 01:53 PM

Gentlemen: Am I correct in thinking that this 1939 S/42 sn 5373o is one of the SE83 SE 63 variations identified in this forum's list of the 10 most difficult military Mauser variations to find?

Edward Tinker · 08-17-2012, 02:35 PM

What forum listing?

I am guessing that someone posted that it was difficult to find?

If so, then its either B&W or its not

efljr · 08-17-2012, 02:51 PM

apparently I am not being clear. I am speaking of the sticky by Frank in the Research Archives of this forum which identifies 10 varieties of military Mausers that are the most dificult to find. My question is whether the pistol shown is in fact an SE83 SE63 variation. I would appreciate any clarification that the learned gentlemen of this forum might be able to provide.

lugersrkewl · 08-17-2012, 05:45 PM

Im not learned or a gentlemen but going by the sticky you mentioned it looks that way.

that luger is mint looking congratulations thanks for sharing pics.

Lugerdoc · 08-18-2012, 06:48 PM

The rear most eagle inspector's marking on your receiver is definately a different larger die, but IMHO this whole E/83 business is a lot of "sound & fury" over some poorly made E/63 dies. If the large SWE/63 has not appeared in later production, I could believe that the head inspector, actually changed. TH

Jan C Still · 08-18-2012, 10:33 PM

Tom
What are the acceptance stamps on the right receiver of this 1937 S/42?
Thanks
Jan

sheepherder · 08-19-2012, 08:39 AM

I also have a 1937 S/42...Just to add to the fun...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

The rear most eagle inspector's marking on your receiver is definately a different larger die...but IMHO this whole E/83 business is a lot of "sound & fury" over some poorly made E/63 dies...

Hmmmm...Looking at Jan's (and my) stamps...I have to say that the first stamp on the OP's S/42 is pretty sorry looking...Like maybe the stamp was right at the end of it's life and was pretty worn out...

Mike B · 08-19-2012, 02:09 PM

Here are a couple of pictures of another 1939 S/42; serial number 176o. Hope this adds some to your discussion.

Mike

08-17-2012, 01:53 PM	#1
efljr User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1939 s/42 Gentlemen: Am I correct in thinking that this 1939 S/42 sn 5373o is one of the SE83 SE 63 variations identified in this forum's list of the 10 most difficult military Mauser variations to find? Attached Thumbnails

08-17-2012, 02:51 PM	#3
efljr User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Apologies... apparently I am not being clear. I am speaking of the sticky by Frank in the Research Archives of this forum which identifies 10 varieties of military Mausers that are the most dificult to find. My question is whether the pistol shown is in fact an SE83 SE63 variation. I would appreciate any clarification that the learned gentlemen of this forum might be able to provide.

08-18-2012, 06:48 PM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	The rear most eagle inspector's marking on your receiver is definately a different larger die, but IMHO this whole E/83 business is a lot of "sound & fury" over some poorly made E/63 dies. If the large SWE/63 has not appeared in later production, I could believe that the head inspector, actually changed. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-18-2012, 10:33 PM	#6
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Tom What are the acceptance stamps on the right receiver of this 1937 S/42? Thanks Jan Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jan C Still; 08-19-2012 at 12:51 PM.

08-19-2012, 02:09 PM	#8
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 272 Times in 100 Posts	1939 s/42 Here are a couple of pictures of another 1939 S/42; serial number 176o. Hope this adds some to your discussion. Mike Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

08-17-2012, 02:35 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	What forum listing? I am guessing that someone posted that it was difficult to find? If so, then its either B&W or its not

08-17-2012, 05:45 PM	#4
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	Im not learned or a gentlemen but going by the sticky you mentioned it looks that way. that luger is mint looking congratulations thanks for sharing pics.

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