Luger 1940 42 with star on barrel

[Bogr1988]

Originally Posted by mrerick

Hi Stephen, and welcome to the forum.

IIRC, the star marking was a Mauser factory mark for an inspection reject that was run through manufacturing a second or third time to correct the problem. After successfully passing inspection, the part was considered as correct as one that never had a problem.

If it couldn't be reworked properly after the second cycle through, it was scrapped.

I think you've got a nice one there. If all matching, and good bore, in the US geography I would think $1500-$1600 is a good price with non-matching magazine.

Marc

Marc,
Thanks but the star does not hurt the value and the weapon's performance?