1938 S/42 refinished shooter

[phatrick88]

Originally Posted by Teddydog

I don't see any "extra" stamps on it, though. I have read that the East German guns were given new inspection and proof stamps after their reworks. And I thought most Russian guns have "X"s and often overstamping or peen marks on the original German/Nazi proofs.

Guns reworked and issued to the East German Police/Army were indeed stamped with their own Crown/N and "Star Burst" proofs. Many were simply reworked and put into storage for a later date hence the sole X without any VoPo markings. As far as peening.. doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason as to why some kept their original markings and others don't, although it seems most coming from eastern block countries such as Yugoslavia have their German markings removed as standard.

Originally Posted by Teddydog

It came with one aluminum base magazine that is not serialed. It has one Waffenampt mark and what looks like a "+" sign on it. Is this a field replacement magazine?

I have a '38 dated Luger that is a Russian Capture. It is all matching, crossed cannons (X) and black Russian dip. What's interesting is the mag that came with my gun has all the same traits as yours: "+" sign and E/63 with the serial numbers ground. I'll throw up a quick picture of my mag bottom for reference.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Teddydog

Oh...the pics will be coming shortly. Darn 1and1.com isn't working this morning to allow me to upload to my website.

You can attach pics directly to this thread. "Go Advanced" or "Manage Attachments" below the post window. If you get an error message, it means you need to post a couple more times to satisfy Forum requirements.

The vertical-grooved black Bakelite grips are Russian and are fairly rare; took me several months to find a set. Don't throw them out or let them go cheaply!

[Teddydog]

Originally Posted by phatrick88

I have a '38 dated Luger that is a Russian Capture. It is all matching, crossed cannons (X) and black Russian dip. What's interesting is the mag that came with my gun has all the same traits as yours: "+" sign and E/63 with the serial numbers ground. I'll throw up a quick picture of my mag bottom for reference.

Yes! That is almost exactly what my mag base looks like, right down to the partial figure above the + (I guess that's the letter part of the original serial number).

Originally Posted by postino

You can attach pics directly to this thread. "Go Advanced" or "Manage Attachments" below the post window. If you get an error message, it means you need to post a couple more times to satisfy Forum requirements.

The vertical-grooved black Bakelite grips are Russian and are fairly rare; took me several months to find a set. Don't throw them out or let them go cheaply!

The pictures are up in my 2nd post. Do you not see them? Thanks for the info about the grips. I assumed they were common on the Russian guns. I have them here somewhere and would never throw them out.

Thanks guys. Great info so far.

Rob