1939 S/42 Luger

orionarms82 · 04-29-2014, 02:55 AM

I had read some negative reviews about the Mitchell Lugers. However, I am happy to report that it is 100 percent reliable so far. It has a very nice trigger and it eats up factory and reloads without a hitch. I suppose that I have about 200 rounds through it now. Also, it looks pretty sexy in the stainless. It looks like it was never fired before I shot it too. So, I would imagine that I bought someone's safe queen, or perhaps the owner died?

As for the S/42, I was told that it was a G.I. bringback. It is too bad that I don't have anything that can substantiate that... There are 3 names inside of the holster flap that can just be made out. 2 of the top names have a line through them with the bottom name unobstructed. I can only assume that the bottom name probably belongs to the German soldier that it was taken from. It would be interesting if I could eventually do some research into those names and perhaps find out something about the soldiers that carried the weapon.

ChrisLL · 04-29-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by orionarms82

I had read some negative reviews about the Mitchell Lugers. However, I am happy to report that it is 100 percent reliable so far. It has a very nice trigger and it eats up factory and reloads without a hitch. I suppose that I have about 200 rounds through it now. Also, it looks pretty sexy in the stainless. It looks like it was never fired before I shot it too. So, I would imagine that I bought someone's safe queen, or perhaps the owner died?

As for the S/42, I was told that it was a G.I. bringback. It is too bad that I don't have anything that can substantiate that... There are 3 names inside of the holster flap that can just be made out. 2 of the top names have a line through them with the bottom name unobstructed. I can only assume that the bottom name probably belongs to the German soldier that it was taken from. It would be interesting if I could eventually do some research into those names and perhaps find out something about the soldiers that carried the weapon.

Good to hear the SS one shoots well, they are a lot of fun to shoot and if it's reliable you will certainly get your $$ worth. The S/42 is a beauty in my book, seems like a Luger with a story to tell.

abukafura · 04-29-2014, 12:27 PM

I agree. Perhaps a tad overpaid, but a real nice rig. Very nice gun and if you are happy, what else is there to say.

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04-29-2014, 02:55 AM	#1
orionarms82 User Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 5 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had read some negative reviews about the Mitchell Lugers. However, I am happy to report that it is 100 percent reliable so far. It has a very nice trigger and it eats up factory and reloads without a hitch. I suppose that I have about 200 rounds through it now. Also, it looks pretty sexy in the stainless. It looks like it was never fired before I shot it too. So, I would imagine that I bought someone's safe queen, or perhaps the owner died? As for the S/42, I was told that it was a G.I. bringback. It is too bad that I don't have anything that can substantiate that... There are 3 names inside of the holster flap that can just be made out. 2 of the top names have a line through them with the bottom name unobstructed. I can only assume that the bottom name probably belongs to the German soldier that it was taken from. It would be interesting if I could eventually do some research into those names and perhaps find out something about the soldiers that carried the weapon.

04-29-2014, 12:27 PM	#3
abukafura Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, near Greeen Bay Posts: 327 Thanks: 1,314 Thanked 90 Times in 57 Posts	I agree. Perhaps a tad overpaid, but a real nice rig. Very nice gun and if you are happy, what else is there to say.