Need help identifying a Luger S/42

[ithacaartist]

Just a minor correction...

First pic is Gothic font.

Second pic is cursive font, which is what I think you likely meant. Lower case letters were used for Luger serial numbers. Exact styles varied. Check the FAQ!

[shogun17]

Yes the barrel is clear and pretty clean but what's weird is that a 9mm bullet fits in the chamber through the slide but the same bullet does not fit through the end of the barrel...strange right cause it should be the same size no?

[Doubs]

Originally Posted by shogun17

Yes the barrel is clear and pretty clean but what's weird is that a 9mm bullet fits in the chamber through the slide but the same bullet does not fit through the end of the barrel...strange right cause it should be the same size no?

If I'm following you correctly, you're saying that you can chamber a 9mm cartridge OK but can't insert one into the muzzle. If so, that is normal.

The chamber is designed to accept the cartridge while the bore is smaller in diameter than the bullet. The bore - land to land - is .347" in diameter and the grooves will be approximately .004" deeper on each side for a total of .355". The actual bullet will be .3555" in diameter. When fired, the bullet seals the bore and creates the pressure that pushes it through the barrel while the same pressure rearward operates the action. Without sealing the bore, there's no pressure and the action will not function.

If you don't understand how a gun works, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjQrhDKDWFk&t=219s

I also strongly suggest that you find someone qualified to teach you gun safety, operation and how to shoot your Luger. It's vitally important that you are safe with any firearm.

[shogun17]

What do you guys think the value of such a luger is?

[Bill_in_VA]

Originally Posted by shogun17

What do you guys think the value of such a luger is?

Minimal…perhaps $1000; it’s a cobbled together shooter with nothing matching.

[shogun17]

Thank you Doubs really cool video! Pretty complex a gun when you think about it pretty amazing.