1938 S/42 refinished shooter

Teddydog · 09-05-2024, 02:30 PM

I am intentionally reviving this old thread of mine. I have been thinking about German guns lately, including the Luger (and the Walthers I have purchased recently). That got me thinking about the one Luger I have currently, which I posted about here in 2013!

I have put the Russian grips back onto the pistol and taken some new photos (which I THINK are better than the old ones!).

The mag that came with the gun is inserted. It is a blued-body, aluminum base one with the serial number ground off and just the "Eagle/63" and the "+" visible, and the series code partially present (maybe "h" or "b").

I don't think there is anything left to add about this Luger. Looks like a Russian capture with Russian replacement grips. No "X" or peened/defaced inspector marks. Decent bore. Replaced side plate with "electro matching."

I also have this "random" mag which seems to be low quality. Is this a low quality "official" mag of some type, or just a cheap aftermarket one? No markings. Blue steel. Crude spot-welds on the ribs (both sides). Two roll pins holding in the black plastic base.

Rob

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09-05-2024, 02:30 PM	#9
Teddydog User Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I am intentionally reviving this old thread of mine. I have been thinking about German guns lately, including the Luger (and the Walthers I have purchased recently). That got me thinking about the one Luger I have currently, which I posted about here in 2013! I have put the Russian grips back onto the pistol and taken some new photos (which I THINK are better than the old ones!). The mag that came with the gun is inserted. It is a blued-body, aluminum base one with the serial number ground off and just the "Eagle/63" and the "+" visible, and the series code partially present (maybe "h" or "b"). I don't think there is anything left to add about this Luger. Looks like a Russian capture with Russian replacement grips. No "X" or peened/defaced inspector marks. Decent bore. Replaced side plate with "electro matching." I also have this "random" mag which seems to be low quality. Is this a low quality "official" mag of some type, or just a cheap aftermarket one? No markings. Blue steel. Crude spot-welds on the ribs (both sides). Two roll pins holding in the black plastic base. Rob