New Luger owner

Frank · 04-03-2004, 10:16 AM

Hi Bill, welcome to the Luger Forum!!! From your description, I would guess your pistol could be considered a collectable Luger. In that case, I wouldn't recommend either shooting or refinishing it.

There were two major variations made in 1939. One has a "S/42" on the toggle top, the other just "42". The latter is the more common. There should be a script letter under the numbers on the front of the frame just below the barrel. This letter will also provide some information.

The number on the magazine matches the number on the pistol. The "+" sign indicates the magazine was a spare. The primary magazine is marked the same without the "+" sign. The other two markings are the script letter (which should be the same as the letter on the frame) and the acceptance mark of the German Inspector (which is likely the same as one of the marks on the right side of the Luger's receiver.

Some of the internal parts of the pistol should also be marked "41". If all these parts are correct, you have a real winner!!

Good Luck

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04-03-2004, 10:16 AM	#2
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Hi Bill, welcome to the Luger Forum!!! From your description, I would guess your pistol could be considered a collectable Luger. In that case, I wouldn't recommend either shooting or refinishing it. There were two major variations made in 1939. One has a "S/42" on the toggle top, the other just "42". The latter is the more common. There should be a script letter under the numbers on the front of the frame just below the barrel. This letter will also provide some information. The number on the magazine matches the number on the pistol. The "+" sign indicates the magazine was a spare. The primary magazine is marked the same without the "+" sign. The other two markings are the script letter (which should be the same as the letter on the frame) and the acceptance mark of the German Inspector (which is likely the same as one of the marks on the right side of the Luger's receiver. Some of the internal parts of the pistol should also be marked "41". If all these parts are correct, you have a real winner!! Good Luck