A little confused about the tech. info at this web site..

dc8ray · 07-30-2001, 09:38 AM

What does the stamp, "S/42", on the toggle mechanism indicate?

Ray "A Luger newbie" C.

07-30-2001, 09:58 AM

Ray, there are very few questions that I feel knowledgable enough to answer, but I think I know this one. During the second World War Germany coded all its suppliers and the S/42 was the code for Mauser.

Hope I'm at least close to right.

BobL

John Sabato · 07-30-2001, 10:19 AM

The only thing left to be said is that S/42 is only one of the codes for the Mauser plant. The Germans kept changing them to confuse it's enemies into thinking there were more plants than there really were, or where certain war products were being produced.

42 and byf are also Mauser codes from the third reich.

Never be afraid to jump in and voice your opinion on this site, that is what makes this site so much fun... the interactive aspect. I have studied Lugers for almost 40 years and not a week goes by that I don't learn something here I didn't know. Most of my studies were done years ago, and there is much more info available today that can contradict things that were believed back in the 50's and 60's.

regards,

John

Johnny Peppers · 07-30-2001, 10:20 AM

Bob, you are correct, but it was just one of the codes used by Mauser. Mauser also used 42 and byf.

dc8ray · 07-30-2001, 10:31 AM

Thanks, guys. More questions to follow, when I get around to it.

Ray

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Marvin · 07-30-2001, 01:40 PM

Mauser also had the code "SVW" which came into play at the end of 1944 or early 1945.

Marvin

07-30-2001, 09:38 AM	#1
dc8ray User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A little confused about the tech. info at this web site.. What does the stamp, "S/42", on the toggle mechanism indicate? Ray "A Luger newbie" C.

07-30-2001, 09:58 AM	#2
BobL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A little confused about the tech. info at this web site.. Ray, there are very few questions that I feel knowledgable enough to answer, but I think I know this one. During the second World War Germany coded all its suppliers and the S/42 was the code for Mauser. Hope I'm at least close to right. BobL

07-30-2001, 10:19 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Right on the money BobL...but there is more. The only thing left to be said is that S/42 is only one of the codes for the Mauser plant. The Germans kept changing them to confuse it's enemies into thinking there were more plants than there really were, or where certain war products were being produced. 42 and byf are also Mauser codes from the third reich. Never be afraid to jump in and voice your opinion on this site, that is what makes this site so much fun... the interactive aspect. I have studied Lugers for almost 40 years and not a week goes by that I don't learn something here I didn't know. Most of my studies were done years ago, and there is much more info available today that can contradict things that were believed back in the 50's and 60's. regards, John

07-30-2001, 10:20 AM	#4
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: A little confused about the tech. info at this web site.. Bob, you are correct, but it was just one of the codes used by Mauser. Mauser also used 42 and byf.

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dc8ray User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A little confused about the tech. info at this web site.. Thanks, guys. More questions to follow, when I get around to it. Ray EarthLights

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Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A little confused about the tech. info at this web site.. Mauser also had the code "SVW" which came into play at the end of 1944 or early 1945. Marvin