Value P08-S/42-1938

Guderian · 04-09-2006, 01:05 PM

Hello,

Can anyone give me an estimate of the value of this Luger?

It is a 08-S/42-1938. Its numbers match and has has 95% of the orgininal finish.

See picture:

Edward Tinker · 04-09-2006, 01:44 PM

Alexander, can you give us more pictures and more information?

Full serial number to include the suffix on the front of the frame, that makes a huge differance sometimes in value. There were over 113,000 S/42's made in 1938

Ed

WELCOME to the forum, I have moved this to the New Collectors area. Any story of how you aquired it, or just bought it?

Aaron · 04-09-2006, 05:56 PM

When you say "Its numbers match" does that include the magazine, the grips and the firing pin?

lugerholsterrepair · 04-09-2006, 07:08 PM

For anyone who posts a photo of the left side of a luger I suggest you put the safety on. This lets the viewer see two fairly important areas that are hidden if the safety is off. The condition of the white paint on the gisechert and the numbering or lack of on the safety bar.
Aaron is quite correct, these things make an enormous difference in an estimate.
You might also check to see if the toggle pin is matching. Jerry Burney

Guderian · 04-11-2006, 04:26 AM

The serial number is 6577 m.

04-09-2006, 01:05 PM	#1
Guderian New User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Value P08-S/42-1938 Hello, Can anyone give me an estimate of the value of this Luger? It is a 08-S/42-1938. Its numbers match and has has 95% of the orgininal finish. See picture:

04-09-2006, 01:44 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	Alexander, can you give us more pictures and more information? Full serial number to include the suffix on the front of the frame, that makes a huge differance sometimes in value. There were over 113,000 S/42's made in 1938 Ed WELCOME to the forum, I have moved this to the New Collectors area. Any story of how you aquired it, or just bought it? __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

04-09-2006, 07:08 PM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,866 Thanked 3,105 Times in 1,429 Posts	For anyone who posts a photo of the left side of a luger I suggest you put the safety on. This lets the viewer see two fairly important areas that are hidden if the safety is off. The condition of the white paint on the gisechert and the numbering or lack of on the safety bar. Aaron is quite correct, these things make an enormous difference in an estimate. You might also check to see if the toggle pin is matching. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

04-09-2006, 05:56 PM	#3
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	When you say "Its numbers match" does that include the magazine, the grips and the firing pin?

04-11-2006, 04:26 AM	#5
Guderian New User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The serial number is 6577 m.