Luger Questions

Johnny Peppers · 08-26-2001, 09:47 AM

Bob,

Your Luger is what is commonly referred to as a G Date. In 1934 the Germans began using a letter code for for the date. In 1934 it was K, and in 1935 it was the G. The S/42 was the code for the manufacturer Mauser. The full serial number and letter suffix will be found on the front of the receiver, bottom of the barrel, and on the bottom of the magazine if it is still matching to the pistol. The left side of the receiver will have the full serial number but no letter suffix. As you stated the major small parts will have the last two digits of the serial number, and the 8.82 is the land diameter of the barrel. The marks on the right side of the receiver will be the firing proof and the army acceptance stamps. The value depends greatly on every part being numbered to the pistol and the overall condition. If it is all matching and 90% my estimate would be in the $900/1100 range. Holster, extra matching magazine, and tool would add to this.

08-26-2001, 09:47 AM	#2
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Luger Questions Bob, Your Luger is what is commonly referred to as a G Date. In 1934 the Germans began using a letter code for for the date. In 1934 it was K, and in 1935 it was the G. The S/42 was the code for the manufacturer Mauser. The full serial number and letter suffix will be found on the front of the receiver, bottom of the barrel, and on the bottom of the magazine if it is still matching to the pistol. The left side of the receiver will have the full serial number but no letter suffix. As you stated the major small parts will have the last two digits of the serial number, and the 8.82 is the land diameter of the barrel. The marks on the right side of the receiver will be the firing proof and the army acceptance stamps. The value depends greatly on every part being numbered to the pistol and the overall condition. If it is all matching and 90% my estimate would be in the $900/1100 range. Holster, extra matching magazine, and tool would add to this.