1938 S/42 with pic and question

johnnv · 05-19-2007, 12:03 PM

This is my matching 1938 S/42 (except magazines), serial no. 3882d that I'm very proud of. However the toggle pin is un-numbered and I'm wondering how much this affects the value. Comments appreciated. Thanks

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RylanBrissette · 05-19-2007, 05:10 PM

I'm not a proffesional Luger collector by any means. But I have to say one nice looking Luger, and although the toggle pin isn't exaclty a matching one. It isn't "not" matching either. I imagine it would have some effect on the price.. But I don't think it would effect too much? Anyone else have some thoughts on this??

Dwight Gruber · 05-19-2007, 07:16 PM

Ryan,

Unlike some parts on some Lugers which are not expected to be numbered, Luger rear toggle pins were required to be numbered after 1932, so the pin on this gun is not "proper" and therefore not matching, pure and simple.

By itself, it will also not have a serious effect on this gun's value.

--Dwight

Edward Tinker · 05-19-2007, 07:26 PM

I agree with what Dwight has stated, and also value. Although expected to be numbered, I don't think "replacement", i.e. armorer parts were numbered, nor marked with a number. Personally I'm not sure if I'd rather have a blank pin or a mismatched one in the toggle

I think a blank one...

Dwight Gruber · 05-20-2007, 04:29 AM

Ed,

I think one should expect a military armorer installed replacement to be numbered as part of the installation.

--Dwight

Lugerdoc · 05-20-2007, 08:29 AM

ED, I have the correct #82 rear axel for your luger. Check your PM. TH

05-19-2007, 12:03 PM	#1
johnnv User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: northern Nevada Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1938 S/42 with pic and question This is my matching 1938 S/42 (except magazines), serial no. 3882d that I'm very proud of. However the toggle pin is un-numbered and I'm wondering how much this affects the value. Comments appreciated. Thanks luger

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,924 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,518 Times in 2,087 Posts	I agree with what Dwight has stated, and also value. Although expected to be numbered, I don't think "replacement", i.e. armorer parts were numbered, nor marked with a number. Personally I'm not sure if I'd rather have a blank pin or a mismatched one in the toggle I think a blank one... __________________ 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

05-20-2007, 08:29 AM	#6
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	ED, I have the correct #82 rear axel for your luger. Check your PM. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

05-19-2007, 05:10 PM	#2
RylanBrissette User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 189 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I'm not a proffesional Luger collector by any means. But I have to say one nice looking Luger, and although the toggle pin isn't exaclty a matching one. It isn't "not" matching either. I imagine it would have some effect on the price.. But I don't think it would effect too much? Anyone else have some thoughts on this??

05-19-2007, 07:16 PM	#3
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,893 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,288 Times in 426 Posts	Ryan, Unlike some parts on some Lugers which are not expected to be numbered, Luger rear toggle pins were required to be numbered after 1932, so the pin on this gun is not "proper" and therefore not matching, pure and simple. By itself, it will also not have a serious effect on this gun's value. --Dwight

05-20-2007, 04:29 AM	#5
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,893 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,288 Times in 426 Posts	Ed, I think one should expect a military armorer installed replacement to be numbered as part of the installation. --Dwight