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11-20-2007, 08:00 PM | #1 |
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a recent aquisition
My father in law recently gave me a 1939 Luger in near perfect condition with original finish. I took it to a local dealer who did not know much about them other than it was in excellent condition. I assume that is a military version because of the German Eagle stamped on it in a few places. All of the numbers match including the mag. The holster has a persons name stamped on to it also with the German Eagle stamp. How could I go about finding what happened to this individual POW, KIA or survived to the end or even still surviving?
I do know that: - it is a 1939 - all matching numbers inside and out - also matching number mag -excellent condition very slight holster wear on the barrel near muzzle What I would like to know is: - general value - what type of possible history it may have - is it a collectible piece - is it exclusively a WWII piece |
11-20-2007, 08:11 PM | #2 |
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Re: a recent aquisition
What is the name stamped on the holster?? Other than that there isn't much to go on.. And pictures of this "stamp" and name would help a lot. Unless it is someone very well known, it is almost impossible to find info about them.
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11-20-2007, 08:23 PM | #3 |
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hello and welcome Eddie;
give us a bit more information; 1939 and what is ont he toggle (S42 42, etc) What is the # under the eagles on the right? most likely the stamping of a name is the holster manufacturer, but if "carved" in, it is possible to look for a ww2 vet in the archives, but without a serial number a very long shot. Would love to see pictures? Ed
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11-20-2007, 08:55 PM | #4 |
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I am sorry the pistol is 1940. 42 is on the toggel. The number under the Eagles on the right is either 656 or 856 I am far sighted and the first number is stamped light. The name on the holster is Karl Barth Waldbro dated 1939. I am still trying to figure out the photo upload. give me a minute.
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The file is to large. Would you like them via e-mail?
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11-20-2007, 09:30 PM | #6 |
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Eddie, welcome to the forums...
If you would like, you can send the pictures to me and I'll post them for you. Email is pshesshill@charter dot net.
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I am sorry the pistol is 1940. 42 is on the toggel. The number under the Eagles on the right is either 656 or 856 I am far sighted and the first number is stamped light. The name on the holster is Karl Barth Waldbro dated 1939. I will get the pictures out when I return home.
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