42 or S42?

wdavid431 · 03-06-2008, 06:12 PM

I keep seeing comments about Lugers with 42 or S42 markings on the toggle top, but with different made dates on barrel. Which came first, 42 or S42? And which is more collectable?
All answers greatly appreciated.

John Sabato · 03-06-2008, 06:20 PM

"S/42" was first... then "42" followed by "byf"

Collectibility is a very subjective thing... I will let someone else comment on rarity...

wdavid431 · 03-07-2008, 07:33 AM

Thank you for the fast response. At a local gun shop, the other day, a few of us were talking about 42 versus S42. No one realy knew which came first. This is finally cleared up.
This forum is great.

A.Mifsin · 03-07-2008, 07:51 AM

For me the 42 (from the S/42, 42, and the byf) dated 41 is the rarest since only about 7000 were made.
Alf

wdavid431 · 03-07-2008, 06:50 PM

I agree, the 41 is a great Luger. How many of the 1939 code 42s were made?

Frank · 03-07-2008, 08:49 PM

Hello again W David. Approximately 85,500 1939 Code 42 Lugers were produced.

wdavid431 · 03-08-2008, 06:37 AM

Thanks to everyone for all the answers.

03-06-2008, 06:12 PM	#1
wdavid431 User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	42 or S42? I keep seeing comments about Lugers with 42 or S42 markings on the toggle top, but with different made dates on barrel. Which came first, 42 or S42? And which is more collectable? All answers greatly appreciated. __________________ W David

03-06-2008, 06:20 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	"S/42" was first... then "42" followed by "byf" Collectibility is a very subjective thing... I will let someone else comment on rarity... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-07-2008, 07:33 AM	#3
wdavid431 User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thank you for the fast response. At a local gun shop, the other day, a few of us were talking about 42 versus S42. No one realy knew which came first. This is finally cleared up. This forum is great. __________________ W David

03-07-2008, 07:51 AM	#4
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	For me the 42 (from the S/42, 42, and the byf) dated 41 is the rarest since only about 7000 were made. Alf __________________ I prefer a Luger

03-07-2008, 06:50 PM	#5
wdavid431 User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I agree, the 41 is a great Luger. How many of the 1939 code 42s were made? __________________ W David

03-07-2008, 08:49 PM	#6
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Hello again W David. Approximately 85,500 1939 Code 42 Lugers were produced.

03-08-2008, 06:37 AM	#7
wdavid431 User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks to everyone for all the answers. __________________ W David