S/42 Luger 1938

Adrian Britt · 12-04-2008, 04:10 PM

Hello All,

I am a new member from Georgia (the state).

I am going to be looking for a nice WWII-era Luger for my collection. Right now, I have a S/42 Luger made in 1938. It is a "shooter". Finish is about 70%, WWII-era magazine, and decent bore. The frame and frame components all match but are a different serial number than the slide, toggle, bolt, and recoil spring.

Unfortunately, I have to free up some capital before investing a better Luger. Could anyone help me with an earnest appraisal?

Thanks for the help

Adrian

alanint · 12-04-2008, 04:18 PM

Can you confirm if the grips are the after-market Indian made repros?

This would factor into any valuation.

Adrian Britt · 12-04-2008, 05:55 PM

Yes...they are repro grips that I bought from SARCO. I do have the "original" black plastic grips. The black grips appear to be WWII-era (?).

Thanks,

Adrian

Adrian Britt · 12-04-2008, 05:58 PM

Alanint,

I also have a magazine for the pistol that is a silver rolled-metal magazine w/ aluminum base. The base has "42" and a four digit serial number on it. This may be WWII-era or earlier.

Adrian

John Sabato · 12-05-2008, 10:35 AM

Adrian,

Please post a clear focus close up photo of both sides of the original grips. If they are original WW2 production, they are worth at least $200 or more in todays collector market.

Adrian Britt · 12-09-2008, 08:10 PM

Hello John,

Sorry for the delay I have been traveling.

I am posting some pictures of the black Luger grips for your review. If these are authentic, I would be interested in selling these. Also, I have attached some pics of the magazine that came with the pistol.

Is it an original Luger magazine?

Thank you for your help.

All the best,

Adrian Britt

Adrian Britt · 12-09-2008, 08:13 PM

Hi John,

I forgot to mention that the grips had no markings of any kind on the back.

The magazine base is aluminum and is marked "42" and then with a 4-digit serial number.

Thanks,

Adrian Britt

12-04-2008, 04:10 PM	#1
Adrian Britt User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	S/42 Luger 1938 Hello All, I am a new member from Georgia (the state). I am going to be looking for a nice WWII-era Luger for my collection. Right now, I have a S/42 Luger made in 1938. It is a "shooter". Finish is about 70%, WWII-era magazine, and decent bore. The frame and frame components all match but are a different serial number than the slide, toggle, bolt, and recoil spring. Unfortunately, I have to free up some capital before investing a better Luger. Could anyone help me with an earnest appraisal? Thanks for the help Adrian Attached Thumbnails

12-05-2008, 10:35 AM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Adrian, Please post a clear focus close up photo of both sides of the original grips. If they are original WW2 production, they are worth at least $200 or more in todays collector market. __________________ 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..."*

12-09-2008, 08:10 PM	#6
Adrian Britt User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello John, Sorry for the delay I have been traveling. I am posting some pictures of the black Luger grips for your review. If these are authentic, I would be interested in selling these. Also, I have attached some pics of the magazine that came with the pistol. Is it an original Luger magazine? Thank you for your help. All the best, Adrian Britt Attached Thumbnails

12-09-2008, 08:13 PM	#7
Adrian Britt User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi John, I forgot to mention that the grips had no markings of any kind on the back. The magazine base is aluminum and is marked "42" and then with a 4-digit serial number. Thanks, Adrian Britt Attached Thumbnails

12-04-2008, 04:18 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Can you confirm if the grips are the after-market Indian made repros? This would factor into any valuation.

12-04-2008, 05:55 PM	#3
Adrian Britt User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes...they are repro grips that I bought from SARCO. I do have the "original" black plastic grips. The black grips appear to be WWII-era (?). Thanks, Adrian

12-04-2008, 05:58 PM	#4
Adrian Britt User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alanint, I also have a magazine for the pistol that is a silver rolled-metal magazine w/ aluminum base. The base has "42" and a four digit serial number on it. This may be WWII-era or earlier. Adrian