Rg34 for Luger?

[Steinar]

Originally Posted by farmertom

Hello,
got this RG34 some time ago.
"P" might be for Pistole (pistol)?
"S/42" "39" and serial#
Ever seen something like that?
Thanks
Tom

I'm on thin ice when it comes to these RG34's..
But for me S/42 would indicate Mauser production (1936-38) in Oberndorf.
Can't understand why Mauser would stamp something made by G.Appel?
If restamped after production by Mauser, it would have been done the same year as produced. Just my thoughts.