S/42 Luger (lots of pictures)

NateRW21 · 07-04-2009, 11:08 PM

Just showing the Luger my grand dad brought back from the war. If anyone has some useful info they can tell me based on markings, that would be pretty awesome! Also, can I get some opinions on the % of finish this pistol has? To me it seems like 85%-90%, but I'm really NOT an expert! A decent amount of bluing is worn off the front strap, but not all of it. BTW, It's not 100% clean; every few years (like 5+) I put 10-20rds through it; this was shorty after doing just that.

NateRW21 · 07-04-2009, 11:09 PM

NateRW21 · 07-04-2009, 11:10 PM

Edward Tinker · 07-05-2009, 12:45 AM

Looks like a nice 1939 (year made) Mauser manufacturer (S42) luger made for WW2.

Ed

MFC · 07-05-2009, 01:32 AM

Everything looks great except the left grip which is not original to the gun. The two wooden bottom mags are WWI.
Very nice... I wish it were mine.

NateRW21 · 07-05-2009, 01:55 AM

Ed, thank you very much!!

Mike, Just curious, what identifies the left grip as not being original? I obviously do not know the history of this pistol prior to when my grandfather took possession of it, but I know nothing has been replaced since then.

If that left grip is in-fact not original to the gun, maybe I should look for one that might play the part better... and doesn't have a piece of the lip missing that indexes with the frame? Not sure how likely it is I'd find anything but...

MFC · 07-05-2009, 02:19 AM

Nate,
The bottom of the grip should follow the edge of the frame. It overhangs the frame edge so much that it partially covers the stock lug. It might be a repro. You can find grips on Ebay and other auction sites such as Gunbroker or Auction Arms. First you should try to contact Tom Heller (Lugerdoc). Hopefully he will read this and respond.
Here you go...
Gun Parts Sales & Repairs
Tom Heller (Luger Doc)
P O Box 398
St Charles MO 63302
Tel 636-447-3006
Email- hellerarms@webtv.net

07-04-2009, 11:08 PM	#1
NateRW21 User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	S/42 Luger (lots of pictures) Just showing the Luger my grand dad brought back from the war. If anyone has some useful info they can tell me based on markings, that would be pretty awesome! Also, can I get some opinions on the % of finish this pistol has? To me it seems like 85%-90%, but I'm really NOT an expert! A decent amount of bluing is worn off the front strap, but not all of it. BTW, It's not 100% clean; every few years (like 5+) I put 10-20rds through it; this was shorty after doing just that.

07-05-2009, 12:45 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	Looks like a nice 1939 (year made) Mauser manufacturer (S42) luger made for WW2. Ed __________________ 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

07-05-2009, 01:32 AM	#5
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Everything looks great except the left grip which is not original to the gun. The two wooden bottom mags are WWI. Very nice... I wish it were mine. __________________ Mike C.

07-05-2009, 02:19 AM	#7
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Nate, The bottom of the grip should follow the edge of the frame. It overhangs the frame edge so much that it partially covers the stock lug. It might be a repro. You can find grips on Ebay and other auction sites such as Gunbroker or Auction Arms. First you should try to contact Tom Heller (Lugerdoc). Hopefully he will read this and respond. Here you go... Gun Parts Sales & Repairs Tom Heller (Luger Doc) P O Box 398 St Charles MO 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 Email- hellerarms@webtv.net __________________ Mike C.

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NateRW21 User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ed, thank you very much!! Mike, Just curious, what identifies the left grip as not being original? I obviously do not know the history of this pistol prior to when my grandfather took possession of it, but I know nothing has been replaced since then. If that left grip is in-fact not original to the gun, maybe I should look for one that might play the part better... and doesn't have a piece of the lip missing that indexes with the frame? Not sure how likely it is I'd find anything but...