Mauser grip panels

Chris from Minnesota · 04-07-2010, 10:05 AM

Questions for the experts, I have a possible opportunity to buy a 1936 S/42, but the grip panels are not number to the pistol. Are 1936 S/42's grip panels supposed to be numbered?

I know I've read that it's not uncommon for S/42's to have non number grip panels. Is there any set pattern as far as what year and what types were number or not numbered?

I've been collecting Mauser's Luger's for about a year and the grip panels are the hardest for me to understand. Are there any books or info on Mauser P.08 grip panels?

John Sabato · 04-07-2010, 10:26 AM

no books that I know of Chris, but you have come to the right place to ask questions. I would not let the grips keep me from buying a quality Luger, especially a Mauser made luger. 1936 was the height of their quality cycle before they started taking shortcuts to production due to the strains of the war effort.

Post photos of the gun you are interested in buying along with the asking price and those here who know will guide you on whether or not it is a good value.

spartacus38 · 04-07-2010, 12:01 PM

1936 Grips can be #ed or un#ed.

04-07-2010, 10:05 AM	#1
Chris from Minnesota User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 58 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mauser grip panels Questions for the experts, I have a possible opportunity to buy a 1936 S/42, but the grip panels are not number to the pistol. Are 1936 S/42's grip panels supposed to be numbered? I know I've read that it's not uncommon for S/42's to have non number grip panels. Is there any set pattern as far as what year and what types were number or not numbered? I've been collecting Mauser's Luger's for about a year and the grip panels are the hardest for me to understand. Are there any books or info on Mauser P.08 grip panels?

04-07-2010, 10:26 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	no books that I know of Chris, but you have come to the right place to ask questions. I would not let the grips keep me from buying a quality Luger, especially a Mauser made luger. 1936 was the height of their quality cycle before they started taking shortcuts to production due to the strains of the war effort. Post photos of the gun you are interested in buying along with the asking price and those here who know will guide you on whether or not it is a good value. __________________ 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..."*

04-07-2010, 12:01 PM	#3
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	1936 Grips can be #ed or un#ed.