Do you guys mind another one of these "help" threads?

MFC · 05-28-2010, 10:01 PM

Hi Historicus,
It is a Luger, not a Ruger. The 1939 over the chamber is the date it was made. The forward toggle should have S/42 or 42 stamped on it... both are codes for Mauser.
The grips are plexiglass, probably from an aircraft. Many GI's did this to there prized Lugers. Many also had them nickle plated. Sadly the condition of the finish suggests that it was stored improperly, in a humid environment, which puts it in a shooter catagory.

Edit...Ron beat me to it.

historicus · 05-28-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

It is a Luger, not a Ruger

I can't believe I made that mistake, but thanks for clarifying. And thanks for your response.

Should I attempt to find original grips, or buff/restore/clean it?

Let me check for those numbers on the toggle

historicus · 05-28-2010, 10:15 PM

the toggle has just the number 42

even as "just a shooter" what would you consider the firearm's value to be.

(obviously sentimental value to me is priceless, but its the obvious question to ask)

historicus · 05-28-2010, 10:23 PM

Another question:

When I open up the holster there is a tiny pocket just underneath the top cover which is empty now. It's almost like a mini-holster only the size of a couple inches. Along the side appears to be a clip pocket.

What would that small opening have been designed for?

05-28-2010, 10:01 PM	#1
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Hi Historicus, It is a Luger, not a Ruger. The 1939 over the chamber is the date it was made. The forward toggle should have S/42 or 42 stamped on it... both are codes for Mauser. The grips are plexiglass, probably from an aircraft. Many GI's did this to there prized Lugers. Many also had them nickle plated. Sadly the condition of the finish suggests that it was stored improperly, in a humid environment, which puts it in a shooter catagory. Edit...Ron beat me to it. __________________ Mike C.

05-28-2010, 10:15 PM	#3
historicus User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 13 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the toggle has just the number 42 even as "just a shooter" what would you consider the firearm's value to be. (obviously sentimental value to me is priceless, but its the obvious question to ask)

05-28-2010, 10:23 PM	#4
historicus User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 13 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Another question: When I open up the holster there is a tiny pocket just underneath the top cover which is empty now. It's almost like a mini-holster only the size of a couple inches. Along the side appears to be a clip pocket. What would that small opening have been designed for?