1938 S-42 questions.

c141b · 01-03-2011, 03:22 PM

I just bought this luger over the holidays and I would like some feedback on this model. It has a ( i ) by the serial number. It has one droop wing eagle and two stick wing eagles. The barrel has been replaced (rc) on barrel. The magazine has an m and 8 on it? I don't know much about the arsenal repair procedure, what’s that about. All numbers match except the barrel, hold open latch, firing pin, trigger plate assembly on the inside. Had to buy new grips. Went to the range and it shot fine for me but it stove piped when my friend shot it.

John Sabato · 01-03-2011, 04:05 PM

Your friend probably limp-wristed the grip while shooting. Looks like a fine shooter to me...

mrerick · 01-03-2011, 06:13 PM

I believe that the barrel may be off an early commercial Luger, and have seen that crown/RC symbol on my own Erfurt from 1917. This "Revisions Commission" re-evaluated lugers and parts that failed initial inspection - usually for non mechanical (finish) issues.

There are a couple of different recoil springs used in Lugers. The WW-I guns used a spring with fewer turns than are commonly used with the later Mausers. I believe it's 18 turns for the older guns, and 20 for the later ones.

This and the cartridge (weight of the bullet 124gn versus 115gn, and powder charge) can affect the timing of a Luger.

While John's observation is most likely, if a firm grip doesn't resolve the problem you might look in these areas.

Marc

01-03-2011, 03:22 PM	#1
c141b User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1938 S-42 questions. I just bought this luger over the holidays and I would like some feedback on this model. It has a ( i ) by the serial number. It has one droop wing eagle and two stick wing eagles. The barrel has been replaced (rc) on barrel. The magazine has an m and 8 on it? I don't know much about the arsenal repair procedure, what’s that about. All numbers match except the barrel, hold open latch, firing pin, trigger plate assembly on the inside. Had to buy new grips. Went to the range and it shot fine for me but it stove piped when my friend shot it. Attached Thumbnails

01-03-2011, 04:05 PM	#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	Your friend probably limp-wristed the grip while shooting. Looks like a fine shooter to me... __________________ 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..."*

01-03-2011, 06:13 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	I believe that the barrel may be off an early commercial Luger, and have seen that crown/RC symbol on my own Erfurt from 1917. This "Revisions Commission" re-evaluated lugers and parts that failed initial inspection - usually for non mechanical (finish) issues. There are a couple of different recoil springs used in Lugers. The WW-I guns used a spring with fewer turns than are commonly used with the later Mausers. I believe it's 18 turns for the older guns, and 20 for the later ones. This and the cartridge (weight of the bullet 124gn versus 115gn, and powder charge) can affect the timing of a Luger. While John's observation is most likely, if a firm grip doesn't resolve the problem you might look in these areas. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.