1936 S/42

02-09-2002, 12:20 PM

Possible second Luger I need help on. It's a 1936 S/42, it has about 85-90% blue and about 90% straw. The bore is excellant, the grips are very good with no chips. Has the usual holster wear on sides and sight. Serial number is 329x last letter "n". Comes with one matching mag with the plus sign which I assume and been told is the guns second mag. Also comes with a holster labeled Ryffel & Borns WaA330 and tool labeled 655. Holster is in good condition no re-stitching. Again need assistance determining originallity and price. All parts are matching.

I have the itch to start my collection!

Mark C

02-10-2002, 02:53 AM

Holster, if dry and stiff and not oiled, greased, lubed, polished, recolored, or soaped would be around $140-190 (assuming 1936 dated which most R&B's are in my experience). The tool is $45-60. The pistol sounds like a $600-700 piece but the extra mag adds $150 or so in my misguided opinion.

Hope that gives you a useful data point--others may have other ideas.

Dave

02-10-2002, 12:30 PM

The gun is being sold for more than $1200.00. I don't think there is an all matching gun with matching mag like this available anywhere for under $1200.00! I've looked at all sources on the net and can't find one for $700.00 unless it's roached out. If you know of a place, please let me know.

Mark

02-10-2002, 03:30 PM

The net is where you will find the upper ten percentile of prices--the values I transmitted to you are accurate for the US in general but you must attend shows or respond to ads. In the past year I have seen a couple of 1936 lugers that were not "roached" out at prices well within the value range I identified. An 85-90% finish gun is worth $600-750 and the matching mag adds $150-200. The low condition is what hurts the luger. If it was 95% or better, price can skyrocket and still find a buyer.

One week ago a friend here in Colorado sold a 98% 1938 with matching mag, holster, extra mag for $1200. Keep looking or pay the high price but 1936 is a common date luger and will appear eventually either in better condition or at a lower price. Of course, there are occasionally a few lugers at the Denver show that are way up in price (recently a 1917 Erfurt with holster was offered for over $1000 though it was a mismatch reblued gun). The seller was trolling for novices and to buy things that come through the show. The luger was not seriously for sale.

Try offering a lower price. If seller wants to sell it, he should welcome offers.

02-10-2002, 07:03 PM

Thanks for the input, I'll keep looking.

Mark

Rob · 02-13-2002, 05:16 PM

im selling a 1936 s 42 im not sure if its matching or the clip is matching ive had this gun for many yrs.i am asking 500. 00 is that to much or not enought the finish is nice but im no expert it has some ware but not something i can grade. could u e mail me a responce.thanks

i am also selling other german pcs. p38 broomhandel waltherpp 32 cal german an a 98 im in mass ok

Rob · 02-14-2002, 09:38 PM

1936 s/42 thanks to everybody that helped me on this one

the responce has been great thank u everybody.

02-09-2002, 12:20 PM	#1
Mark C Guest Posts: n/a	1936 S/42 Possible second Luger I need help on. It's a 1936 S/42, it has about 85-90% blue and about 90% straw. The bore is excellant, the grips are very good with no chips. Has the usual holster wear on sides and sight. Serial number is 329x last letter "n". Comes with one matching mag with the plus sign which I assume and been told is the guns second mag. Also comes with a holster labeled Ryffel & Borns WaA330 and tool labeled 655. Holster is in good condition no re-stitching. Again need assistance determining originallity and price. All parts are matching. I have the itch to start my collection! Mark C

02-10-2002, 02:53 AM	#2
mlm Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1936 S/42 Holster, if dry and stiff and not oiled, greased, lubed, polished, recolored, or soaped would be around $140-190 (assuming 1936 dated which most R&B's are in my experience). The tool is $45-60. The pistol sounds like a $600-700 piece but the extra mag adds $150 or so in my misguided opinion. Hope that gives you a useful data point--others may have other ideas. Dave

02-10-2002, 12:30 PM	#3
Mark C Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1936 S/42 The gun is being sold for more than $1200.00. I don't think there is an all matching gun with matching mag like this available anywhere for under $1200.00! I've looked at all sources on the net and can't find one for $700.00 unless it's roached out. If you know of a place, please let me know. Mark

02-10-2002, 03:30 PM	#4
mlm Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1936 S/42 The net is where you will find the upper ten percentile of prices--the values I transmitted to you are accurate for the US in general but you must attend shows or respond to ads. In the past year I have seen a couple of 1936 lugers that were not "roached" out at prices well within the value range I identified. An 85-90% finish gun is worth $600-750 and the matching mag adds $150-200. The low condition is what hurts the luger. If it was 95% or better, price can skyrocket and still find a buyer. One week ago a friend here in Colorado sold a 98% 1938 with matching mag, holster, extra mag for $1200. Keep looking or pay the high price but 1936 is a common date luger and will appear eventually either in better condition or at a lower price. Of course, there are occasionally a few lugers at the Denver show that are way up in price (recently a 1917 Erfurt with holster was offered for over $1000 though it was a mismatch reblued gun). The seller was trolling for novices and to buy things that come through the show. The luger was not seriously for sale. Try offering a lower price. If seller wants to sell it, he should welcome offers.

02-10-2002, 07:03 PM	#5
Mark C Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1936 S/42 Thanks for the input, I'll keep looking. Mark

02-13-2002, 05:16 PM	#6
Rob User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1936 S/42 im selling a 1936 s 42 im not sure if its matching or the clip is matching ive had this gun for many yrs.i am asking 500. 00 is that to much or not enought the finish is nice but im no expert it has some ware but not something i can grade. could u e mail me a responce.thanks i am also selling other german pcs. p38 broomhandel waltherpp 32 cal german an a 98 im in mass ok

02-14-2002, 09:38 PM	#7
Rob User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1936 S/42 1936 s/42 thanks to everybody that helped me on this one the responce has been great thank u everybody.