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Greg B. · 12-22-2011, 10:01 PM

Brett,
Back in 1972 I bought a 1937 S/42 with matching numbers except for the mag. In small town Western Canada there was only one kind of Luger and that was the German Luger. We didn't have to worry about Mausers, artillerys, Erfurts, collectors etc. so you bought the one in the best condition you could for the best price and hoped it was accurate. Mine was in decent shape but I have spent the last thirty years fighting with it to get it to stop jamming and now thanks to the guys on this forum I am making progress. Anyway the point I am trying to make is you have what looks like a DWM with matching numbers (?) and nickel plating. It has its its place in history and it also belonged to your dad. I have only seen three Lugers at the range and one of them was mine. The other two were 1916 DWM's and they both were very reliable. Since I won't collect anyithing I can't shoot assuming your gun is in good condition I would enjoy packing that one to the range. You can bet the guy next to you isn't going to have one like it. I expect your dad bought that gun because he liked it and the guy who was selling it wasn't going to let it go until he got what he paid for it including the cost of the plating. I think it would look very nice in one of those fancy Mitchell's Mausers polished wood boxes. I can see having nice collectables but I have to be able to shoot it. Just my .02 cents worth.

Greg B.

12-22-2011, 10:01 PM	#12
Greg B. User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Brett, Back in 1972 I bought a 1937 S/42 with matching numbers except for the mag. In small town Western Canada there was only one kind of Luger and that was the German Luger. We didn't have to worry about Mausers, artillerys, Erfurts, collectors etc. so you bought the one in the best condition you could for the best price and hoped it was accurate. Mine was in decent shape but I have spent the last thirty years fighting with it to get it to stop jamming and now thanks to the guys on this forum I am making progress. Anyway the point I am trying to make is you have what looks like a DWM with matching numbers (?) and nickel plating. It has its its place in history and it also belonged to your dad. I have only seen three Lugers at the range and one of them was mine. The other two were 1916 DWM's and they both were very reliable. Since I won't collect anyithing I can't shoot assuming your gun is in good condition I would enjoy packing that one to the range. You can bet the guy next to you isn't going to have one like it. I expect your dad bought that gun because he liked it and the guy who was selling it wasn't going to let it go until he got what he paid for it including the cost of the plating. I think it would look very nice in one of those fancy Mitchell's Mausers polished wood boxes. I can see having nice collectables but I have to be able to shoot it. Just my .02 cents worth. Greg B.