K block 1939 S/42 questions?

buymore · 01-16-2013, 04:50 PM

I bought this 1939 S/42 Serial # 5X28 K block missing the locking bolt and sideplate. I wanted to at least get it shootable so I bought a locking bolt and a repro sideplate assembly. The locking bolt is unmarked but matches the pistol's finish perfectly. It doesn't look like a repro part. Seller said it wasn't a repro part, said his dad had a bunch of Luger parts he was selling off. Did they ever have unmarked locking bolts? I didn't pay a bunch for it since I knew I'd want to find a matching one later. Sadly...this pistol is otherwise all stamped matching except magazine which is period correct. Left grip panel has a big chunk missing right by the mag release button.....sickoning to me when I saw the mag marked correctly to the serial. The chunk is even aged like it's been missing a long time. I'd rate the finish about 80% and all colors and numbers appear correct to me and internally all matched too. I paid $550 so even with repro parts I have less than $700 in it as a shooter. Hoping to come across parts as I go. Not in a hurry to pay outrageous prices though.

Only pics I have currently are on my phone...working on downloading now.

mrerick · 01-16-2013, 05:04 PM

Tom Heller (lugerdoc) stocks many Luger parts.

Get in touch with him with your specific needs.

Marc

buymore · 01-16-2013, 05:17 PM

I did already...he only has repro parts...doesn't have the stamped numbered parts I need....thanks. Just wanted to know is the unstamped part I have possibly an original part or most likely a repro? It looks too much like the original finish on my gun to be repro.

also....am I right that this is a "K" block or what is that prefix? I tried comparing to several charts and I'm not sure?

Ron Wood · 01-16-2013, 07:01 PM

If you are talking about the small letter under the serial number, it is a suffix (comes after the serial number) and it is the letter "p".

buymore · 01-16-2013, 07:25 PM

thanks

DavidJayUden · 01-16-2013, 09:08 PM

Check the for sale section here. Forum member DZ has had quite a pile of side plates, and adds and subtracts as they come and go.
dju

01-16-2013, 04:50 PM	#1
buymore User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	K block 1939 S/42 questions? I bought this 1939 S/42 Serial # 5X28 K block missing the locking bolt and sideplate. I wanted to at least get it shootable so I bought a locking bolt and a repro sideplate assembly. The locking bolt is unmarked but matches the pistol's finish perfectly. It doesn't look like a repro part. Seller said it wasn't a repro part, said his dad had a bunch of Luger parts he was selling off. Did they ever have unmarked locking bolts? I didn't pay a bunch for it since I knew I'd want to find a matching one later. Sadly...this pistol is otherwise all stamped matching except magazine which is period correct. Left grip panel has a big chunk missing right by the mag release button.....sickoning to me when I saw the mag marked correctly to the serial. The chunk is even aged like it's been missing a long time. I'd rate the finish about 80% and all colors and numbers appear correct to me and internally all matched too. I paid $550 so even with repro parts I have less than $700 in it as a shooter. Hoping to come across parts as I go. Not in a hurry to pay outrageous prices though. Only pics I have currently are on my phone...working on downloading now. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by buymore; 01-16-2013 at 06:23 PM. Reason: added pics

01-16-2013, 05:04 PM	#2
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	Tom Heller (lugerdoc) stocks many Luger parts. Get in touch with him with your specific needs. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-16-2013, 05:17 PM	#3
buymore User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I did already...he only has repro parts...doesn't have the stamped numbered parts I need....thanks. Just wanted to know is the unstamped part I have possibly an original part or most likely a repro? It looks too much like the original finish on my gun to be repro. also....am I right that this is a "K" block or what is that prefix? I tried comparing to several charts and I'm not sure? Last edited by buymore; 01-16-2013 at 06:42 PM. Reason: added more questions

01-16-2013, 07:01 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,017 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 5,164 Times in 1,700 Posts	If you are talking about the small letter under the serial number, it is a suffix (comes after the serial number) and it is the letter "p". __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-16-2013, 07:25 PM	#5
buymore User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks

01-16-2013, 09:08 PM	#6
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Check the for sale section here. Forum member DZ has had quite a pile of side plates, and adds and subtracts as they come and go. dju