Luger 1940 42 with star on barrel

mrerick · 05-19-2013, 01:01 PM

Hi Stephen, and welcome to the forum.

IIRC, the star marking was a Mauser factory mark for an inspection reject that was run through manufacturing a second or third time to correct the problem. After successfully passing inspection, the part was considered as correct as one that never had a problem.

If it couldn't be reworked properly after the second cycle through, it was scrapped.

I think you've got a nice one there. If all matching, and good bore, in the US geography I would think $1500-$1600 is a good price with non-matching magazine.

Marc

05-19-2013, 01:01 PM	#9
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	Hi Stephen, and welcome to the forum. IIRC, the star marking was a Mauser factory mark for an inspection reject that was run through manufacturing a second or third time to correct the problem. After successfully passing inspection, the part was considered as correct as one that never had a problem. If it couldn't be reworked properly after the second cycle through, it was scrapped. I think you've got a nice one there. If all matching, and good bore, in the US geography I would think $1500-$1600 is a good price with non-matching magazine. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.