1937 S42 Identification

instructor · 02-08-2014, 04:42 PM

I have a 1937 S/42, serial number 9121. It has a stick eagle on the barrel. It has no waffenamt on the right side of the frame. Why is there no proof marks on the frame? Condition is overall 90% or better with all matching numbers, matching grip numbers and one matching magazine. Approximate value?

Thanks

mrerick · 02-08-2014, 05:46 PM

If it went into the military, it got proofed and inspected and marked. Perhaps they have been removed. Also possible it's a mix of parts including a commercial receiver.

Is there a suffix letter under the numeric digits on the front of the frame?

Pictures always help.

instructor · 02-08-2014, 10:48 PM

There is a lower case "a" in script under the serial number on frame

Edward Tinker · 02-08-2014, 11:01 PM

close up, clear photos would help a lot

the info you've given, is about all we can give back?

instructor · 02-09-2014, 12:03 AM

hope this helps

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instructor User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 34 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	1937 S42 Identification I have a 1937 S/42, serial number 9121. It has a stick eagle on the barrel. It has no waffenamt on the right side of the frame. Why is there no proof marks on the frame? Condition is overall 90% or better with all matching numbers, matching grip numbers and one matching magazine. Approximate value? Thanks

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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	If it went into the military, it got proofed and inspected and marked. Perhaps they have been removed. Also possible it's a mix of parts including a commercial receiver. Is there a suffix letter under the numeric digits on the front of the frame? Pictures always help. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	close up, clear photos would help a lot the info you've given, is about all we can give back? __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV