1938 S/42 ID and Value Help

[DavidJayUden]

That bluing loss makes it hard to evaluate, as one person may be scared away by it whereas another may not. Some will consider it to be a flaw, whereas others will consider it patina.
To me the gun is worth from $1300 to $1500.
It has the aura of a good original piece that you can shoot AND that it has a story to tell. A pretty good combination.
dju