Questions About a Friend's Luger: S/42 G

Hawk62 · 04-01-2017, 11:13 AM

A friend of mine knew I had an old Luger, so when his girlfriend inherited one, he asked me about it.

It's an S/42 G (1935?), looks to be in good shape, matching serial numbers, holster, aftermarket(?) Erma clip.

He is asking what the value is. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.

Hawk62 · 04-01-2017, 11:15 AM

More photos.

DonVoigt · 04-01-2017, 11:31 AM

A desireable date, but that example is re-finished, and was over polished during the process.

I'm thinking it is little more than shooter value now. However, the book may have value- and the holster, but more pictures are needed of both.

Hawk62 · 04-01-2017, 11:36 AM

Thanks. I was guessing it was refinished based on the look of the pitting above the right trigger.

Other thoughts anyone?

Edward Tinker · 04-01-2017, 12:40 PM

I would value it as say $800 selling, perhaps would ask $1,000 - something like this would make a nice shooter, would try to buy it for $600, maybe $700 for the entire rig.

Any tool in the holster? An extra mag?

The Erma is an early, but post war magazine. they are good mags
Holster could be worth $75 if cut down or modified - if original, then $125 (it needs a strap for front) and probably closer to $150+ (in value, selling at less because of strap, etc) - more pictures

The ''red'' manual is in rougher shape, I want to say $60-$100 - I don't think its a rare one - and repros - even old post war repros are only worth $10-$20

Ed

wlyon · 04-01-2017, 01:26 PM

The manual is a repro put out by Stoeger. The holster looks ok. I believe the closing strap is just under the lid? Need more and better pictures. Bill

SteveM · 04-01-2017, 07:07 PM

The holster is a Police model, strap and stud. What would the date and maker be?

Hawk62 · 04-04-2017, 06:02 PM

No tool, no extra magazines. Attached are more photos of the holster.

sheepherder · 04-04-2017, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk62

Attached are more photos of the holster.

Any markings under the belt???

04-01-2017, 11:13 AM	#1
Hawk62 User Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 16 Thanks: 23 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Questions About a Friend's Luger: S/42 G A friend of mine knew I had an old Luger, so when his girlfriend inherited one, he asked me about it. It's an S/42 G (1935?), looks to be in good shape, matching serial numbers, holster, aftermarket(?) Erma clip. He is asking what the value is. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks. Attached Thumbnails

04-01-2017, 11:15 AM	#2
Hawk62 User Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 16 Thanks: 23 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	More photos. Attached Thumbnails

04-01-2017, 11:31 AM	#3
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,678 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	A desireable date, but that example is re-finished, and was over polished during the process. I'm thinking it is little more than shooter value now. However, the book may have value- and the holster, but more pictures are needed of both. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

04-01-2017, 12:40 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	I would value it as say $800 selling, perhaps would ask $1,000 - something like this would make a nice shooter, would try to buy it for $600, maybe $700 for the entire rig. Any tool in the holster? An extra mag? The Erma is an early, but post war magazine. they are good mags Holster could be worth $75 if cut down or modified - if original, then $125 (it needs a strap for front) and probably closer to $150+ (in value, selling at less because of strap, etc) - more pictures The ''red'' manual is in rougher shape, I want to say $60-$100 - I don't think its a rare one - and repros - even old post war repros are only worth $10-$20 Ed __________________ 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

04-01-2017, 01:26 PM	#6
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 3,144 Thanked 2,531 Times in 943 Posts	The manual is a repro put out by Stoeger. The holster looks ok. I believe the closing strap is just under the lid? Need more and better pictures. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

04-01-2017, 11:36 AM	#4
Hawk62 User Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 16 Thanks: 23 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks. I was guessing it was refinished based on the look of the pitting above the right trigger. Other thoughts anyone?

04-01-2017, 07:07 PM	#7
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	The holster is a Police model, strap and stud. What would the date and maker be?

04-04-2017, 06:02 PM	#8
Hawk62 User Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 16 Thanks: 23 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	No tool, no extra magazines. Attached are more photos of the holster. Attached Thumbnails