Is this really an all original 1939 "42" Luger?

Chichaco98 · 04-26-2017, 11:49 AM

This is offered on Gunbroker as "all matching and original except for the extractor." I am a novice and would be curious to know what the more experienced who inhabit this forum make of it.

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/639887279

To my eye, the font on the front of the frame is wrong and the barrel isn't original. I am disappointed to see this vendor offer a product like this.

DavidJayUden · 04-26-2017, 12:18 PM

I'm not all that scared of it, and it is marketed as a shooter. Barrel does lack acceptance marks, but the fonts seem OK.
Interesting bit of minor lower frame damage just beneath the proofs on the right side.
It will be interesting to see what other members have to say about it.
dju

Sky Zero · 04-26-2017, 01:42 PM

The extractor was all I noticed

Edward Tinker · 04-26-2017, 02:44 PM

As a Novice, exactly what do you expect Tom Whitman to offer on gunbroker?
Just curious, as they offer a wide range of items, and you are welcome to buy from their storefront on-line or on gunbroker.

'disappointed' - guess that goes over my head

Norme · 04-26-2017, 03:19 PM

Hi David,
While it's certainly true that the barrel is a replacement (no bore gauge marking), I'm confident Legacy would have mentioned it if they had noticed it. However, they described it as a shooter and marketed it with no reserve and a $0.01 starting price. If you think the price is now too high, don't bid!
Norm

04-26-2017, 11:49 AM	#1
Chichaco98 User Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 21 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Is this really an all original 1939 "42" Luger? This is offered on Gunbroker as "all matching and original except for the extractor." I am a novice and would be curious to know what the more experienced who inhabit this forum make of it. http://www.gunbroker.com/item/639887279 To my eye, the font on the front of the frame is wrong and the barrel isn't original. I am disappointed to see this vendor offer a product like this.

04-26-2017, 12:18 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I'm not all that scared of it, and it is marketed as a shooter. Barrel does lack acceptance marks, but the fonts seem OK. Interesting bit of minor lower frame damage just beneath the proofs on the right side. It will be interesting to see what other members have to say about it. dju

04-26-2017, 01:42 PM	#3
Sky Zero User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 308 Thanks: 134 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	The extractor was all I noticed

04-26-2017, 02:44 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	As a Novice, exactly what do you expect Tom Whitman to offer on gunbroker? Just curious, as they offer a wide range of items, and you are welcome to buy from their storefront on-line or on gunbroker. 'disappointed' - guess that goes over my head

04-26-2017, 03:19 PM	#5
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,415 Thanks: 225 Thanked 2,594 Times in 931 Posts	Hi David, While it's certainly true that the barrel is a replacement (no bore gauge marking), I'm confident Legacy would have mentioned it if they had noticed it. However, they described it as a shooter and marketed it with no reserve and a $0.01 starting price. If you think the price is now too high, don't bid! Norm