Help valuing a 1938 S/42

mrerick · 12-01-2018, 04:22 PM

Hi, it looks like considerable finish wear on the Luger. Perhaps a lower end collectible if all parts match and it's a functional pistol. Some of the Mauser Lugers in this period had a light almost translucent finish while they were perfecting the salt bluing process.

Depending on the paint, Jerry may know of a solvent that will help clear it from the Leather and not damage the leather surface of subsurface. Until that is known, I would not value the original holster.

My initial estimate would be $1350 or so.

Marc

12-01-2018, 04:22 PM	#4
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, it looks like considerable finish wear on the Luger. Perhaps a lower end collectible if all parts match and it's a functional pistol. Some of the Mauser Lugers in this period had a light almost translucent finish while they were perfecting the salt bluing process. Depending on the paint, Jerry may know of a solvent that will help clear it from the Leather and not damage the leather surface of subsurface. Until that is known, I would not value the original holster. My initial estimate would be $1350 or so. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.