Need help identifying a Luger S/42

rolandtg · 03-30-2024, 03:31 PM

In those photos it looks like the barrel is bulged a couple of inches from the muzzle!
I wouldn't try to shoot it until you have it examined by a gunsmith.
Actually, I'm not sure I'd ever try to shoot it.

shogun17 · 03-30-2024, 08:01 PM

Thank you so much I knew I was in the right place.
I actually acquired this piece during my last trip to France the armurier told me that in France all they can do with it is bury it cause they are not allowed to be owned unless you have a doctor certificate, a permit and authorization from the prefecture and a gun club license!!
What makes you think it's not put together correctly? It slides really well though? I will try what you mentioned as soon as I can.
I am really glad I asked.
What do you think would have caused that bulge in the barrel?

Doubs · 03-31-2024, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shogun17

What makes you think it's not put together correctly?

Either it's not together correctly or you have a long receiver on a short frame. The rails should not extend beyond the front of the frame as yours clearly do.

03-30-2024, 03:31 PM	#1
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 479 Thanks: 389 Thanked 265 Times in 114 Posts	In those photos it looks like the barrel is bulged a couple of inches from the muzzle! I wouldn't try to shoot it until you have it examined by a gunsmith. Actually, I'm not sure I'd ever try to shoot it. Last edited by rolandtg; 03-30-2024 at 10:57 PM.

03-30-2024, 08:01 PM	#2
shogun17 User Join Date: Mar 2024 Posts: 9 Thanks: 12 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	thank to All of you Friends! Thank you Doubs, Rolandtg, McCat Thank you so much I knew I was in the right place. I actually acquired this piece during my last trip to France the armurier told me that in France all they can do with it is bury it cause they are not allowed to be owned unless you have a doctor certificate, a permit and authorization from the prefecture and a gun club license!! What makes you think it's not put together correctly? It slides really well though? I will try what you mentioned as soon as I can. I am really glad I asked. What do you think would have caused that bulge in the barrel?