Peening

RobB MD · 07-03-2024, 07:15 PM

Hello Everybody

I just bought my first Luger (1939 Mauser S/42) cleaned and oiled it, and fired 1 magazine of regular WWB 115 grain. It functioned perfectly however upon inspecting it when I got home, I noticed some peening on the toggle knob and frame rails. There are also some scratches on the inside back of the frame. I honestly can’t remember if the peening was on the gun when I bought it because I needed a magnifying glass to spot it, but I do remember the finish was already worn in those spots.

I am thinking that somebody fired some hot +P or subgun ammo through it at some point. I only go shooting once a year so the pistol will most likely be a safe queen but my question is…do you think the peening will cause issues if it is ever fired again?

Thank you

07-03-2024, 07:15 PM	#1
RobB MD New User Join Date: Jul 2024 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Peening Hello Everybody I just bought my first Luger (1939 Mauser S/42) cleaned and oiled it, and fired 1 magazine of regular WWB 115 grain. It functioned perfectly however upon inspecting it when I got home, I noticed some peening on the toggle knob and frame rails. There are also some scratches on the inside back of the frame. I honestly can’t remember if the peening was on the gun when I bought it because I needed a magnifying glass to spot it, but I do remember the finish was already worn in those spots. I am thinking that somebody fired some hot +P or subgun ammo through it at some point. I only go shooting once a year so the pistol will most likely be a safe queen but my question is…do you think the peening will cause issues if it is ever fired again? Thank you Attached Thumbnails