What does the S/42 mean????

sapritchard · 06-21-2003, 01:08 AM

I am new to the Luger forum but I have wanted a luger for a while now. I have been watching the gun auction sites for a shooter in my price range, but have not had any luck. I joined this forum about a week ago and heard about Mr. Shattuck, and my Mauser 1937 S/42 with all original finish will be here this coming Tuesday. I wanted a shooter and wanted to buy from a reputable dealer, he is one nice guy to talk to, but what does the S/42 mean??????

Edward Tinker · 06-21-2003, 01:14 AM

After WW1 and then the Nazi's started to re-arm, and to prevent the allies to figure out how many guns and by whom were being made, they had codes for the guns.

So the following are all Mauser made:

S/42
42
byf

Ed

06-21-2003, 01:08 AM	#1
sapritchard New User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: OPelika, AL Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What does the S/42 mean???? I am new to the Luger forum but I have wanted a luger for a while now. I have been watching the gun auction sites for a shooter in my price range, but have not had any luck. I joined this forum about a week ago and heard about Mr. Shattuck, and my Mauser 1937 S/42 with all original finish will be here this coming Tuesday. I wanted a shooter and wanted to buy from a reputable dealer, he is one nice guy to talk to, but what does the S/42 mean??????

06-21-2003, 01:14 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,917 Thanks: 1,996 Thanked 4,508 Times in 2,082 Posts	After WW1 and then the Nazi's started to re-arm, and to prevent the allies to figure out how many guns and by whom were being made, they had codes for the guns. So the following are all Mauser made: S/42 42 byf 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