I.D. and Approx Value of Luger

John Sabato · 05-09-2005, 04:55 PM

Excellent answers Tim... The only think I could add would be that the small "42" that appears on the side of the receiver where the serial number normally appears indicates that the upper receiver (barrel extension) is a Mauser manufactured replacement part. I would presume from the facts shown us in the photo, that this was a military arsenal (probably Mauser) rebuilt weapon.

The grips of course are not original...

Borko, if you manage to uncover the story behind the capture and return of this Luger, Member/Moderator Ed Tinker collects these stories for a book he is compiling about war trophy guns...

Congrats on your possession of this piece of history, and let me join with Tim in welcoming you to the Lugerforum.

05-09-2005, 04:55 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Excellent answers Tim... The only think I could add would be that the small "42" that appears on the side of the receiver where the serial number normally appears indicates that the upper receiver (barrel extension) is a Mauser manufactured replacement part. I would presume from the facts shown us in the photo, that this was a military arsenal (probably Mauser) rebuilt weapon. The grips of course are not original... Borko, if you manage to uncover the story behind the capture and return of this Luger, Member/Moderator Ed Tinker collects these stories for a book he is compiling about war trophy guns... Congrats on your possession of this piece of history, and let me join with Tim in welcoming you to the Lugerforum. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*