"G" Date S/42 Pistol

marine kabar · 12-31-2005, 11:17 AM

I have a Luger rig that I've thought about selling and wondered if somebody could care to give me a real world value range. It's an early "G" date with W|154 and S|92 proofs so an early 1935 mfg pistol. Mechanically in excellent condition with excellent bore. All original with matching numbers and original finish, even still has strawing on small parts. But it does have finish wear with about 60% remaining. So overall a nice all original unmessed with piece but not one of those "safe queens" that command the really big bucks. I also have a 1936 holster with dwe (droop wing eagle) and marked "waA 387" in excellent condition and dwe/63 proofed loading tool. Also includes two correct magazines. Nickle bodies and aluminum bases and "dwe/63" proofs. So maybe a few months late for my pistol but still correct for a "G" date pistol. No...not matching numbers on the magazines, I'm afraid.

It's not for sale right now but it's a case of I may have to later and just want to be in a position to get a fair price for it. Maybe not as nice as many that guys on this forum own. But a decent example of a hard to find pistol made by Mauser when quality still ruled with German firearms.

Greg

SteveM · 12-31-2005, 12:08 PM

Greg,

What are the serial numbers and letter suffix on the mags? There may be someone here that these mags might match up to their G-date. Or, at least be the same letter block.

You might let us know the serial number of this pistol. Someone may have one(or both) of your magazines.

SteveM

marine kabar · 12-31-2005, 12:15 PM

SteveM

I bought both magazines from that guy, Tom, who sells a lot of Luger accessories via this forum. And I know he's good about making sure nobody needs one of his magazines to make a match. He'd be crazy not to. As for matching my pistol, I briefly thought of that. And more realistically thought of buying nothing but W|154 proofed magazines which would have been closer in mfg date to my pistol. But economic reality set it and I bought the dwe/63's. Appreciate the suggestion and if it were a "minty" pistol I'd be more inclined to do that.

Greg

Edward Tinker · 12-31-2005, 01:31 PM

Greg, can you provide clear / close pictures of each side, to include proofs. Your picture shows a nice gun and holster, but not enought to give an approx. for value (your description was very good BTW).

60% finish is pretty poor, and would bring price waaay down for a collector.

Ed

Doug G. · 01-01-2006, 10:18 AM

Greg don't assume that Tom has the time to check to see if any of his mags match forum members guns. Please list them, while your at it list the serial number of your gun. Who knows maybe a forum member has the correct mag for your gun?

marine kabar · 01-01-2006, 10:38 AM

Doug

Good point! Here's the two magazines I own...both are the type with nickle bodies and aluminum bases. Both have the droop wing eagle/63 proofs

3852 E +

3033 F +

My "G" date pistol is 8452 B

Thanks
Greg

Lugerdoc · 01-01-2006, 11:13 AM

Greg & Doug, Call me crazy, but I rarely advertise PO8 mags by serial, as one's chances of finding the CORRECTLY proofed, matching mag, are about the same as winning the lottery. At best, I attempt to find a correct one in the right letter block. It's a waste of my time to check for matching numbers. TH

12-31-2005, 11:17 AM	#1
marine kabar User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Powder Springs GA Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"G" Date S/42 Pistol I have a Luger rig that I've thought about selling and wondered if somebody could care to give me a real world value range. It's an early "G" date with W\|154 and S\|92 proofs so an early 1935 mfg pistol. Mechanically in excellent condition with excellent bore. All original with matching numbers and original finish, even still has strawing on small parts. But it does have finish wear with about 60% remaining. So overall a nice all original unmessed with piece but not one of those "safe queens" that command the really big bucks. I also have a 1936 holster with dwe (droop wing eagle) and marked "waA 387" in excellent condition and dwe/63 proofed loading tool. Also includes two correct magazines. Nickle bodies and aluminum bases and "dwe/63" proofs. So maybe a few months late for my pistol but still correct for a "G" date pistol. No...not matching numbers on the magazines, I'm afraid. It's not for sale right now but it's a case of I may have to later and just want to be in a position to get a fair price for it. Maybe not as nice as many that guys on this forum own. But a decent example of a hard to find pistol made by Mauser when quality still ruled with German firearms. Greg Attached Thumbnails

12-31-2005, 01:31 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	Greg, can you provide clear / close pictures of each side, to include proofs. Your picture shows a nice gun and holster, but not enought to give an approx. for value (your description was very good BTW). 60% finish is pretty poor, and would bring price waaay down for a collector. 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

01-01-2006, 10:18 AM	#5
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Greg don't assume that Tom has the time to check to see if any of his mags match forum members guns. Please list them, while your at it list the serial number of your gun. Who knows maybe a forum member has the correct mag for your gun? __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

01-01-2006, 11:13 AM	#7
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Greg & Doug, Call me crazy, but I rarely advertise PO8 mags by serial, as one's chances of finding the CORRECTLY proofed, matching mag, are about the same as winning the lottery. At best, I attempt to find a correct one in the right letter block. It's a waste of my time to check for matching numbers. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-31-2005, 12:08 PM	#2
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	Greg, What are the serial numbers and letter suffix on the mags? There may be someone here that these mags might match up to their G-date. Or, at least be the same letter block. You might let us know the serial number of this pistol. Someone may have one(or both) of your magazines. SteveM

12-31-2005, 12:15 PM	#3
marine kabar User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Powder Springs GA Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	SteveM I bought both magazines from that guy, Tom, who sells a lot of Luger accessories via this forum. And I know he's good about making sure nobody needs one of his magazines to make a match. He'd be crazy not to. As for matching my pistol, I briefly thought of that. And more realistically thought of buying nothing but W\|154 proofed magazines which would have been closer in mfg date to my pistol. But economic reality set it and I bought the dwe/63's. Appreciate the suggestion and if it were a "minty" pistol I'd be more inclined to do that. Greg

01-01-2006, 10:38 AM	#6
marine kabar User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Powder Springs GA Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Doug Good point! Here's the two magazines I own...both are the type with nickle bodies and aluminum bases. Both have the droop wing eagle/63 proofs 3852 E + 3033 F + My "G" date pistol is 8452 B Thanks Greg