Mint? Luger 42 all matching rig? - Page 2

guns3545 · 03-07-2013, 03:44 PM

Well, what can I say. Simply beautiful. Congratulations on a great find.

Your particular sub-variation of the 1939 42, is the SE63L SE63L, which means it has the stick eagle inspection stamps with the inspector number (63) in a large type face. These were made in the middle of the production run and represent the markings on about 1/3rd of the code 42 production in 1939.

I note that you said it came with 4 magazines. Two, hopefully match the gun and should not be separated from it.

However, if you are so inclined, it might be nice to publish the numbers of the remaining two magazines on the board and make them available for trade. There might be owners of the guns with which these magazines are associated eager to re-unite them with the gun.

John

Frank B · 03-07-2013, 08:19 PM

Yes 4 mags...2 matching and 2 with no numbers but same manufacturer

Frank B · 03-07-2013, 08:24 PM

The holster

pitsword · 03-08-2013, 08:32 AM

Sublime!

alanint · 03-08-2013, 08:35 AM

Frank,

I would also avoid using the holster's buckle. When a holster is truly this crisp, any bending of the closure strap detracts from the overall quality of the piece.

Frank B · 03-08-2013, 09:57 AM

I truely did not know how crisp, and minty this bad boy was...this was my first Luger. I stored it away in a safe. But after over 10 years of looking around, it just came to me one day...that it was unusually nice. I didnt know that 2 matching serial mags and matching rig made it better. All I can say is this...it looks like it came out the friggin factory, and the leather hoster was just cut from a fresh skin. I am not trying to brag, I am just pround that my first Luger is of a higher standard. The fact that the vet didnt mess it up...durring storage and so forth. There must be more minty Lugers and so forth...just yesterday another guy showed his similar Luger but is missing matching mags...his shows a little wear...but could tell too well the pics were not close up.

CJS57 · 03-09-2013, 08:05 AM

Enjoy it and never part with it! You will never ever find another as nice.

Sergio Natali · 03-09-2013, 08:58 AM

Beautiful piecee, it looks brand new

Frank B · 03-16-2013, 10:14 AM

Here are some inside pics and grips...

SIGP2101 · 11-17-2016, 04:13 PM

Looks like she's been kept in the vacuum chamber all these years. Fascinating indeed.

MAUSER88 · 11-17-2016, 06:33 PM

Outstanding!!!!!

Sonofeugene · 11-18-2016, 03:36 AM

Be so, so careful removing and installing the left grip. You don't want the infamous chip by the safety. And always make sure you use a screwdriver that fits the slot in the screw properly so the screw heads don't get buggered up. That's one beautiful Luger!

Sonofeugene · 11-18-2016, 03:37 AM

Oh, and I'll give you an even 400 for it.

Caferacer · 11-18-2016, 11:33 AM

I hope it still looks as good today
as it did way back when this thread is from :-)

Mac Cat · 11-18-2016, 11:28 PM

handsome gun and good photos, even if they are small.
The color comes through and it looks brand new.

Did it have a tool, as well ?

kurusu · 11-19-2016, 03:53 AM

You people noticed that this was a 3 year old thread, right?

SIGP2101 · 11-20-2016, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurusu

You people noticed that this was a 3 year old thread, right?

You noticed that this was a 77 years old P08, right?

Gebirg · 11-21-2016, 03:34 AM

Looks almost new, an oustanding rig - makes a ordinary 42 to be something special!
Here is mine, two years older than yours

steven c · 12-08-2016, 01:39 PM

Yes I also realize this is a old post but glad to have seen it today. I don't get to this site to often now days as my buying has slowed down considerable. She is truly a beautiful Luger and nicer than my 1939. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Steve

wlyon · 12-08-2016, 03:28 PM

Am I the only ,one who does not care for the holster in original post???

03-07-2013, 08:19 PM	#22
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	Yes 4 mags...2 matching and 2 with no numbers but same manufacturer Attached Thumbnails

03-07-2013, 08:24 PM	#23
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	The holster Attached Thumbnails

03-16-2013, 10:14 AM	#29
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	Here are some inside pics and grips... Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Man muss manchmal in den sauren Apfel beißen"

11-18-2016, 11:33 AM	#34
Caferacer User Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 60 Thanks: 96 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts	I hope it still looks as good today as it did way back when this thread is from :-) __________________ Those who would trade liberty for a false sense of security deserve neither

11-21-2016, 03:34 AM	#38
Gebirg User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Telemark Posts: 94 Thanks: 68 Thanked 158 Times in 34 Posts	Looks almost new, an oustanding rig - makes a ordinary 42 to be something special! Here is mine, two years older than yours Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mr. AKB - Norway "SILENT LEGES INTER ARMA" Denn unter den Waffen schweigen die Gesetze (M.T.Cicero)

03-07-2013, 03:44 PM	#21
guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 435 Thanks: 649 Thanked 490 Times in 216 Posts	Well, what can I say. Simply beautiful. Congratulations on a great find. Your particular sub-variation of the 1939 42, is the SE63L SE63L, which means it has the stick eagle inspection stamps with the inspector number (63) in a large type face. These were made in the middle of the production run and represent the markings on about 1/3rd of the code 42 production in 1939. I note that you said it came with 4 magazines. Two, hopefully match the gun and should not be separated from it. However, if you are so inclined, it might be nice to publish the numbers of the remaining two magazines on the board and make them available for trade. There might be owners of the guns with which these magazines are associated eager to re-unite them with the gun. John

03-08-2013, 08:32 AM	#24
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 456 Thanks: 3,919 Thanked 101 Times in 81 Posts	Sublime!

03-08-2013, 08:35 AM	#25
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Frank, I would also avoid using the holster's buckle. When a holster is truly this crisp, any bending of the closure strap detracts from the overall quality of the piece.

03-08-2013, 09:57 AM	#26
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	I truely did not know how crisp, and minty this bad boy was...this was my first Luger. I stored it away in a safe. But after over 10 years of looking around, it just came to me one day...that it was unusually nice. I didnt know that 2 matching serial mags and matching rig made it better. All I can say is this...it looks like it came out the friggin factory, and the leather hoster was just cut from a fresh skin. I am not trying to brag, I am just pround that my first Luger is of a higher standard. The fact that the vet didnt mess it up...durring storage and so forth. There must be more minty Lugers and so forth...just yesterday another guy showed his similar Luger but is missing matching mags...his shows a little wear...but could tell too well the pics were not close up.

03-09-2013, 08:05 AM	#27
CJS57 User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 224 Thanks: 0 Thanked 81 Times in 41 Posts	Enjoy it and never part with it! You will never ever find another as nice.

03-09-2013, 08:58 AM	#28
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Beautiful piecee, it looks brand new

11-17-2016, 04:13 PM	#30
SIGP2101 User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 256 Thanks: 74 Thanked 67 Times in 32 Posts	Looks like she's been kept in the vacuum chamber all these years. Fascinating indeed.

11-17-2016, 06:33 PM	#31
MAUSER88 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 256 Thanks: 3 Thanked 57 Times in 30 Posts	Outstanding!!!!!

11-18-2016, 03:36 AM	#32
Sonofeugene User Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 157 Thanks: 1 Thanked 118 Times in 64 Posts	Be so, so careful removing and installing the left grip. You don't want the infamous chip by the safety. And always make sure you use a screwdriver that fits the slot in the screw properly so the screw heads don't get buggered up. That's one beautiful Luger!

11-18-2016, 03:37 AM	#33
Sonofeugene User Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 157 Thanks: 1 Thanked 118 Times in 64 Posts	Oh, and I'll give you an even 400 for it.

11-18-2016, 11:28 PM	#35
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 678 Thanks: 2,026 Thanked 552 Times in 296 Posts	handsome gun and good photos, even if they are small. The color comes through and it looks brand new. Did it have a tool, as well ?

11-19-2016, 03:53 AM	#36
kurusu User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 2,679 Thanked 929 Times in 509 Posts	You people noticed that this was a 3 year old thread, right?

12-08-2016, 01:39 PM	#39
steven c User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: texas Posts: 60 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Yes I also realize this is a old post but glad to have seen it today. I don't get to this site to often now days as my buying has slowed down considerable. She is truly a beautiful Luger and nicer than my 1939. Thanks for sharing it with us. Steve __________________ Looking for walther PP mag #981029

12-08-2016, 03:28 PM	#40
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 3,145 Thanked 2,531 Times in 943 Posts	Am I the only ,one who does not care for the holster in original post??? __________________ Bill Lyon