New guy/ Need info on a take down tool

gunrunr · 07-29-2003, 12:39 PM

Hello,
New guy here looking for info for a take down tool. Got a Mauser s/42 Luger dated 1940 Code markings are 46. My father took the Luger, Holster and belt off a German officer (Luftwaffe )during the war. The only thing that is missing is the take down tool. Is there a coded take down tool? What do I look for when trying to get one. Many thanks guys for any help you can provide.
Gunrunr

Lugerdoc · 07-29-2003, 01:57 PM

Gunrunner, The most appropriate original take down tool for your 1940 PO8 would be a Mauser with the E/655 marking (same as on your right receiver). I have these available in the $50 range. TH

Navy · 07-29-2003, 01:57 PM

Hi Gunrnr
Almost any III Reich era tool would be correct; if you want to get picky a code 42 would be cool.
I don't understand what you mean by "Code markings are 46." What "code markings" are you referring to?
Tom A.

Edward Tinker · 07-29-2003, 02:38 PM

Hello Robert,

We would be interested in seeing pictures of your Luger, holster and belt! Detailed pictures would be great, and we could give you feedback o them. I had a 1940/42, was a nice gun, but traded it to further my passion for Weimar Police Lugers. I collect stories and pictures of guns and gear brought back from the war, and have about 75 pages of stores and pictures from others. If interested, please e-mail me, or if you need help in posting pictures, just contact me.

BTW, WA, state I presume?

Ed

gunrunr · 07-30-2003, 02:16 PM

Thanks for you input guys. I haven't yet the capability to post picture yet. But working on it. Luger Doc, would be interested to purchace a tool from you, will contact you shortly. By the code markings I mean that the parts that I can seen ( haven't tanken the the luger apart yet, and don't think it has been taken apart for quite along time but have keep it oiled to prevent rusting)are marked 46. on the left side it is marked 2446. I am new to lugers and just starting to get interested in them. Am looking to pick up a few books on Lugers to expand my understand and knowledge of them. Thanks again for all your help!
Robert B

Edward Tinker · 07-30-2003, 04:58 PM

I guess... not Washington State?

gunrunr · 07-31-2003, 04:03 AM

Western Washington!

Edward Tinker · 07-31-2003, 04:21 AM

western wershington, thats where those wet, rusty people live! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

I make it over to the Seattle / Tacoma area several times a year, my brother and assorted relatives live over there.

Doubs · 07-31-2003, 04:34 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by gunrunr:
By the code markings I mean that the parts that I can see ( haven't taken the luger apart yet, and don't think it has been taken apart for quite a long time but have keep it oiled to prevent rusting)are marked 46. on the left side it is marked 2446.
Robert B<hr /></blockquote>Robert, the number 2446 on the left side of the receiver is the serial number without the suffix letter. The serial number and suffix letter will be on the front of the frame with the letter located under the numbers.

The "46" on the various small parts is the last two digits of the serial number and should appear on various small parts so that they are visable as you look over the pistol. Sideplate, take down lever, trigger bar, extractor, front toggle, rear toggle and safety bar should all display "46" on them. If you're lucky, the magazine base will have the serial number on it too. Many - most - will not match the pistol.

You have a genuine family heirloom and I hope you'll keep it as nice as it sounds to be. If you want to shoot a Luger, buy a shooter-grade Luger and have fun but leave the one you have for future generations. Just my opinion. BTW, welcome to the forum.

gunrunr · 07-31-2003, 02:03 PM

Thanks for the valuable info Doubs, I do plan on keeping it in the family, and have no intentions of getting rid of it. Would just like to learn alittle more about them, can anyone suggest a good book that can educate me about the different types of Lugers. Edward, It sure hasn't been to soggy around here where I am in quite some time. Northwestern area. Thanks again guys! Robert B.

John Sabato · 07-31-2003, 03:00 PM

The five Luger E-books by Gerard Henrotin would be an inexpensive place to start... you can download each of them for about $8.00 and read them on your PC...

You will find them here:

http://www.hlebooks.com/ebook/liste01.htm

The major printed published references on the Luger are numerous... I recommend Jan Still's books as well as others... start small and work your way up to a library of Luger books and references...

Pete Ebbink · 07-31-2003, 03:40 PM

Hello Robert,

I woud sugggest three books to start with :

Fred A. Datig's "The Luger Pistol"

Harry Jones' "The Luger Variations"

Charles Kenyon's "Lugers At Random"

These are older books, out-of-date, and somewhat "dated"; but they give a real history to what was written about lugers 30-40 years ago and are filled with interesting "history" info. (especially the Datig book...).

These are offered on e-Bay as well as on Amazon.com from time to time. You might also try this book seller :

http://www.rayrilingarmsbooks.com/cgi-bin/rrb455.cgi

After these, the excellent 4-5 books by Jan Still, and other books such as "The Dutch Luger", "Krieghoff Parabellum", "History of the Swiss Parabellum" etc. are good ones with very model-specific and pistol-specific info. that is much more up-to-date...

And there are many. many other books...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

07-29-2003, 12:39 PM	#1
gunrunr New User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Washington Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New guy/ Need info on a take down tool Hello, New guy here looking for info for a take down tool. Got a Mauser s/42 Luger dated 1940 Code markings are 46. My father took the Luger, Holster and belt off a German officer (Luftwaffe )during the war. The only thing that is missing is the take down tool. Is there a coded take down tool? What do I look for when trying to get one. Many thanks guys for any help you can provide. Gunrunr

07-29-2003, 01:57 PM	#2
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	Gunrunner, The most appropriate original take down tool for your 1940 PO8 would be a Mauser with the E/655 marking (same as on your right receiver). I have these available in the $50 range. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

07-29-2003, 02:38 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Hello Robert, We would be interested in seeing pictures of your Luger, holster and belt! Detailed pictures would be great, and we could give you feedback o them. I had a 1940/42, was a nice gun, but traded it to further my passion for Weimar Police Lugers. I collect stories and pictures of guns and gear brought back from the war, and have about 75 pages of stores and pictures from others. If interested, please e-mail me, or if you need help in posting pictures, just contact me. BTW, WA, state I presume? 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

07-30-2003, 04:58 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	I guess... not Washington State? __________________ 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

07-31-2003, 04:21 AM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	western wershington, thats where those wet, rusty people live! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> I make it over to the Seattle / Tacoma area several times a year, my brother and assorted relatives live over there. __________________ 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

07-29-2003, 01:57 PM	#3
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Hi Gunrnr Almost any III Reich era tool would be correct; if you want to get picky a code 42 would be cool. I don't understand what you mean by "Code markings are 46." What "code markings" are you referring to? Tom A.

07-30-2003, 02:16 PM	#5
gunrunr New User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Washington Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for you input guys. I haven't yet the capability to post picture yet. But working on it. Luger Doc, would be interested to purchace a tool from you, will contact you shortly. By the code markings I mean that the parts that I can seen ( haven't tanken the the luger apart yet, and don't think it has been taken apart for quite along time but have keep it oiled to prevent rusting)are marked 46. on the left side it is marked 2446. I am new to lugers and just starting to get interested in them. Am looking to pick up a few books on Lugers to expand my understand and knowledge of them. Thanks again for all your help! Robert B

07-31-2003, 04:03 AM	#7
gunrunr New User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Washington Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Western Washington!

07-31-2003, 04:34 AM	#9
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,670 Thanks: 769 Thanked 1,614 Times in 525 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by gunrunr: <strong>By the code markings I mean that the parts that I can see ( haven't taken the luger apart yet, and don't think it has been taken apart for quite a long time but have keep it oiled to prevent rusting)are marked 46. on the left side it is marked 2446. Robert B</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Robert, the number 2446 on the left side of the receiver is the serial number without the suffix letter. The serial number and suffix letter will be on the front of the frame with the letter located under the numbers. The "46" on the various small parts is the last two digits of the serial number and should appear on various small parts so that they are visable as you look over the pistol. Sideplate, take down lever, trigger bar, extractor, front toggle, rear toggle and safety bar should all display "46" on them. If you're lucky, the magazine base will have the serial number on it too. Many - most - will not match the pistol. You have a genuine family heirloom and I hope you'll keep it as nice as it sounds to be. If you want to shoot a Luger, buy a shooter-grade Luger and have fun but leave the one you have for future generations. Just my opinion. BTW, welcome to the forum.

07-31-2003, 02:03 PM	#10
gunrunr New User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Washington Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the valuable info Doubs, I do plan on keeping it in the family, and have no intentions of getting rid of it. Would just like to learn alittle more about them, can anyone suggest a good book that can educate me about the different types of Lugers. Edward, It sure hasn't been to soggy around here where I am in quite some time. Northwestern area. Thanks again guys! Robert B.

07-31-2003, 03:00 PM	#11
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	The five Luger E-books by Gerard Henrotin would be an inexpensive place to start... you can download each of them for about $8.00 and read them on your PC... You will find them here: http://www.hlebooks.com/ebook/liste01.htm The major printed published references on the Luger are numerous... I recommend Jan Still's books as well as others... start small and work your way up to a library of Luger books and references... __________________ 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..."*

07-31-2003, 03:40 PM	#12
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Robert, I woud sugggest three books to start with : Fred A. Datig's "The Luger Pistol" Harry Jones' "The Luger Variations" Charles Kenyon's "Lugers At Random" These are older books, out-of-date, and somewhat "dated"; but they give a real history to what was written about lugers 30-40 years ago and are filled with interesting "history" info. (especially the Datig book...). These are offered on e-Bay as well as on Amazon.com from time to time. You might also try this book seller : http://www.rayrilingarmsbooks.com/cgi-bin/rrb455.cgi After these, the excellent 4-5 books by Jan Still, and other books such as "The Dutch Luger", "Krieghoff Parabellum", "History of the Swiss Parabellum" etc. are good ones with very model-specific and pistol-specific info. that is much more up-to-date... And there are many. many other books... Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />