1938 S/42 with matching mags.

rolandtg · 12-08-2012, 11:29 PM

I purchased this a while back from a family friend. I gave what I thought was a fair price, compared to outrageous estimate they had gotten from a local gun shop.
It belonged to a relative who passed away last year. He didn't bring it back, it was likely acquired by him back in the late '40's or early '50's when he had a "trading post" in Alaska. Everything matches and it shows mostly holster and handling wear.
When the relative passed apparently it was quite a chore to clean out his house. The family knew he had many firearms including the Luger. I was told that after much searching the Luger was found in a garage attic in an old airline flight bag. It was accompanied by two other pistols that were rusted beyond redemption. All the pistols were loaded as well.
Miraculously, in spite of being stored in the holster for years, the Luger was in good condition showing only some minor freckling on the finish.

rolandtg · 12-08-2012, 11:32 PM

A few more images. The "million dollar chip" is only a "half million", the wood is still there under the safety.

rolandtg · 12-08-2012, 11:35 PM

Oh yeah, and the holster. I posted some images of this before. Hans Romer 1940. Pity, it's faded but really in solid condition.

spartacus38 · 12-09-2012, 12:06 AM

Nice original Luger.
Bob

rolandtg · 12-09-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by postino

Very nice example. I am especially impressed with the magazines.

Thanks. A lot of 5's and 7's with this pistol!
Now I just need to invest in a better holster.

tuica · 12-10-2012, 02:54 PM

Yes, those matching mags are a big plus. Cheers.

ithacaartist · 12-10-2012, 04:58 PM

Exquisite find! Now...where did I put that drool bucket?

Jan C Still · 12-10-2012, 07:36 PM

Rolandtg
Excellent find: 1938 S/42 with two matching mags!!!
Jan

rolandtg · 12-10-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jan C Still

Rolandtg
Excellent find: 1938 S/42 with two matching mags!!!
Jan

Thank you sir!

John Sabato · 12-11-2012, 09:21 AM

Remarkable condition! Especially after being found in a bag with a couple of rusted guns...

Hugh Clark can fix your half million dollar chip like it was never there... I'd contact him asap.

MikeP · 12-11-2012, 03:41 PM

Homerun!

rolandtg · 12-11-2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Sabato

Remarkable condition! Especially after being found in a bag with a couple of rusted guns...

Hugh Clark can fix your half million dollar chip like it was never there... I'd contact him asap.

Thank you John, I may just do that!

12-08-2012, 11:29 PM	#1
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 476 Thanks: 374 Thanked 258 Times in 113 Posts	1938 S/42 with matching mags. I purchased this a while back from a family friend. I gave what I thought was a fair price, compared to outrageous estimate they had gotten from a local gun shop. It belonged to a relative who passed away last year. He didn't bring it back, it was likely acquired by him back in the late '40's or early '50's when he had a "trading post" in Alaska. Everything matches and it shows mostly holster and handling wear. When the relative passed apparently it was quite a chore to clean out his house. The family knew he had many firearms including the Luger. I was told that after much searching the Luger was found in a garage attic in an old airline flight bag. It was accompanied by two other pistols that were rusted beyond redemption. All the pistols were loaded as well. Miraculously, in spite of being stored in the holster for years, the Luger was in good condition showing only some minor freckling on the finish. Attached Thumbnails

12-08-2012, 11:32 PM	#2
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 476 Thanks: 374 Thanked 258 Times in 113 Posts	A few more images. The "million dollar chip" is only a "half million", the wood is still there under the safety. Attached Thumbnails

12-08-2012, 11:35 PM	#3
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 476 Thanks: 374 Thanked 258 Times in 113 Posts	Oh yeah, and the holster. I posted some images of this before. Hans Romer 1940. Pity, it's faded but really in solid condition. Attached Thumbnails

12-10-2012, 04:58 PM	#7
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,324 Thanks: 7,204 Thanked 2,539 Times in 1,351 Posts	Exquisite find! Now...where did I put that drool bucket? __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

12-11-2012, 09:21 AM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Remarkable condition! Especially after being found in a bag with a couple of rusted guns... Hugh Clark can fix your half million dollar chip like it was never there... I'd contact him asap. __________________ 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..."*

12-09-2012, 12:06 AM	#4
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Nice original Luger. Bob

12-10-2012, 02:54 PM	#6
tuica User Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 25 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, those matching mags are a big plus. Cheers.

12-10-2012, 07:36 PM	#8
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Rolandtg Excellent find: 1938 S/42 with two matching mags!!! Jan

12-11-2012, 03:41 PM	#11
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	Homerun!