42 code dated 1939

Jack Lawman · 04-09-2003, 01:38 PM

I just contracted to buy a 1939 code 42. Haven't gotten it yet, but will post pics when I do. It has a mismatched mag, but all exterior numbers match. Looks to be 85%-95% (although I don't think I'll ever be able to tell the difference between 95% and 98%). I don't know if it's original. My question is... Is there any rare variation 1939 42 code that would place the value around $1000 (in said condition)? Does a $650-$800 value for an all matching run-of-the-mill original sound about right?

Thanks for any help,
Jack

Frank · 04-09-2003, 01:57 PM

Hello Jack, note I didn't say Hi Jack for obvious reasons!! The 1939, Code 42 is a fairly common version. Somewhere around 86,000 of these were made.

Now having said that, the value will depend on the condition and the fact that all the external AND internal parts match. At least those that are suppose to match. The internal parts that should match are the trigger, grips, main toggle pin, breechblock, hold open lever and firing pin.

The price of a very nice shooter, that which the parts don't match, is somewhere around $600. If the parts do match and the finish (including the bore condition) is somewhere around 90 percent, then a higher price is possible.

Hope this helps!!

John Sabato · 04-09-2003, 01:59 PM

welcome to the Lugerforum Jack...I am looking forward to seeing the photos when you get it!

Jack Lawman · 04-09-2003, 02:34 PM

Frank,
Thanks for your reply. I am anxiously awaiting entry into the Luger Collector ranks. The pistol is coming from a friend who is allowing me to molest him on the price. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't committing an all out rape!

John,
I'm glad I found you guys. I'm reading up on some posts and have quickly figured out why luger collectors have the reputation they do (I mean that in a good way).

Thanx,
Jack

John Sabato · 04-09-2003, 04:20 PM

Jack, this is the BEST Gun-related website on the Internet! and I am not the least bit biased about the operation of this site either

Frank · 04-09-2003, 07:21 PM

Sure John, we all know how unbiased you are!!

John Sabato · 04-10-2003, 10:30 AM

Why... Thank you Frank!

(I had meant to say that if Jack didn't believe me, he could just ask you...but I see it wasn't necessary)

Frank · 04-10-2003, 02:01 PM

Good John, really, really Good

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04-09-2003, 01:38 PM	#1
Jack Lawman User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near NYC Posts: 428 Thanks: 30 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	42 code dated 1939 I just contracted to buy a 1939 code 42. Haven't gotten it yet, but will post pics when I do. It has a mismatched mag, but all exterior numbers match. Looks to be 85%-95% (although I don't think I'll ever be able to tell the difference between 95% and 98%). I don't know if it's original. My question is... Is there any rare variation 1939 42 code that would place the value around $1000 (in said condition)? Does a $650-$800 value for an all matching run-of-the-mill original sound about right? Thanks for any help, Jack __________________ Why do you guys hate black circles so much?

04-09-2003, 01:59 PM	#3
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	welcome to the Lugerforum Jack...I am looking forward to seeing the photos when you get it! __________________ 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..."*

04-09-2003, 02:34 PM	#4
Jack Lawman User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near NYC Posts: 428 Thanks: 30 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Frank, Thanks for your reply. I am anxiously awaiting entry into the Luger Collector ranks. The pistol is coming from a friend who is allowing me to molest him on the price. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't committing an all out rape! John, I'm glad I found you guys. I'm reading up on some posts and have quickly figured out why luger collectors have the reputation they do (I mean that in a good way). Thanx, Jack __________________ Why do you guys hate black circles so much?

04-09-2003, 04:20 PM	#5
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	Jack, this is the BEST Gun-related website on the Internet! and I am not the least bit biased about the operation of this site either <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" /> __________________ 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..."*

04-10-2003, 10:30 AM	#7
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	Why... Thank you Frank! (I had meant to say that if Jack didn't believe me, he could just ask you...but I see it wasn't necessary) __________________ 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..."*

04-09-2003, 01:57 PM	#2
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Hello Jack, note I didn't say Hi Jack for obvious reasons!! The 1939, Code 42 is a fairly common version. Somewhere around 86,000 of these were made. Now having said that, the value will depend on the condition and the fact that all the external AND internal parts match. At least those that are suppose to match. The internal parts that should match are the trigger, grips, main toggle pin, breechblock, hold open lever and firing pin. The price of a very nice shooter, that which the parts don't match, is somewhere around $600. If the parts do match and the finish (including the bore condition) is somewhere around 90 percent, then a higher price is possible. Hope this helps!!

04-09-2003, 07:21 PM	#6
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Sure John, we all know how unbiased you are!!

04-10-2003, 02:01 PM	#8
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Good John, really, really Good <img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" />