S/42 1938 Purchase Decision - Page 2

garandguy56 · 08-26-2013, 11:39 AM

Close up of the magazine

Geo99 · 08-28-2013, 12:13 AM

Very nice looking gun. Matching mag is MINT.

Should the ejector be black? I'm not a WWII guy, but aren't they usually red/reddish on these later Mausers?

alanint · 08-28-2013, 05:57 AM

Ejector color varies greatly according to how long it was heat treated. I don't see any immediate issues with this one.

I also agree that this is the original, matching magazine. There are no obvious signs of scrubbing and renumbering. The mag bottom has the correct, factory contour with no buffing or tampering.

The price is top end for me as well, but within the "fair" range for such a pistol.

Sergio Natali · 08-28-2013, 07:59 AM

Just let me add, that to me it seems a gorgeous Luger, ... makes my mouth dribble ... :-)

Arizona Slim · 08-28-2013, 09:17 AM

Hi Ray, well the experts gave their opinions on this beautiful Luger and they say it is righteous and since Lugers seldom come along this nice and although it may not be at a bargain price I would be willing to bet that if you don't add it to your collection you will regret it, I say, get it while you can.

Lon

alanint · 08-28-2013, 09:33 PM

The old saying is: "If It overpriced but right, It won't be overpriced for long"!

Maestro · 08-28-2013, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garandguy56

So what do we all think? It's $2500 and a bit high but the condition is pretty impressive and every website (dealer or classified ad sites like gunbroker and Guns America) has these going for $2500 and up.

Starting out "mint" for your 1st one is sweeter than cherry pie

if its a complete rig, go4it

garandguy56 · 09-04-2013, 10:15 PM

Luger came today and she is absolutely gorgeous! The seller threw in an extra magazine that's in as just as fantastic condition as the mag number to the pistol except this is a 3 digit "U" magazine. Are the lower numbered magazines/"U" type any more rare or valuable?

Zorba · 09-05-2013, 02:41 AM

Congrats!

tharpo · 09-05-2013, 03:07 AM

Your extra magazine 799u would be from 1939 production. The "u" suffix or 3 digit serial number will not add any additional value to it.

Tom

garandguy56 · 09-05-2013, 09:02 AM

Thanks everyone!!

billpocz · 10-07-2013, 10:05 AM

Wow!! That is beautiful.

So, how does she shoot??

garandguy56 · 10-07-2013, 10:09 AM

She's one beauty that has seen the last of her firing days

08-26-2013, 11:39 AM	#21
garandguy56 User Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 55 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Close up of the magazine Attached Thumbnails

08-28-2013, 12:13 AM	#22
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 398 Thanks: 102 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	Very nice looking gun. Matching mag is MINT. Should the ejector be black? I'm not a WWII guy, but aren't they usually red/reddish on these later Mausers? __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

08-28-2013, 07:59 AM	#24
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	Just let me add, that to me it seems a gorgeous Luger, ... makes my mouth dribble ... :-) __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

09-04-2013, 10:15 PM	#28
garandguy56 User Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 55 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Luger came today and she is absolutely gorgeous! The seller threw in an extra magazine that's in as just as fantastic condition as the mag number to the pistol except this is a 3 digit "U" magazine. Are the lower numbered magazines/"U" type any more rare or valuable? Attached Thumbnails

10-07-2013, 10:05 AM	#32
billpocz User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Very rural northeastern KY Posts: 18 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Wow!! That is beautiful. So, how does she shoot?? __________________ *************** I truly enjoy shooting many different types of pistols!!

08-28-2013, 05:57 AM	#23
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Ejector color varies greatly according to how long it was heat treated. I don't see any immediate issues with this one. I also agree that this is the original, matching magazine. There are no obvious signs of scrubbing and renumbering. The mag bottom has the correct, factory contour with no buffing or tampering. The price is top end for me as well, but within the "fair" range for such a pistol.

08-28-2013, 09:17 AM	#25
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Hi Ray, well the experts gave their opinions on this beautiful Luger and they say it is righteous and since Lugers seldom come along this nice and although it may not be at a bargain price I would be willing to bet that if you don't add it to your collection you will regret it, I say, get it while you can. Lon

08-28-2013, 09:33 PM	#26
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	The old saying is: "If It overpriced but right, It won't be overpriced for long"!

09-05-2013, 02:41 AM	#29
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	Congrats!

09-05-2013, 03:07 AM	#30
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 537 Thanks: 116 Thanked 375 Times in 153 Posts	Your extra magazine 799u would be from 1939 production. The "u" suffix or 3 digit serial number will not add any additional value to it. Tom

09-05-2013, 09:02 AM	#31
garandguy56 User Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 55 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks everyone!!

10-07-2013, 10:09 AM	#33
garandguy56 User Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 55 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	She's one beauty that has seen the last of her firing days