New Member 1940 Luger

Rich427 · 02-10-2024, 08:14 PM

Greetings Luger Forum,

New member here, I have a Mauser 42 code 1940 Luger. I picked this up at a local gunshop probably 6 or 7 years ago. I saw there was a resource for attempting to find original numbered magazines so I am gonna have to check into that thread, maybe I’ll get lucky!

I believe everything else to be matching on my pistol. It’s a nice shooter. Hope you enjoy the pictures and maybe can tell me more about the pistol. Thank you - Rich

gunnertwo · 02-11-2024, 01:57 AM

Welcome!

You should dissemble (field strip) your P.08 to determine if it's all matching. Easy to do, lots of videos available. Be very careful when removing the grips, so you don't stress the wood and cause a chip.

Check out the FAQ (top of the page) on this site for more info.

G2

Rich427 · 02-11-2024, 03:35 PM

Yes I have done this and it was all matching other than the magazine. Thank you - Rich

Stu · 02-15-2024, 06:33 AM

A nice looking pistil. If you shoot it, you might want to consider substituting some non matching parts for those that are susceptible to damage, keep those original ones safe !

02-10-2024, 08:14 PM	#1
Rich427 New User Join Date: Feb 2024 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	New Member 1940 Luger Greetings Luger Forum, New member here, I have a Mauser 42 code 1940 Luger. I picked this up at a local gunshop probably 6 or 7 years ago. I saw there was a resource for attempting to find original numbered magazines so I am gonna have to check into that thread, maybe I’ll get lucky! I believe everything else to be matching on my pistol. It’s a nice shooter. Hope you enjoy the pictures and maybe can tell me more about the pistol. Thank you - Rich Attached Thumbnails

02-11-2024, 01:57 AM	#2
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 605 Thanks: 803 Thanked 909 Times in 351 Posts	Welcome! You should dissemble (field strip) your P.08 to determine if it's all matching. Easy to do, lots of videos available. Be very careful when removing the grips, so you don't stress the wood and cause a chip. Check out the FAQ (top of the page) on this site for more info. G2

02-11-2024, 03:35 PM	#3
Rich427 New User Join Date: Feb 2024 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Yes I have done this and it was all matching other than the magazine. Thank you - Rich

02-15-2024, 06:33 AM	#4
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 451 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	A nice looking pistil. If you shoot it, you might want to consider substituting some non matching parts for those that are susceptible to damage, keep those original ones safe !