Mint? Luger 42 all matching rig?

Frank B · 03-05-2013, 06:48 PM

I would love to have some thoughts on my 1st Luger purchase from 10 years ago...I am sorry to make the pics small...I had to resize for the limit, so I cut the image over 50 percent from original.

milesman · 03-05-2013, 06:54 PM

my interest in these is new but this is the prettiest one i've seen yet!

Norme · 03-05-2013, 07:00 PM

Hi Frank, Welcome to the forum! You are right to be proud, the condition of this gun is outstanding. I can't quite make out the chamber date, I assume it's 1939?
Regards, Norm

Frank B · 03-05-2013, 07:03 PM

Yes it is a 1939(sorry for making them so small but size limits)...came with 4 mags, 2 matching and 2 private purchase and correct hard holster. It does not have any rub marks except on take down sqaure.

spartacus38 · 03-05-2013, 07:12 PM

I sure like it;way to go.
Bob

SteveM · 03-05-2013, 07:17 PM

That's a nice one, any recoil marks on rear of frame from the toggle?
Steve

Frank B · 03-05-2013, 07:27 PM

Not sure what you mean? Can you tell from this pic? But I see no wear anyplace

tharpo · 03-05-2013, 08:16 PM

Very nice! That one is definitely a keeper!!
I think larger pictures would work.

Tom

DavidJayUden · 03-05-2013, 08:21 PM

By recoil marks we mean on the very back of the frame, just below the rear toggle numbers. That is where the toggle hits the frame in recoil. It will help determine if it has been fired. Out of good manners, I will not ask what you paid for it, but if you don't mind, what would you guess the value is?
Thank you for sharing.
dju

Frank B · 03-05-2013, 08:25 PM

Ok, I will have to take some more pics...next day and post the rear. You not going to believe me when I say this. $350 for this rig, 4 mags, holster and ammo. this was 10 years ago from a vet in a retirment home. I love this bad boy so much...I couldnt part with it. But I was told many quotes. The last quote someone advised me was about 6k for whole rig...I am no expert. But I think I made a great deal

Frank B · 03-05-2013, 08:33 PM

I sure dont know the value...but if it really is worth 6k I would be shocked.

CJS57 · 03-06-2013, 07:32 AM

At RIA auction that gun will bring the 6K. Maybe more, take a look at recent auction prices realized. Putting up a for sale sign on it yourself won't bring the dollars. The big money only happens at the big auctions and from certain dealers.

rhuff · 03-06-2013, 03:54 PM

That is one of the nicest P08 I have seen. You should be very proud. It sure would look great in MY safe, but it belongs with you. Enjoy!!

MikeP · 03-06-2013, 04:23 PM

Never saw a nicer one.

Even 10 years ago that vet got short changed a goodly bit.

Frank B · 03-06-2013, 05:07 PM

It wasnt my intension to short change...this was my 1st purchase, and i gave him what he asked for. At that time I thought 350 was alot.

Frank B · 03-06-2013, 05:15 PM

Here are some larger pics

mrerick · 03-06-2013, 06:06 PM

This is a superb example. Looks like it did when leaving the factory, doesn't it?

Marc

alanint · 03-06-2013, 07:45 PM

I'm done collecting. The nicest original Luger WW2 Luger rig has been found....

Frank B · 03-06-2013, 08:46 PM

Someone once commented...it doesnt even have rub marks on gun and hoslter(interior) looks new. As if it was sitting at a desk until a GI relieved it. But the Vet who I got it from said something about taking it off a German Officer(alive) along with all 4 mags. Must have been a desk officer...lol

Levi 42 · 03-07-2013, 03:05 PM

Some one had to have put some careful thought into storing this rig. It would be interesting as too how it was done.

I just bought an all matching byf 42 and after looking at your....I'm ashamed to post pictures of mine.

Very, very nice!!!!!

03-05-2013, 06:48 PM	#1
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	Mint? Luger 42 all matching rig? I would love to have some thoughts on my 1st Luger purchase from 10 years ago...I am sorry to make the pics small...I had to resize for the limit, so I cut the image over 50 percent from original. Attached Thumbnails

03-05-2013, 07:27 PM	#7
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	Not sure what you mean? Can you tell from this pic? But I see no wear anyplace Attached Thumbnails

03-06-2013, 05:15 PM	#16
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	Here are some larger pics Attached Thumbnails

03-06-2013, 06:06 PM	#17
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	This is a superb example. Looks like it did when leaving the factory, doesn't it? Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-05-2013, 06:54 PM	#2
milesman New User Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	my interest in these is new but this is the prettiest one i've seen yet!

03-05-2013, 07:00 PM	#3
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Hi Frank, Welcome to the forum! You are right to be proud, the condition of this gun is outstanding. I can't quite make out the chamber date, I assume it's 1939? Regards, Norm

03-05-2013, 07:03 PM	#4
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	Yes it is a 1939(sorry for making them so small but size limits)...came with 4 mags, 2 matching and 2 private purchase and correct hard holster. It does not have any rub marks except on take down sqaure.

03-05-2013, 07:12 PM	#5
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	I sure like it;way to go. Bob

03-05-2013, 07:17 PM	#6
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	That's a nice one, any recoil marks on rear of frame from the toggle? Steve

03-05-2013, 08:16 PM	#8
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 537 Thanks: 116 Thanked 376 Times in 154 Posts	Very nice! That one is definitely a keeper!! I think larger pictures would work. Tom

03-05-2013, 08:21 PM	#9
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	By recoil marks we mean on the very back of the frame, just below the rear toggle numbers. That is where the toggle hits the frame in recoil. It will help determine if it has been fired. Out of good manners, I will not ask what you paid for it, but if you don't mind, what would you guess the value is? Thank you for sharing. dju

03-05-2013, 08:25 PM	#10
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	Ok, I will have to take some more pics...next day and post the rear. You not going to believe me when I say this. $350 for this rig, 4 mags, holster and ammo. this was 10 years ago from a vet in a retirment home. I love this bad boy so much...I couldnt part with it. But I was told many quotes. The last quote someone advised me was about 6k for whole rig...I am no expert. But I think I made a great deal

03-05-2013, 08:33 PM	#11
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	I sure dont know the value...but if it really is worth 6k I would be shocked.

03-06-2013, 07:32 AM	#12
CJS57 User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 224 Thanks: 0 Thanked 81 Times in 41 Posts	At RIA auction that gun will bring the 6K. Maybe more, take a look at recent auction prices realized. Putting up a for sale sign on it yourself won't bring the dollars. The big money only happens at the big auctions and from certain dealers.

03-06-2013, 03:54 PM	#13
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 2,692 Thanked 959 Times in 705 Posts	That is one of the nicest P08 I have seen. You should be very proud. It sure would look great in MY safe, but it belongs with you. Enjoy!!

03-06-2013, 04:23 PM	#14
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	Never saw a nicer one. Even 10 years ago that vet got short changed a goodly bit.

03-06-2013, 05:07 PM	#15
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	It wasnt my intension to short change...this was my 1st purchase, and i gave him what he asked for. At that time I thought 350 was alot.

03-06-2013, 07:45 PM	#18
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	I'm done collecting. The nicest original Luger WW2 Luger rig has been found....

03-06-2013, 08:46 PM	#19
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	Someone once commented...it doesnt even have rub marks on gun and hoslter(interior) looks new. As if it was sitting at a desk until a GI relieved it. But the Vet who I got it from said something about taking it off a German Officer(alive) along with all 4 mags. Must have been a desk officer...lol

03-07-2013, 03:05 PM	#20
Levi 42 User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 49 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24 Times in 8 Posts	Some one had to have put some careful thought into storing this rig. It would be interesting as too how it was done. I just bought an all matching byf 42 and after looking at your....I'm ashamed to post pictures of mine. Very, very nice!!!!!