Help on 1942 Luger

Ben Evans · 11-11-2013, 12:45 PM

Gents, this one has come up for sale and would like a thumbs up or down on it. Its a 1942 luger which I think is actually in very good condition, not sure about the grips they look a bit stripey bur as a new boy to this game this looks one of the better ones I have seen for sale. Anyone any opinions? Sorry I have to use the link but the site will not allow pics to be saved

http://www.rjmilitaria.com/catalog/i...roducts_id=646

Cheers

Ben

Edward Tinker · 11-11-2013, 01:02 PM

I would think you are limited in the UK - so I would find out what era you are most interested in.

WW1
Weimar
WW2

civilian, military (army or navy) or police
contract for another country or made for germany

than purchase something in that era

Ben Evans · 11-11-2013, 01:08 PM

Edward, to be honest I am thinking of trying to get a nice example luger for the war years, 1914-18 and 1936-43 and then maybe go from there

DavidJayUden · 11-11-2013, 01:19 PM

Looks like an honest gun to me. I do question the grips, however, as there were both wooden and plastic grips during that time. And I'm not certain if all were numbered, but if those are numbered but not matching, then there is a problem.
dju

alanint · 11-11-2013, 01:30 PM

The grips look like original grips, which were very worn and someone "freshened" the checkering. Note that near the edges they are inconsistent and there are areas, (like the closeup near the sideplate) where it looks like the freshening cuts weren"t quite true to the original line.

Ben Evans · 11-11-2013, 01:53 PM

Many thanks gents, I have another one in the pipeline that has a holster with it much decide which one to get! Cheers to all

Ben

ithacaartist · 11-11-2013, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanint

The grips look like original grips, which were very worn and someone "freshened" the checkering. Note that near the edges they are inconsistent and there are areas, (like the closeup near the sideplate) where it looks like the freshening cuts weren"t quite true to the original line.

Doug, I'm not seeing that. Rather, many of the diamonds are flat on top--check out the right side grip--and the area you mention looks undisturbed to me. I think what you're seeing is that the crossing sets of lines are not cut to the same depth, and the ones that go l.l. to u.r. need to be deeper. Notice also that the edge of the left grip along the front strap is not completed, there is un-cut wood about 3/16" before the pattern starts. I posted a big blah-blah about checkering the other day, and I think this falls into the "good enough" category of wartime Q.C.., if these are original.

Ben Evans · 11-11-2013, 02:59 PM

Gents same site all matching but been reblued

http://www.rjmilitaria.com/catalog/i...roducts_id=647

11-11-2013, 12:45 PM	#1
Ben Evans User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: UK Posts: 94 Thanks: 31 Thanked 25 Times in 12 Posts	Help on 1942 Luger Gents, this one has come up for sale and would like a thumbs up or down on it. Its a 1942 luger which I think is actually in very good condition, not sure about the grips they look a bit stripey bur as a new boy to this game this looks one of the better ones I have seen for sale. Anyone any opinions? Sorry I have to use the link but the site will not allow pics to be saved http://www.rjmilitaria.com/catalog/i...roducts_id=646 Cheers Ben

11-11-2013, 01:02 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	I would think you are limited in the UK - so I would find out what era you are most interested in. WW1 Weimar WW2 civilian, military (army or navy) or police contract for another country or made for germany than purchase something in that era __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

11-11-2013, 01:08 PM	#3
Ben Evans User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: UK Posts: 94 Thanks: 31 Thanked 25 Times in 12 Posts	Edward, to be honest I am thinking of trying to get a nice example luger for the war years, 1914-18 and 1936-43 and then maybe go from there

11-11-2013, 01:19 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Looks like an honest gun to me. I do question the grips, however, as there were both wooden and plastic grips during that time. And I'm not certain if all were numbered, but if those are numbered but not matching, then there is a problem. dju

11-11-2013, 01:30 PM	#5
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 grips look like original grips, which were very worn and someone "freshened" the checkering. Note that near the edges they are inconsistent and there are areas, (like the closeup near the sideplate) where it looks like the freshening cuts weren"t quite true to the original line.

11-11-2013, 01:53 PM	#6
Ben Evans User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: UK Posts: 94 Thanks: 31 Thanked 25 Times in 12 Posts	Many thanks gents, I have another one in the pipeline that has a holster with it much decide which one to get! Cheers to all Ben

11-11-2013, 02:59 PM	#8
Ben Evans User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: UK Posts: 94 Thanks: 31 Thanked 25 Times in 12 Posts	Gents same site all matching but been reblued http://www.rjmilitaria.com/catalog/i...roducts_id=647