1917 DWM or 1937 S/42?

mm · 03-21-2003, 07:51 PM

Hi All,

I have a choice to make. A 1917 DWM all matching, very good bore, 85% orig finish (with some pitting on holster contact areas) w/two miss-matched mags. for $600. Or, a 1937 S/42 all matching except for the pin, near excellent bore (minor frosting in some areas)75% finish (excessive wear on front and back strap otherwise nice) with two miss-matched mags for $500. I have been in the market for a shooter, I already have a 90% 41 BYF w/bakelite grips. Please advise. mm

Stu · 03-21-2003, 07:59 PM

At those prices why not buy them both, handle them for a while to decide the one you like the most, and sell on the loser..... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

For a shooter I'd probably go for the S/42 myself.

Hugh · 03-21-2003, 11:15 PM

I agree with Stu, at those prices, I'd buy them both. However, if you can only afford one, for a shooter I would also go for the Mauser. <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" />

03-21-2003, 07:51 PM	#1
mm User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SFBAY Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1917 DWM or 1937 S/42? Hi All, I have a choice to make. A 1917 DWM all matching, very good bore, 85% orig finish (with some pitting on holster contact areas) w/two miss-matched mags. for $600. Or, a 1937 S/42 all matching except for the pin, near excellent bore (minor frosting in some areas)75% finish (excessive wear on front and back strap otherwise nice) with two miss-matched mags for $500. I have been in the market for a shooter, I already have a 90% 41 BYF w/bakelite grips. Please advise. mm __________________ mjm

03-21-2003, 11:15 PM	#3
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	I agree with Stu, at those prices, I'd buy them both. However, if you can only afford one, for a shooter I would also go for the Mauser. <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

03-21-2003, 07:59 PM	#2
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 451 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	At those prices why not buy them both, handle them for a while to decide the one you like the most, and sell on the loser..... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> For a shooter I'd probably go for the S/42 myself.