Question on 1937 S42 finishes

Blaine · 08-22-2002, 03:24 PM

Does anyone know the serial number range that falls under rust blued and strawed 1937 S42 Lugers as opposed to ones with salt blue finishes.

Thanks in advance,
Blaine

Thor · 08-22-2002, 04:24 PM

Still says 1500t is the break point. Before that they were rust blued/strawed, after that all salt blued. Get his books, they are superb.

Edward Tinker · 08-22-2002, 04:31 PM

Hey, I'm ordering them one at a TIME! Oh yeah, I spell my middle name, Blayne, so you weren't talking to me, [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

So Thor, before that time period, essentially all the other guns were rust blued/strawed, to include Erfurts and such?

Is there such a break or very many exceptions? [img]confused.gif[/img]

Ron Wood · 08-22-2002, 04:54 PM

Ed,
All early Lugers, DWM and Erfurt (and Spandau) were rust blued and strawed.

Garfield · 08-22-2002, 04:55 PM

Ed:

1500 t is a good reference point, however, there are exceptions. When you are dealing with parts that have been made in batches and transferred to "bins" at assembly points it is extremely difficult to effectuate and order stating that "all pistols assembled after XXX number will have etc.". Also, keep in mind that this cosmetic change was to simplify and cut the costs of manufacture,

Edward Tinker · 08-22-2002, 04:58 PM

Thanks guys, that is easy to know, hard to remember, will write it down on my foot. [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Blaine · 08-22-2002, 05:10 PM

Thanks! I'm a WWII fan and don't know much about the intricacies of Lugers. I started out wanting "a Luger." But after reading all the posts and related websites, I'm getting consumed in the details!

Thanks again,
Blaine [img]confused.gif[/img]

08-22-2002, 03:24 PM	#1
Blaine User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question on 1937 S42 finishes Does anyone know the serial number range that falls under rust blued and strawed 1937 S42 Lugers as opposed to ones with salt blue finishes. Thanks in advance, Blaine

08-22-2002, 04:24 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Still says 1500t is the break point. Before that they were rust blued/strawed, after that all salt blued. Get his books, they are superb. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

08-22-2002, 04:31 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Hey, I'm ordering them one at a TIME! Oh yeah, I spell my middle name, Blayne, so you weren't talking to me, [img]biggrin.gif[/img] So Thor, before that time period, essentially all the other guns were rust blued/strawed, to include Erfurts and such? Is there such a break or very many exceptions? [img]confused.gif[/img] __________________ 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

08-22-2002, 04:54 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,097 Times in 1,676 Posts	Ed, All early Lugers, DWM and Erfurt (and Spandau) were rust blued and strawed. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

08-22-2002, 04:58 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Thanks guys, that is easy to know, hard to remember, will write it down on my foot. [img]biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ 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

08-22-2002, 04:55 PM	#5
Garfield User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A little SE of Nome Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ed: 1500 t is a good reference point, however, there are exceptions. When you are dealing with parts that have been made in batches and transferred to "bins" at assembly points it is extremely difficult to effectuate and order stating that "all pistols assembled after XXX number will have etc.". Also, keep in mind that this cosmetic change was to simplify and cut the costs of manufacture,

08-22-2002, 05:10 PM	#7
Blaine User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks! I'm a WWII fan and don't know much about the intricacies of Lugers. I started out wanting "a Luger." But after reading all the posts and related websites, I'm getting consumed in the details! Thanks again, Blaine [img]confused.gif[/img]