42 marked bottoms on ebay

Edward Tinker · 09-03-2016, 10:44 PM

Okay, no expert, but these sure don't look real to me.

I'd be ecstatic if I could pick up 6 real 42 marked bases.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-GERMAN-...cAAOSwV0RXq7at

DonVoigt · 09-04-2016, 12:14 AM

Those may have been around once already; no one bit.

They look like krapola to me.

Zorba · 09-04-2016, 01:02 AM

They look like bad reproductions to me... (???). More than $2, though.

Edward Tinker · 09-04-2016, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zorba

They look like bad reproductions to me... (???). More than $2, though.

yes, shift key made the 2 a $

Yes, look like bad repro, and at least the second or third time run.

John Sabato · 09-06-2016, 09:13 AM

Gentlemen, I would hate to disagree with the majority here, but these pieces COULD be genuine, but have suffered by very damp poor storage over the years causing the pits, aluminum surface corrosion and discoloration we see in the photos. The font used in stamping the "42" looks like it could also be genuine.

Even though they are "ugly" they would still be cleanable and functional... BUT I don't think they are worth what is being asked for them.

09-03-2016, 10:44 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,988 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	42 marked bottoms on ebay Okay, no expert, but these sure don't look real to me. I'd be ecstatic if I could pick up 6 real 42 marked bases. http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-GERMAN-...cAAOSwV0RXq7at Last edited by Edward Tinker; 09-04-2016 at 01:16 AM.

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,440 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	Those may have been around once already; no one bit. They look like krapola to me. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

09-06-2016, 09:13 AM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Gentlemen, I would hate to disagree with the majority here, but these pieces COULD be genuine, but have suffered by very damp poor storage over the years causing the pits, aluminum surface corrosion and discoloration we see in the photos. The font used in stamping the "42" looks like it could also be genuine. Even though they are "ugly" they would still be cleanable and functional... BUT I don't think they are worth what is being asked for them. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-04-2016, 01:02 AM	#3
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	They look like bad reproductions to me... (???). More than $2, though.