1937 S/42 Luger

Bill Hibbert · 01-31-2008, 05:45 PM

Hello.. I have my fathers 1937 S/42 luger that I would like to sell for my mother.

I used to use this years ago to target shoot just for fun. But have note fired it in about 20years. while we had it.. maybe about 100 rounds were fired if that

It has all matching serial numbers the gun in very very nice shape was kept in a cloth bag.

so were looking to sell it.. and will offer it first to this group

if you would like to call.. our number is at work
215-887-8982 located in PA

I hope the photos load. if not I will try again in the morning

Edward Tinker · 01-31-2008, 06:23 PM

Bill, welcome to the forum. I can help you with pictures if you'd like.

A price is required to post in the for sale section, please add a price, as we are a classifieds and not an auction

ed

weimar_lugers@comcast.net

spartacus38 · 01-31-2008, 07:56 PM

I am interested in the Luger you have for sale.

Spartacus38@charter.net

Thank you,

Bob

Brickie · 01-31-2008, 09:17 PM

Bill
I'll call you in the morning.
Morris

Tom Whiteman · 01-31-2008, 10:13 PM

Bill, I live in Paoli, so very close to you. I would be happy to appraise what you have. I can call to discuss. Thanks, Tom

Bill Hibbert · 01-31-2008, 10:38 PM

Wow.. more replies than I expected.. I will try and get the photos up in a while.. I am trying to bring myself up to speed as to the value.. I wish I was going to keep the gun.. I did enjoy it as a teen with my dad.. My mother needs to go into a retirement home.. and needs the money.. we have other guns also.. not many but.. here is a basic list.. 38cal snub nose think a police cheif special.. in nice shape.. purchased about 22yrs ago.. is registered.. a what I think is a 25cal Beretta hand gun in nice shape.. a german mauser I think 32 cal.. and a 45cal colt semi automatic.. not in good shape.. as collectable but in working order.

my real intrest in selling is the luger. I will try and come up with a price by friday.. I am trying to read posts here to understand the value

Bill

I hope the photos look ok.. I have more photos at work. and forgot to bring them home.

Bill

Bill Hibbert · 01-31-2008, 10:43 PM

here are some photos

Tom Whiteman · 01-31-2008, 10:55 PM

Hi Bill. The luger seems to be reblued, which really hurts the collector value. Still you might find someone looking for a nice shooter. The Allenown gun show is next weekend and it is a great show. Lots of dealers who would take everything, but NOT at top dollar. Still , if you want quick cash, I would take them to the show and find the table of Art Burtis. He is honest, straight shooter, and carries cash. I;m happy to meet with you in King of Prussia if you want and can give you my honest assessment. whitemant@aol.com.
Good luck

Edward Tinker · 01-31-2008, 11:00 PM

Bill, I have dealt with Art and he is a good guy.

In addition, Tom can be trusted completly also.

Ed

Bill Hibbert · 01-31-2008, 11:17 PM

Thank you for the information about being reblued.. If it was I do not know anything about it.. All I know is when my dad found it in my grandfathers personal items.. he took it to a local gun smith to have it checked out to fire.. later we reloaded our own amunition on the other guns but this gun My dad wanted to leave as is.. I hope your wrong.. lol.. what are tell tail signs to look for that might show an novice that it was.. is there a simple way to tell

Bill Hibbert · 01-31-2008, 11:29 PM

I posted something wrong.. My dad was in the service the luger he got some how thru the service I think he bought if off of a service man that came back from overseas.
my father was a staff photographer for some top brass but was here in the states. To my knowledge the gun was never worked on in anyway. Rebluing or any repair. I will double check with other family members..

the mauser and the beretta were in my grandfathers estate.. I will check with my mother if she knows more history on the luger and post on friday..

Thanks all

CLIFTON · 01-31-2008, 11:42 PM

The Luger does not look reblued to me.

tracyp · 01-31-2008, 11:45 PM

Bob,

From your pictures, your Luger's serial number is 5309r. The small parts (trigger, take down lever, safety, ...) were straw colored until 1500t. Yours looks blued.

Tracy

Edward Tinker · 02-01-2008, 12:03 AM

Clifton, I didn't think it looked reblued to me either at first, and I thought the strawed parts looked worn, but strawed to me...

But, other folks know these 1937's than I do and some of it that should be strawed, look blued...

Ed

tracyp · 02-01-2008, 12:15 AM

Ed,

After looking at it again, maybe it is strawed.

Bill Hibbert · 02-01-2008, 12:16 AM

strawed.. not sure what that means... again.. novice here

CLIFTON · 02-01-2008, 12:22 AM

Again, this Luger is not a reblued gun, it has original finish.

Bill Hibbert · 02-01-2008, 12:30 AM

thanks clifton. I have a question.. what could I take a photo of .. or how close.. and of what area.. or part.. that could prove this.. I have a good digital camera.. I can shoot more photos in the morning..

Edward Tinker · 02-01-2008, 12:32 AM

Al, do it from slightly different angles and lighting from several angles.

On my laptop, which I am on right now, it looks more reblued, but on my main computer, it looked original to me.

Ed

Bill Hibbert · 02-01-2008, 12:36 AM

ok.. will do will post more photos in the morning.. Thank you one and all..

01-31-2008, 05:45 PM	#1
Bill Hibbert User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Wales PA Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1937 S/42 Luger Hello.. I have my fathers 1937 S/42 luger that I would like to sell for my mother. I used to use this years ago to target shoot just for fun. But have note fired it in about 20years. while we had it.. maybe about 100 rounds were fired if that It has all matching serial numbers the gun in very very nice shape was kept in a cloth bag. so were looking to sell it.. and will offer it first to this group if you would like to call.. our number is at work 215-887-8982 located in PA I hope the photos load. if not I will try again in the morning

01-31-2008, 06:23 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Bill, welcome to the forum. I can help you with pictures if you'd like. A price is required to post in the for sale section, please add a price, as we are a classifieds and not an auction ed weimar_lugers@comcast.net __________________ 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

01-31-2008, 07:56 PM	#3
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Luger for sale I am interested in the Luger you have for sale. Spartacus38@charter.net Thank you, Bob

01-31-2008, 11:00 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Bill, I have dealt with Art and he is a good guy. In addition, Tom can be trusted completly also. Ed __________________ 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

02-01-2008, 12:03 AM	#14
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Clifton, I didn't think it looked reblued to me either at first, and I thought the strawed parts looked worn, but strawed to me... But, other folks know these 1937's than I do and some of it that should be strawed, look blued... Ed __________________ 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

01-31-2008, 09:17 PM	#4
Brickie User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PA, USA Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bill I'll call you in the morning. Morris

01-31-2008, 10:13 PM	#5
Tom Whiteman User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phila, PA Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	Bill, I live in Paoli, so very close to you. I would be happy to appraise what you have. I can call to discuss. Thanks, Tom

01-31-2008, 10:38 PM	#6
Bill Hibbert User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Wales PA Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow.. more replies than I expected.. I will try and get the photos up in a while.. I am trying to bring myself up to speed as to the value.. I wish I was going to keep the gun.. I did enjoy it as a teen with my dad.. My mother needs to go into a retirement home.. and needs the money.. we have other guns also.. not many but.. here is a basic list.. 38cal snub nose think a police cheif special.. in nice shape.. purchased about 22yrs ago.. is registered.. a what I think is a 25cal Beretta hand gun in nice shape.. a german mauser I think 32 cal.. and a 45cal colt semi automatic.. not in good shape.. as collectable but in working order. my real intrest in selling is the luger. I will try and come up with a price by friday.. I am trying to read posts here to understand the value Bill I hope the photos look ok.. I have more photos at work. and forgot to bring them home. Bill

01-31-2008, 10:43 PM	#7
Bill Hibbert User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Wales PA Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	here are some photos

01-31-2008, 10:55 PM	#8
Tom Whiteman User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phila, PA Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	Hi Bill. The luger seems to be reblued, which really hurts the collector value. Still you might find someone looking for a nice shooter. The Allenown gun show is next weekend and it is a great show. Lots of dealers who would take everything, but NOT at top dollar. Still , if you want quick cash, I would take them to the show and find the table of Art Burtis. He is honest, straight shooter, and carries cash. I;m happy to meet with you in King of Prussia if you want and can give you my honest assessment. whitemant@aol.com. Good luck

01-31-2008, 11:17 PM	#10
Bill Hibbert User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Wales PA Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you for the information about being reblued.. If it was I do not know anything about it.. All I know is when my dad found it in my grandfathers personal items.. he took it to a local gun smith to have it checked out to fire.. later we reloaded our own amunition on the other guns but this gun My dad wanted to leave as is.. I hope your wrong.. lol.. what are tell tail signs to look for that might show an novice that it was.. is there a simple way to tell

01-31-2008, 11:29 PM	#11
Bill Hibbert User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Wales PA Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I posted something wrong.. My dad was in the service the luger he got some how thru the service I think he bought if off of a service man that came back from overseas. my father was a staff photographer for some top brass but was here in the states. To my knowledge the gun was never worked on in anyway. Rebluing or any repair. I will double check with other family members.. the mauser and the beretta were in my grandfathers estate.. I will check with my mother if she knows more history on the luger and post on friday.. Thanks all

01-31-2008, 11:42 PM	#12
CLIFTON User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: USA Posts: 88 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	The Luger does not look reblued to me.

01-31-2008, 11:45 PM	#13
tracyp User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 391 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Bob, From your pictures, your Luger's serial number is 5309r. The small parts (trigger, take down lever, safety, ...) were straw colored until 1500t. Yours looks blued. Tracy

02-01-2008, 12:15 AM	#15
tracyp User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 391 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Ed, After looking at it again, maybe it is strawed.

02-01-2008, 12:16 AM	#16
Bill Hibbert User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Wales PA Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	strawed.. not sure what that means... again.. novice here

02-01-2008, 12:22 AM	#17
CLIFTON User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: USA Posts: 88 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Again, this Luger is not a reblued gun, it has original finish.

02-01-2008, 12:30 AM	#18
Bill Hibbert User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Wales PA Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks clifton. I have a question.. what could I take a photo of .. or how close.. and of what area.. or part.. that could prove this.. I have a good digital camera.. I can shoot more photos in the morning..

02-01-2008, 12:32 AM	#19
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Al, do it from slightly different angles and lighting from several angles. On my laptop, which I am on right now, it looks more reblued, but on my main computer, it looked original to me. Ed __________________ 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

02-01-2008, 12:36 AM	#20
Bill Hibbert User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Wales PA Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ok.. will do will post more photos in the morning.. Thank you one and all..