Identification help

jjflash · 03-31-2024, 08:14 PM

Please help in evaluating this 40/42 Luger. I am not attempting to start the dreaded "BW" discussion, but can say the grips were on it when veteran returned (family pic). It seems that some say there were a few that did come this way, but its never yours

The mag is unmarked metal, so would likely support the idea of some field revisions. Thank you for your time.

Brian H.
USAF veteran

gunnertwo · 03-31-2024, 09:53 PM

Welcome!

Looks like a nice clean example in great condition.

G2

Edward Tinker · 04-01-2024, 12:54 PM

Please ensure you post in the correct area. This is the for sale area.

moved this thread

gunbugs · 04-01-2024, 01:49 PM

A 1940 dated 42 code. Made by the Mauser factory. Looks pretty clean. Would have been made with walnut grips, more than likely. Who knows how the black grips got on there. We weren't there when it happened. Go shoot it and enjoy it.

tharpo · 04-02-2024, 01:40 AM

The black grips are type 1 and there is evidence that type 1 is correct for a 1940-42.
Nice Luger!

03-31-2024, 08:14 PM	#1
jjflash New User Join Date: Nov 2023 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Identification help Please help in evaluating this 40/42 Luger. I am not attempting to start the dreaded "BW" discussion, but can say the grips were on it when veteran returned (family pic). It seems that some say there were a few that did come this way, but its never yours The mag is unmarked metal, so would likely support the idea of some field revisions. Thank you for your time. Brian H. USAF veteran Attached Thumbnails

03-31-2024, 09:53 PM	#2
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 623 Thanks: 826 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	Welcome! Looks like a nice clean example in great condition. G2

04-01-2024, 12:54 PM	#3
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	Please ensure you post in the correct area. This is the for sale area. moved this thread

04-01-2024, 01:49 PM	#4
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 658 Thanks: 365 Thanked 1,176 Times in 393 Posts	A 1940 dated 42 code. Made by the Mauser factory. Looks pretty clean. Would have been made with walnut grips, more than likely. Who knows how the black grips got on there. We weren't there when it happened. Go shoot it and enjoy it.

04-02-2024, 01:40 AM	#5
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 543 Thanks: 116 Thanked 382 Times in 157 Posts	The black grips are type 1 and there is evidence that type 1 is correct for a 1940-42. Nice Luger!