Hey guys ...

1970Chevelle · 02-17-2011, 05:46 AM

I'm new here but not new to the art of the luger.
When I was 13 I found a "1937" luger in the basement..
Just wondering If I could get some info because I dont know much about it, and everyone who would has passed on to the next world.

"1937" and "S/42"stamped on the top, Serial "3470" on barrel and "P.08" on the side, but has 1224 on the front with an "i". so I'm guessing it's not matching?
3277 is on wooden clip that I found it with,also on the clip are an "a" and "+".
has the "Gesichert" in yellow stamped by safety.
This gun shoots, 9MM. nice swirl down the barrel (I don't know much about guns)
Lots of pitting all over it, and you guys are gonna hate me I put the steel wool to the barrel when I was 13

but not too bad...I'm 25 now...god what a fool.

What have I got here?

Edward Tinker · 02-17-2011, 06:07 AM

sounds like a mismatch, pictures would help, but yes, whatever number is on the frame, should have the last 2 of the serial number on most small parts.

The receiver was made in 1937, the S/42 would be correct also and stands for Mauser.

We all do silly things like steel wool, etc on items when we are smaller.

Welcome to the forum

Ed

alanint · 02-17-2011, 07:26 AM

Welcome,

I had a 1970 Chevelle SS 396/360 when I was your age!!

1970Chevelle · 02-17-2011, 04:02 PM

I have a 1970chevelle at my age hehe.
I get some pics later off to work.

1970Chevelle · 02-18-2011, 02:12 PM

I dont have a webpage to post pictures can I email one of you guys them and maybe you could tell me what its approx value is?
and how do I know what year the base of the gun is if the serial numbers dont match.

And is there anyway to find out where this was made or who it was issued to? (long shot i know).

sheepherder · 02-18-2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970Chevelle

I dont have a webpage to post pictures...

You can post them directly to this forum...Scroll down to where it says "Attach Files", Click "Manage Attachments", click on a "Browse" button to navigate around to the directory on your PC where the pic is, then click "Upload"...Adter a few seconds/minutes [on dial-up], a confirmation box will appear, then you can close that window and click "Submit Reply" and Viola! [that's French], your pic will appear...

...Hopefully...

Edward Tinker · 02-19-2011, 02:21 AM

I moved the thread from Krieghoff's (since yours is a Mauser) to the new collector area, I also changed the title to reflect your luger (that is helpful for searches later).

Oh, and I check-marked so you'll get notified if someone posts here on your thread

Ed

Levi 42 · 02-23-2011, 11:02 PM

Does your look like this one. I was the original owner of this car for 29 years. sold it in 1999 with only 13000 miles on it.

Lugers are cheaper to own

paid4c4 · 02-24-2011, 09:39 AM

Now that's NICE! Luger maybe cheaper to own but they're not as much fun, IMHO.
Bill

alanint · 02-24-2011, 01:01 PM

Amazing to see an example with its factory spec. rims and tires still on it.

In my era they were invariably jacked up, Cragars and wide Mickey Thompson tires installed. A Hurst shifter was "de riguer", as was removal of the factory radio in favor of a Pioneer, Panasonic or Clarion tape deck and speakers.
Keeping it factory original was cool.

1970Chevelle · 08-02-2012, 08:10 AM

here it is(finally)
just looking for est value

alanint · 08-02-2012, 08:37 AM

You have a mismatched "shooter" but a nice one. Value is around $650-$700.

sheepherder · 08-02-2012, 08:43 AM

Just a WAG, but on top of all else, the grips look like repros...

With a bare barrel, mismatched parts, and the corrosion [pic below], I'd say $500 - $600 on this forum; maybe a hundred more at a gun show...and that's being generous...

...Sorry...

alanint · 08-02-2012, 09:27 AM

I don't think the grips are repros............Have you removed them to see any markings inside?
(read how to remove them here first, so they are not damaged!!)

1970Chevelle · 08-02-2012, 10:02 AM

Why sorry? I'm not. I found it.
They are not repro's. this gun was sitting untouched for almost 40 years... although kept in a paper bag(dry) in a musty/damp basement.
great shooter.http://forum.lugerforum.com/images/smilies/beerchug.gif

sheepherder · 08-02-2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970Chevelle

Why sorry? I'm not. I found it.
They are not repro's.

<shrug> My WAG was based on the gap at the top point of the left grip and that they look too brown...

OEM grips and even old repros have a gray-ish tint to them...

padredan · 08-02-2012, 02:14 PM

outstanding
chevelle and welcome to the forum, you have a decent shooter looks ok for being in a basement

rhuff · 08-02-2012, 05:25 PM

Welcome to the forum, and thanks for posting the photos. From what i can see, the toggle train looks to be matched, but can't see firing pin etc. on the inside of the train. It doesn't match the barrel and receiver, which don't match the frame. If you remove the grips(very carefully), it will be interesting to see if they match the frame. The mag matches nothing on the Luger.

As has been stated, you have a shooter grade Luger, that if it works correctly, should be worth in the neighborhood of $700 in my part of the Country.

If you want to field strip it and check the internal numbers, plus clean and lube it, youtube has some very nice videos on the luger.

02-17-2011, 05:46 AM	#1
1970Chevelle User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey guys ... I'm new here but not new to the art of the luger. When I was 13 I found a "1937" luger in the basement.. Just wondering If I could get some info because I dont know much about it, and everyone who would has passed on to the next world. "1937" and "S/42"stamped on the top, Serial "3470" on barrel and "P.08" on the side, but has 1224 on the front with an "i". so I'm guessing it's not matching? 3277 is on wooden clip that I found it with,also on the clip are an "a" and "+". has the "Gesichert" in yellow stamped by safety. This gun shoots, 9MM. nice swirl down the barrel (I don't know much about guns) Lots of pitting all over it, and you guys are gonna hate me I put the steel wool to the barrel when I was 13 but not too bad...I'm 25 now...god what a fool. What have I got here?

02-17-2011, 06:07 AM	#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	sounds like a mismatch, pictures would help, but yes, whatever number is on the frame, should have the last 2 of the serial number on most small parts. The receiver was made in 1937, the S/42 would be correct also and stands for Mauser. We all do silly things like steel wool, etc on items when we are smaller. Welcome to the forum 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

02-17-2011, 07:26 AM	#3
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Welcome, I had a 1970 Chevelle SS 396/360 when I was your age!! Last edited by alanint; 08-02-2012 at 08:35 AM.

02-19-2011, 02:21 AM	#7
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	I moved the thread from Krieghoff's (since yours is a Mauser) to the new collector area, I also changed the title to reflect your luger (that is helpful for searches later). Oh, and I check-marked so you'll get notified if someone posts here on your thread 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

02-23-2011, 11:02 PM	#8
Levi 42 User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 49 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24 Times in 8 Posts	Hey 1970 Chevelle Does your look like this one. I was the original owner of this car for 29 years. sold it in 1999 with only 13000 miles on it. Lugers are cheaper to own Attached Thumbnails

02-17-2011, 04:02 PM	#4
1970Chevelle User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have a 1970chevelle at my age hehe. I get some pics later off to work.

02-18-2011, 02:12 PM	#5
1970Chevelle User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I dont have a webpage to post pictures can I email one of you guys them and maybe you could tell me what its approx value is? and how do I know what year the base of the gun is if the serial numbers dont match. And is there anyway to find out where this was made or who it was issued to? (long shot i know).

02-24-2011, 09:39 AM	#9
paid4c4 User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 62 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Now that's NICE! Luger maybe cheaper to own but they're not as much fun, IMHO. Bill

02-24-2011, 01:01 PM	#10
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Amazing to see an example with its factory spec. rims and tires still on it. In my era they were invariably jacked up, Cragars and wide Mickey Thompson tires installed. A Hurst shifter was "de riguer", as was removal of the factory radio in favor of a Pioneer, Panasonic or Clarion tape deck and speakers. Keeping it factory original was cool.

08-02-2012, 08:10 AM	#11
1970Chevelle User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	pics here it is(finally) just looking for est value Attached Thumbnails

08-02-2012, 08:37 AM	#12
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	You have a mismatched "shooter" but a nice one. Value is around $650-$700.

08-02-2012, 08:43 AM	#13
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,181 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,438 Times in 2,327 Posts	Just a WAG, but on top of all else, the grips look like repros... With a bare barrel, mismatched parts, and the corrosion [pic below], I'd say $500 - $600 on this forum; maybe a hundred more at a gun show...and that's being generous... ...Sorry... Attached Images __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

08-02-2012, 09:27 AM	#14
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	I don't think the grips are repros............Have you removed them to see any markings inside? (read how to remove them here first, so they are not damaged!!)

08-02-2012, 10:02 AM	#15
1970Chevelle User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why sorry? I'm not. I found it. They are not repro's. this gun was sitting untouched for almost 40 years... although kept in a paper bag(dry) in a musty/damp basement. great shooter.http://forum.lugerforum.com/images/smilies/beerchug.gif

08-02-2012, 02:14 PM	#17
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	outstanding chevelle and welcome to the forum, you have a decent shooter looks ok for being in a basement __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

08-02-2012, 05:25 PM	#18
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	Welcome to the forum, and thanks for posting the photos. From what i can see, the toggle train looks to be matched, but can't see firing pin etc. on the inside of the train. It doesn't match the barrel and receiver, which don't match the frame. If you remove the grips(very carefully), it will be interesting to see if they match the frame. The mag matches nothing on the Luger. As has been stated, you have a shooter grade Luger, that if it works correctly, should be worth in the neighborhood of $700 in my part of the Country. If you want to field strip it and check the internal numbers, plus clean and lube it, youtube has some very nice videos on the luger.