Correct Takedown Tool?

eagle7373 · 11-17-2017, 10:07 PM

I realize many people don't think paying today's price for an original Luger takedown tool is worth it. And from a strictly utilitarian view, that's probably right. You can buy a repro for way less that works fine.

However, from a collector point of view, I would appreciate some advise on what tool is "correct" for my 1940 Mauser.

My pistol is e/655 marked, but the SN places it at the point where magazines were changing. The proper magazine is a 122 code e/37.

Were takedown tools issued from the same source, or at the same time as the magazines? Or were they made with the pistol?

So if I have a choice between buying a e/655 marked tool or an e/37 marked takedown tool, which is more "correct" for my pistol?

Thanks very much.

spartacus38 · 11-18-2017, 12:57 AM

Eagle 655 .I have one in excellent, original condition for $120.
Spartacus38@charter.net
Bob

eagle7373 · 11-18-2017, 10:09 AM

Bob,

Thanks for the response. Let me check on one other option I have, and I will PM you a little later.

spartacus38 · 11-18-2017, 10:16 AM

Hi Glenn,
How is the pheasant hunting? I used to hunt out of Superior, NE every year back in the early 80s.
Bob

11-17-2017, 10:07 PM	#1
eagle7373 User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bellevue, Nebraska Posts: 36 Thanks: 57 Thanked 31 Times in 11 Posts	Correct Takedown Tool? I realize many people don't think paying today's price for an original Luger takedown tool is worth it. And from a strictly utilitarian view, that's probably right. You can buy a repro for way less that works fine. However, from a collector point of view, I would appreciate some advise on what tool is "correct" for my 1940 Mauser. My pistol is e/655 marked, but the SN places it at the point where magazines were changing. The proper magazine is a 122 code e/37. Were takedown tools issued from the same source, or at the same time as the magazines? Or were they made with the pistol? So if I have a choice between buying a e/655 marked tool or an e/37 marked takedown tool, which is more "correct" for my pistol? Thanks very much. __________________ - Glenn Last edited by eagle7373; 11-17-2017 at 10:08 PM. Reason: fix error

11-18-2017, 10:09 AM	#3
eagle7373 User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bellevue, Nebraska Posts: 36 Thanks: 57 Thanked 31 Times in 11 Posts	Bob, Thanks for the response. Let me check on one other option I have, and I will PM you a little later. __________________ - Glenn

11-18-2017, 12:57 AM	#2
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Eagle 655 .I have one in excellent, original condition for $120. Spartacus38@charter.net Bob

11-18-2017, 10:16 AM	#4
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Hi Glenn, How is the pheasant hunting? I used to hunt out of Superior, NE every year back in the early 80s. Bob