Luger manufacturer

csmdave · 07-15-2002, 02:17 AM

I have a mismatched Luger with the frame number 5859t. The barrel assembly has a different number and is marked S/42 and other parts have different 2 digit numbers. Is there any way of determing who made the frame?
In New York State every firearm registered must have the manufacturer listed and reporting the above Luger as serial number 58.... and made by Mauser (S/42) may not be legally correct - but close enough for the State police.

Frank · 07-15-2002, 10:26 AM

Dave, the legal serial number is the one on the frame front, below the barrel. In your case 5859t. You didn't indicate the year stamped over the chamber, if there is one. If the year mark is K, G, 1936 to 1940, 41 or 42, then Mauser is a very good selection for the maker. If the chamber is blank, since you have a mismatch and the only indication of the manufacturer is S/42, then Mauser would be my guess as acceptable. Good Luck!! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Johnny Peppers · 07-15-2002, 10:53 AM

The first t suffix block was not reached by Mauser until approximately mid year in 1937 when the Mauser "hump" became standard for all production. If your frame has the hump you can be sure it is Mauser.

07-15-2002, 02:17 AM	#1
csmdave New User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Delmar, NY Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Luger manufacturer I have a mismatched Luger with the frame number 5859t. The barrel assembly has a different number and is marked S/42 and other parts have different 2 digit numbers. Is there any way of determing who made the frame? In New York State every firearm registered must have the manufacturer listed and reporting the above Luger as serial number 58.... and made by Mauser (S/42) may not be legally correct - but close enough for the State police.

07-15-2002, 10:26 AM	#2
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Dave, the legal serial number is the one on the frame front, below the barrel. In your case 5859t. You didn't indicate the year stamped over the chamber, if there is one. If the year mark is K, G, 1936 to 1940, 41 or 42, then Mauser is a very good selection for the maker. If the chamber is blank, since you have a mismatch and the only indication of the manufacturer is S/42, then Mauser would be my guess as acceptable. Good Luck!! [img]smile.gif[/img]

07-15-2002, 10:53 AM	#3
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The first t suffix block was not reached by Mauser until approximately mid year in 1937 when the Mauser "hump" became standard for all production. If your frame has the hump you can be sure it is Mauser.