New member looking for some info on a Luger

jb1dsl · 09-02-2012, 04:23 PM

I have been offered a Luger in trade and need some info on it. I believe it to be a VOPO rearsenal with a repro EG belt and holster. 90% matching with two matching mags. Pleas enlighten me on this pistol. All info like value is appreciated
http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/c...kinjo98/Luger/

Brad

Edward Tinker · 09-02-2012, 04:38 PM

Brad, welcome to the forum, would need to see your left receiver numbers, but see if last two of the numbers are x'd out and renumbered, It has vopo grips on it...

It started as a mauser, made in 1940 (S42 is the code name for mauser)

Vopo luger is worth $600-$800 depending on where you are, and how much you want it

Repro gear is not really worth much in my opinion

Ed

jb1dsl · 09-02-2012, 05:07 PM

Info owner sent me on it.
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I was able to dig the Luger out and snap a few pictures.* The gun is a Mauser (1940 chamber date, 42 code on toggle).* The pistol comes with one spare magazine that matches.* The one in the gun in the gun matches.* The frame, barrel assembly, takedown latch, and toggle all match.* The side plate (small square on left side) is a forced match (has the correct number, but has another number with a line through it). The safety bar (visible when toggle is open) has a small "x" or mark through the number.* The bore is excellent.* I do not see a import mark on it, but I did not take the grips off. I bought this pistol in the late 80s for over $400 (big money in those days) and have had it in my collection ever since.* This is a solid, very nice looking pistol that shoots well.* I have numbered box it came in.*

jb1dsl · 09-02-2012, 05:11 PM

I have a Chinese T54 bringback I'm looking to trade and just getting as much info I can before I make a decision.

alanint · 09-02-2012, 05:18 PM

It sounds like your gun may be an East German police gun, with magazines made post war to match the rig. The lined out numbers and the presence of an "X" usually indicate a Russian capture.

jb1dsl · 09-02-2012, 05:32 PM

Is this what you mean by receiver number?
The side plate (small square on left side) is a forced match (has the correct number, but has another number with a line through it). The safety bar (visible when toggle is open) has a small "x" or mark through the number.*

jb1dsl · 09-02-2012, 05:33 PM

Also the importer is RTB Miami Fl

09-02-2012, 04:23 PM	#1
jb1dsl User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Panhandle of Florida Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New member looking for some info on a Luger I have been offered a Luger in trade and need some info on it. I believe it to be a VOPO rearsenal with a repro EG belt and holster. 90% matching with two matching mags. Pleas enlighten me on this pistol. All info like value is appreciated http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/c...kinjo98/Luger/ Brad

09-02-2012, 04:38 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Brad, welcome to the forum, would need to see your left receiver numbers, but see if last two of the numbers are x'd out and renumbered, It has vopo grips on it... It started as a mauser, made in 1940 (S42 is the code name for mauser) Vopo luger is worth $600-$800 depending on where you are, and how much you want it Repro gear is not really worth much in my opinion 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

09-02-2012, 05:07 PM	#3
jb1dsl User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Panhandle of Florida Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Info owner sent me on it. * I was able to dig the Luger out and snap a few pictures.* The gun is a Mauser (1940 chamber date, 42 code on toggle).* The pistol comes with one spare magazine that matches.* The one in the gun in the gun matches.* The frame, barrel assembly, takedown latch, and toggle all match.* The side plate (small square on left side) is a forced match (has the correct number, but has another number with a line through it). The safety bar (visible when toggle is open) has a small "x" or mark through the number.* The bore is excellent.* I do not see a import mark on it, but I did not take the grips off. I bought this pistol in the late 80s for over $400 (big money in those days) and have had it in my collection ever since.* This is a solid, very nice looking pistol that shoots well.* I have numbered box it came in.*

09-02-2012, 05:11 PM	#4
jb1dsl User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Panhandle of Florida Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have a Chinese T54 bringback I'm looking to trade and just getting as much info I can before I make a decision.

09-02-2012, 05:18 PM	#5
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	It sounds like your gun may be an East German police gun, with magazines made post war to match the rig. The lined out numbers and the presence of an "X" usually indicate a Russian capture.

09-02-2012, 05:32 PM	#6
jb1dsl User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Panhandle of Florida Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is this what you mean by receiver number? The side plate (small square on left side) is a forced match (has the correct number, but has another number with a line through it). The safety bar (visible when toggle is open) has a small "x" or mark through the number.*

09-02-2012, 05:33 PM	#7
jb1dsl User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Panhandle of Florida Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Also the importer is RTB Miami Fl