1940 Code 42 again!

kidvett · 08-29-2002, 02:50 PM

I went to see a couple of pistols lately, Mausers for the most part...

The facts are that about 1/3 of those are 1940 Code 42....I already have 2 very nice ones and NO I'm not looking to get a 3rd one!

How come do I come across so many of those?
Anybody has production figures?

Is that one made in that much greater quantities than, let's say a 1938 S/42?

Could it be this theory as to:

1- where a specific batch of Lugers was sent ( Unit & location )...

2- which Allied Units were there?

3- Those specific pistols( 1940 42 for example ) were the ones that were brought back by vets......

kidvett

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08-29-2002, 02:50 PM	#1
kidvett User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	1940 Code 42 again! I went to see a couple of pistols lately, Mausers for the most part... The facts are that about 1/3 of those are 1940 Code 42....I already have 2 very nice ones and NO I'm not looking to get a 3rd one! How come do I come across so many of those? Anybody has production figures? Is that one made in that much greater quantities than, let's say a 1938 S/42? Could it be this theory as to: 1- where a specific batch of Lugers was sent ( Unit & location )... 2- which Allied Units were there? 3- Those specific pistols( 1940 42 for example ) were the ones that were brought back by vets...... kidvett [img]confused.gif[/img]