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This grip came off of an S-42?
Does anybody know what this is, means ?
Click on the Link Below
http://www.auctions.collectorsfirearms2.com/lugergrip.htm
--Danny
Does anybody know what this is, means ?
Click on the Link Below
http://www.auctions.collectorsfirearms2.com/lugergrip.htm
--Danny
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The gun is chromed, barrel about 6"
The serial number is 6160, all numbers matching including the holster, the Nazi stamp is clear on the holster.
A "42" is stamped on the top of the receiver, I think there was BYN stamped on the gun too.
I would rate the gun at 97% because I saw no flaws or marks that would stand out.
Is this gun worth more effort to identify better and what is an approx value?
The interesting marks are on the frame next to the Nazi marks. It has the Eagle over the Swastika, but it is also marked SS655. The SS is regular script, not the Runes or lightning bolts.
Does anyone know anything about these markings?
Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
DCP.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=46685103
All of my Luger Experts have retired.
Thanks,
Ice
Pass on the tradition, teach a kid to shoot.
To p3skyking: It is true that Lugars and 1911 autos were sold in Germany in the 50's. I was stationed there at that time. I know Lugars and army issue 1911s were sold from the PX in Stuttgart, Germany. I bought a Remington-Rand 1911 brand new, in greasy slick paper in box for $25. The Lugars were the same price. I choose the Remington-Rand over the Luger because I feared the Lugars might be mis-matched parts put together from captured parts. In my time there I never heard of any type of shooting club or anything like that. Gus.
Gus,
My source is a retired Air Force guy that is a regular in my shop. He told me that GI's could buy them on base and gunsmiths in town would do whatever you wanted. He also told me the rod and gun clubs on base were very active. Perhaps it was only his base.
quote:Originally posted by shooterone
To p3skyking: It is true that Lugars and 1911 autos were sold in Germany in the 50's. I was stationed there at that time. I know Lugars and army issue 1911s were sold from the PX in Stuttgart, Germany. I bought a Remington-Rand 1911 brand new, in greasy slick paper in box for $25. The Lugars were the same price. I choose the Remington-Rand over the Luger because I feared the Lugars might be mis-matched parts put together from captured parts. In my time there I never heard of any type of shooting club or anything like that. Gus.
I remember looking t my dads old Guns & Ammo magaznes where you could order gi .45's and lugers right out of the back of the mag for next to nothing [xx(]
Gus,
My source is a retired Air Force guy that is a regular in my shop. He told me that GI's could buy them on base and gunsmiths in town would do whatever you wanted. He also told me the rod and gun clubs on base were very active. Perhaps it was only his base.
What kind of holster did it come in?
Does it have an adjustable rear sight and is it on the toggle or on the barrel?
If it has a 6" barrel and a holster to fit it, it is either a Nevy or Artillery model. Location of the rear sight would define it.