My first Luger 1936 S/42

bda · 02-15-2005, 07:11 PM

Well I finally took the plunge and got a Luger. It's a S/42 1936 date s/n 2X92 with no suffix. It's all matching except for the sear and it's been blued. It came with two waffenampted mags and the holster for $705 after tax. How did I do? thanks, Bryan

John Sabato · 02-15-2005, 07:55 PM

Looks pretty good for a shooter Bryan... it has been refinished at some point, but if you got two good FXO mags with the Luger like the one shown in the photo... you did ALRIGHT...

Congrats! ...and enjoy!

bda · 02-15-2005, 08:38 PM

Actually one mag is marked fxo with a eagle/37 and the other is marked 122 with e/37 proof.

Karl · 02-15-2005, 09:40 PM

Bryan,

Welcome. In my opinion you made a very good deal, especially if the bore is in good condition. The gun may have been dip blued but judging from the photos, it does not appear to have been buffed, the edges appear sharp. FYI, Hugh Clark here on the forum might be able to rechecker those grips. A nice gun for the money. Now you need a few boxes of Walmart Winchester ammo and some tin cans to shoot at. KFS

bda · 02-15-2005, 10:38 PM

The one thing that bothers me is the left grip is pretty worn. I know that I could put some replacements on it too, since this is just a shooter. Do you know where I could pick up an extra set of walnut grips? I know you mentioned the other gentleman Hugh for restoring grips too.

Edward Tinker · 02-15-2005, 10:54 PM

There are always grips on e-bay.

There are guys that sell them also here on this forum.

I would be tempted to buy some pretty ones for shooting

Ed

Ron Smith · 02-15-2005, 11:34 PM

Shore, git sum with Neckid wimen on um.

Hi Bryan, It looks pretty good to me. Not bad at all. And not a bad price. Welcome to the Looney Bin. You're hooked now.

Ron

trigger643 · 02-15-2005, 11:45 PM

Ah, I remember my first luger. I was 17... she was somewhat older and more experienced... and not as nice as yours. congrats!

bda · 02-16-2005, 10:32 AM

Thanks for the information and warm welcome guys. I'll keep my eyes peeled for grips and Lugers for that matter.

I know that I'm going to be learning very much in this forum.

02-15-2005, 07:11 PM	#1
bda User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My first Luger 1936 S/42 Well I finally took the plunge and got a Luger. It's a S/42 1936 date s/n 2X92 with no suffix. It's all matching except for the sear and it's been blued. It came with two waffenampted mags and the holster for $705 after tax. How did I do? thanks, Bryan Last edited by bda; 02-15-2005 at 08:32 PM.

02-15-2005, 07:55 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Looks pretty good for a shooter Bryan... it has been refinished at some point, but if you got two good FXO mags with the Luger like the one shown in the photo... you did ALRIGHT... Congrats! ...and enjoy! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-15-2005, 11:34 PM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Shore, git sum with Neckid wimen on um. Hi Bryan, It looks pretty good to me. Not bad at all. And not a bad price. Welcome to the Looney Bin. You're hooked now. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said... Last edited by Ron Smith; 02-16-2005 at 12:00 AM.

02-15-2005, 11:45 PM	#8
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Ah, I remember my first luger. I was 17... she was somewhat older and more experienced... and not as nice as yours. congrats! __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown

02-15-2005, 08:38 PM	#3
bda User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Actually one mag is marked fxo with a eagle/37 and the other is marked 122 with e/37 proof.

02-15-2005, 09:40 PM	#4
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 522 Thanks: 0 Thanked 271 Times in 118 Posts	Bryan, Welcome. In my opinion you made a very good deal, especially if the bore is in good condition. The gun may have been dip blued but judging from the photos, it does not appear to have been buffed, the edges appear sharp. FYI, Hugh Clark here on the forum might be able to rechecker those grips. A nice gun for the money. Now you need a few boxes of Walmart Winchester ammo and some tin cans to shoot at. KFS

02-15-2005, 10:38 PM	#5
bda User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The one thing that bothers me is the left grip is pretty worn. I know that I could put some replacements on it too, since this is just a shooter. Do you know where I could pick up an extra set of walnut grips? I know you mentioned the other gentleman Hugh for restoring grips too.

02-15-2005, 10:54 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	There are always grips on e-bay. There are guys that sell them also here on this forum. I would be tempted to buy some pretty ones for shooting Ed

02-16-2005, 10:32 AM	#9
bda User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the information and warm welcome guys. I'll keep my eyes peeled for grips and Lugers for that matter. I know that I'm going to be learning very much in this forum.