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rjlance · 01-11-2009, 04:19 PM

Hello,

Just discovered your web site. Was having trouble re-assembling my Luger and was looking for help. Managed to get it back together ok. The problem was the thumb latch wouldn't pop back into place. Finally managed to pop it back in and complete the re-assembly . So I am all set for now but this looks like a great resource

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The Luger I own was inherited by me from my father-in-law. Nice shape, serial # 3319. All matching including the mag.

Pictures attached.

Bob

Ron Smith · 01-11-2009, 04:50 PM

Hi Bob,

You've got a well used old war horse there, but any Luger is good. Approximately 85,500 '39/42s were produced in 1939 by Mauser, 42 being the Mauser code. The matching magazine is a big plus, if it's original.

Welcome to the forum.

Ron

Edison · 01-11-2009, 04:59 PM

Hello rjlance! I'm a new guy on here as well. My name is edison(no relation)

I own a German Luger that appears to look just like yours. My father brought it back from Germany, probably back in 1941, on the Queen Mary - no less! He was injured by a German machine gunner, but managed to get rescued by his Army buddies, and bring this baby back stateside.

Mine is dated (d)1938, on top of the receiver, S/42, with Ser#5824 on all parts, except the magazine that came with it. Markings on the right side of the receiver(forward) appear to be the same as yours. My father gave it to me back in 1968; have fired it several times since then.

BTW, the first time I stripped my Luger down for cleaning, that thumb latch gave me some problems too!

To others who may read my post, I have noticed in the past, that slightly "hotter" reloads(powder grains) result in far less cartridge jams. The action would simply jam, with a cartridge stuck halfway in the chamber, and scare the heck out of me.

A gunsmith in Clovis, New Mexico told me he could fix that problem, and to save all my spent shell casings. He did a darned good job with those reloads, because it has not happened since.

See you later.

rjlance · 01-11-2009, 06:34 PM

Thanks Ron and Edison.

Here is a pic of the mag. It looks original to me and the serial # does match. Nice gun to shoot. I also have a P38.

Bob

John D. · 01-11-2009, 09:20 PM

Hey Edison and rjlance...!

I just wanted to pop in and saw WELCOME!!! And rjlance..??

I'd rather have a well used warhorse like yours than a restored "how it left the factory - sort of" Luger like yours... Ron - of course - is right on with his post....

Anyway - keep it, and enjoy it... AND great job with the pics!!!

My welcome to you guys again!!!

John D.

VN Vet · 01-13-2009, 08:26 PM

It would have been nice if I could have inherited some fine pistols from my family. My family left Germany in the late 1800s when my Grandfather was 12 years old. They never told me why they left the Fatherland nor would they speak German in front of me. My Father could speak the language, but he would not teach me. What little I do know I learned in High School from Herr Baker.

Enjoy your Pistole 08 my friend and happy hunting your other items. As said in another thread, P08s are addicting. So are P38s and Browing Hi Powers.

01-11-2009, 04:19 PM	#1
rjlance New User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: north of Boston Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Member - Hello Hello, Just discovered your web site. Was having trouble re-assembling my Luger and was looking for help. Managed to get it back together ok. The problem was the thumb latch wouldn't pop back into place. Finally managed to pop it back in and complete the re-assembly . So I am all set for now but this looks like a great resource . The Luger I own was inherited by me from my father-in-law. Nice shape, serial # 3319. All matching including the mag. Pictures attached. Bob Attached Thumbnails

01-11-2009, 04:50 PM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Bob, You've got a well used old war horse there, but any Luger is good. Approximately 85,500 '39/42s were produced in 1939 by Mauser, 42 being the Mauser code. The matching magazine is a big plus, if it's original. Welcome to the forum. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

01-11-2009, 06:34 PM	#4
rjlance New User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: north of Boston Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Ron and Edison. Here is a pic of the mag. It looks original to me and the serial # does match. Nice gun to shoot. I also have a P38. Bob Attached Thumbnails

01-11-2009, 04:59 PM	#3
Edison New User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello rjlance! I'm a new guy on here as well. My name is edison(no relation) I own a German Luger that appears to look just like yours. My father brought it back from Germany, probably back in 1941, on the Queen Mary - no less! He was injured by a German machine gunner, but managed to get rescued by his Army buddies, and bring this baby back stateside. Mine is dated (d)1938, on top of the receiver, S/42, with Ser#5824 on all parts, except the magazine that came with it. Markings on the right side of the receiver(forward) appear to be the same as yours. My father gave it to me back in 1968; have fired it several times since then. BTW, the first time I stripped my Luger down for cleaning, that thumb latch gave me some problems too! To others who may read my post, I have noticed in the past, that slightly "hotter" reloads(powder grains) result in far less cartridge jams. The action would simply jam, with a cartridge stuck halfway in the chamber, and scare the heck out of me. A gunsmith in Clovis, New Mexico told me he could fix that problem, and to save all my spent shell casings. He did a darned good job with those reloads, because it has not happened since. See you later.

01-11-2009, 09:20 PM	#5
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	Hey Edison and rjlance...! I just wanted to pop in and saw WELCOME!!! And rjlance..?? I'd rather have a well used warhorse like yours than a restored "how it left the factory - sort of" Luger like yours... Ron - of course - is right on with his post.... Anyway - keep it, and enjoy it... AND great job with the pics!!! My welcome to you guys again!!! John D.

01-13-2009, 08:26 PM	#6
VN Vet User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 43 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	It would have been nice if I could have inherited some fine pistols from my family. My family left Germany in the late 1800s when my Grandfather was 12 years old. They never told me why they left the Fatherland nor would they speak German in front of me. My Father could speak the language, but he would not teach me. What little I do know I learned in High School from Herr Baker. Enjoy your Pistole 08 my friend and happy hunting your other items. As said in another thread, P08s are addicting. So are P38s and Browing Hi Powers.