My 1938 S/42,

andwaahs · 06-08-2012, 10:57 AM

I finaly got hold of a pistol this morning, and here it is!

It looks in pretty good shape to me, just a few small knocks and scrapes here and there, of course the mag is not matching but everything else is,

What do you make of her? I gave 3500 Kroner which I believe is around 550 dollars.

andwaahs · 06-08-2012, 11:00 AM

And some more,

Norme · 06-08-2012, 11:15 AM

Hi Andrew, Your 1938 S/42 looks to have a dipped refinish (blued sear bar), nevertheless an excellent buy for $550.00. Regards, Norm

Balder · 06-08-2012, 11:21 AM

Congratulations! 3500 NOK sounds about right for a refinished Luger here.

Balder

andwaahs · 06-08-2012, 12:45 PM

on the very back of the pistol there is some wear from when the toggle is pushed right to the rear, is this a sign of rounds with excesive pressure being used , or normal wear and tear?

I am surprised to find it is a re finish as it shows no sign of having been buffed, however the blued sear is Damning evidence. Not to worry I did buy it as a shooter and I still think its a nice one too.
hopefully next time I can save the money together for a colecter piece.

Balder · 06-08-2012, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andwaahs

on the very back of the pistol there is some wear from when the toggle is pushed right to the rear, is this a sign of rounds with excesive pressure being used , or normal wear and tear?

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Normal wear & tear, nothing to worry about. You'll need to give us a range report once you've shot it.

Balder

andwaahs · 06-08-2012, 03:19 PM

Will do, I shall be taking it for a test run tomorrow. I just stripped, cleaned and oiled it, so im ready to go

rhuff · 06-08-2012, 03:40 PM

I might caution you to use only standard pressure/velocity ammo, and avoid +P and +P+ ammo. Congrats on your first Luger. It looks like a sweet shooter.

andwaahs · 06-09-2012, 01:22 PM

I have just returned from a day at the range, and I must say apart from my inabilty to hit a barn (not the pistols fault) the gun ran like a swiss watch, I greased the rails after cleaning it last night with Waffenfett, and oiled with Balistol.
100 rounds of Blazer brass 115 fmj went through without a single jam or stovepipe, only twice did the hold open fail to function, Then I ran another 100 sellier bellot 115 fmj through and the same result, with the hold open failing only once. Fantastic result Icould not have hoped for better.
The pistol seems to fire about 6 inches left and 2 inches high, but I will wait till Iam more comfortable with it before adjusting the foresight.

A few of the other shooters were keen for a go and one of the guys mentioned his friend had a few holsters that he may sell, so we took a drive over and I came away with this one for 60 dollars.
I have not seen the extra bit of leather over the tool pocket before, any ideas?

padredan · 06-09-2012, 02:02 PM

looks like a pretty nice holster , i would say you did well with both, thanks for sharing.

andwaahs · 06-09-2012, 03:19 PM

Thanks, the belt loops are pretty beat up and have had a few repairs, but its more often than not over here that the holsters have been modified by the military with some kind of metal clip, so Iwas "chuffed" to find one with loops.
Now just need a tool and cleaning rod.

Balder · 06-09-2012, 03:41 PM

OK price for a modified holster (front has been cut, probably to fit a different pistol). I may have a tool somewhere if you're interested. Can't help with cleaning rod.

Balder

andwaahs · 06-09-2012, 04:22 PM

" I may have a tool somewhere if you're interested"
Indeed I am,

Yep the holster we believe was cut for a "fast draw".. the other one he had was unmarked but he wanted to hold on to it a while, fair enough.

Does anyone know what this extra leather strap is for? it closes over the existing flap for the tool..

rhuff · 06-09-2012, 04:27 PM

Congrats on purchasing a Luger that runs 100% on 2 different brands of factory ammo. That is not always the case. When you break it down for cleaning take a good look at the hold-open part/area, and spring. Also, you should clean the mags real well, if you have not done that. Again, you did good for your first Luger purchase.

ken d · 06-09-2012, 05:11 PM

The extra piece of leather is a retainer for a cleaning rod. Found mostly on some WW1
holsters and also later1934 dated holsters.

Ken D

CAP Black · 06-09-2012, 06:42 PM

I believe the holster is in the era of 1934-1935. I have a 1934 with that extra flap. It is to hold cleaning patches. The cleaning rod is held by a little sleeve just below and to the left of the tool pouch.

andwaahs · 06-09-2012, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAP Black

I believe the holster is in the era of 1934-1935. I have a 1934 with that extra flap. It is to hold cleaning patches. The cleaning rod is held by a little sleeve just below and to the left of the tool pouch.

That makes sense, I wondered that it was not for the rod, as it is off center with the little sleeve and that would make the holster difficult to close. I just cut a batch of patches to go in

pors12 · 06-10-2012, 07:26 AM

Hello,

Nice 1934 holster you found here.
Which WaA do you have on the holster ? (107)

regards

Otto

andwaahs · 06-10-2012, 10:32 AM

Hi Otto,

I have been trying to make out that number and to me it looks more like 101, however the last number is a bit damaged.
I confess I have no idea what the WaA mark is or what it means, Is it a military mark of some sort?

alanint · 06-10-2012, 11:21 AM

It is a military acceptance mark applied by the German goverment.

06-08-2012, 10:57 AM	#1
andwaahs User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 85 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	My 1938 S/42, I finaly got hold of a pistol this morning, and here it is! It looks in pretty good shape to me, just a few small knocks and scrapes here and there, of course the mag is not matching but everything else is, What do you make of her? I gave 3500 Kroner which I believe is around 550 dollars. Attached Thumbnails

06-08-2012, 11:00 AM	#2
andwaahs User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 85 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	And some more, Attached Thumbnails

06-09-2012, 01:22 PM	#9
andwaahs User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 85 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	I have just returned from a day at the range, and I must say apart from my inabilty to hit a barn (not the pistols fault) the gun ran like a swiss watch, I greased the rails after cleaning it last night with Waffenfett, and oiled with Balistol. 100 rounds of Blazer brass 115 fmj went through without a single jam or stovepipe, only twice did the hold open fail to function, Then I ran another 100 sellier bellot 115 fmj through and the same result, with the hold open failing only once. Fantastic result Icould not have hoped for better. The pistol seems to fire about 6 inches left and 2 inches high, but I will wait till Iam more comfortable with it before adjusting the foresight. A few of the other shooters were keen for a go and one of the guys mentioned his friend had a few holsters that he may sell, so we took a drive over and I came away with this one for 60 dollars. I have not seen the extra bit of leather over the tool pocket before, any ideas? Attached Thumbnails

06-09-2012, 02:02 PM	#10
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	looks like a pretty nice holster , i would say you did well with both, thanks for sharing. __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

06-09-2012, 04:22 PM	#13
andwaahs User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 85 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	" I may have a tool somewhere if you're interested" Indeed I am, Yep the holster we believe was cut for a "fast draw".. the other one he had was unmarked but he wanted to hold on to it a while, fair enough. Does anyone know what this extra leather strap is for? it closes over the existing flap for the tool.. Attached Images

06-08-2012, 11:15 AM	#3
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Andrew, Your 1938 S/42 looks to have a dipped refinish (blued sear bar), nevertheless an excellent buy for $550.00. Regards, Norm

06-08-2012, 11:21 AM	#4
Balder User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 288 Thanks: 20 Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts	Congratulations! 3500 NOK sounds about right for a refinished Luger here. Balder

06-08-2012, 12:45 PM	#5
andwaahs User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 85 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	on the very back of the pistol there is some wear from when the toggle is pushed right to the rear, is this a sign of rounds with excesive pressure being used , or normal wear and tear? I am surprised to find it is a re finish as it shows no sign of having been buffed, however the blued sear is Damning evidence. Not to worry I did buy it as a shooter and I still think its a nice one too. hopefully next time I can save the money together for a colecter piece.

06-08-2012, 03:19 PM	#7
andwaahs User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 85 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	Will do, I shall be taking it for a test run tomorrow. I just stripped, cleaned and oiled it, so im ready to go

06-08-2012, 03:40 PM	#8
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	I might caution you to use only standard pressure/velocity ammo, and avoid +P and +P+ ammo. Congrats on your first Luger. It looks like a sweet shooter.

06-09-2012, 03:19 PM	#11
andwaahs User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 85 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	Thanks, the belt loops are pretty beat up and have had a few repairs, but its more often than not over here that the holsters have been modified by the military with some kind of metal clip, so Iwas "chuffed" to find one with loops. Now just need a tool and cleaning rod.

06-09-2012, 03:41 PM	#12
Balder User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 288 Thanks: 20 Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts	OK price for a modified holster (front has been cut, probably to fit a different pistol). I may have a tool somewhere if you're interested. Can't help with cleaning rod. Balder

06-09-2012, 04:27 PM	#14
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Congrats on purchasing a Luger that runs 100% on 2 different brands of factory ammo. That is not always the case. When you break it down for cleaning take a good look at the hold-open part/area, and spring. Also, you should clean the mags real well, if you have not done that. Again, you did good for your first Luger purchase.

06-09-2012, 05:11 PM	#15
ken d Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: louisville ky Posts: 277 Thanks: 31 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	The extra piece of leather is a retainer for a cleaning rod. Found mostly on some WW1 holsters and also later1934 dated holsters. Ken D

06-09-2012, 06:42 PM	#16
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	I believe the holster is in the era of 1934-1935. I have a 1934 with that extra flap. It is to hold cleaning patches. The cleaning rod is held by a little sleeve just below and to the left of the tool pouch.

06-10-2012, 07:26 AM	#18
pors12 User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 115 Thanks: 24 Thanked 59 Times in 21 Posts	Hello, Nice 1934 holster you found here. Which WaA do you have on the holster ? (107) regards Otto

06-10-2012, 10:32 AM	#19
andwaahs User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 85 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	Hi Otto, I have been trying to make out that number and to me it looks more like 101, however the last number is a bit damaged. I confess I have no idea what the WaA mark is or what it means, Is it a military mark of some sort?

06-10-2012, 11:21 AM	#20
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	It is a military acceptance mark applied by the German goverment.