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Lot #378
Lot #380

Lot 379: German Mauser "S/42" Code "1937" Date Luger Pistol

Pre-World War II German Mauser "S/42" Code "1937" Date Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol, Serial Number "1000s", with Matching Magazine

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 23, 2024

Lot 379: German Mauser "S/42" Code "1937" Date Luger Pistol

Pre-World War II German Mauser "S/42" Code "1937" Date Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol, Serial Number "1000s", with Matching Magazine

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 23, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Pre-World War II German Mauser "S/42" Code "1937" Date Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol, Serial Number "1000s", with Matching Magazine

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: Luger
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue/straw
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2237
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 365
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Features blade front and notch rear sights, "1937" on the chamber, "S/42" on the toggle link, drooped wing "eagle/63" proofs on the extension and barrel, and "eagle" firing proofs on the barrel, extension, and breech block. Straw colored small parts and niter blue finished springs, pins and screws. All visible serial numbers match, along with matching "00" partials on small parts, except the checkered walnut grips. With a blue finished magazine with alloy base with matching "1000/s/+" above an "Eagle/63" proof on the bottom.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish and 90% straw colors, with minor specks of surface rust visible mostly on the frame, light holster pattern edge wear on the muzzle, minor edge wear, and otherwise limited handling marks. Grips are very fine with minor dings in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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