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1083
$2,587.50

*LUGER S/ 42 G DATE WITH HOLSTER. SN 9850d. Cal. 9mm. This 1935 production (G was the secret letter date code used during the German rearmament when weapons production was not allowed by Treaty of Versailles) Mauser made pistol is of standard configuration with S/42 on middle link of toggle. All numbers match, except magazines (walnut grips unnumbered), and bears two late year acceptance stamps and army test proof. Strawed parts show bright color typical of early Mauser production. Two magazines are present, one marked “PO8 no. 8971u”, also stamped “FXA” with Waffenampt “37”, and the other marked on base plug with “5172m” with Waffenampt. Unusual non-maker marked or dated black holster is only stamped with droop-winged Waffenampt “2”. CONDITION: Excellent, as found, retaining approx 90 – 95% orig blue over some pinprick oxidation, silvering on high points from holster wear. Grip straps are slightly browning. Sear lever boss on sideplate shows about 30% blue. Straw parts retaining most of their color, silvering at normal wear points. Bright blued parts show most of their blue. Bore is excellent. Both magazines are excellent. Holster is good, all stitching intact except flap of tool pouch. Leather is considerably browned. A very fine G Date. 4-42061 MGM147 (2,500-4,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011
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