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    P08 Markings?

    Hi All,

    Sorry if this is a real stupid question but I just bought a Luger that is marked 42 on the top and is dated 1939. Not S/42 just 42. What does this mean? I did a search and found no matching threads. I will post some pics tomorrow.

    Thanks in advance!
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    #2
    Sorry I was not searching correctly. I see the 42 is for byf. I will post pics of the pistol tomorrow.

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      #3
      Well whether it is 42, S/42 or even byf... those are all codes for Mauser. 42 isn't the code for byf... they are all just different codes for Mauser.

      I might be wrong here, but wouldn't S/42 be the correct toggle code for a '39 dated chamber? Were there 42 toggle codes on '39 dated chambers? Is this P.08 matching?

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        #4
        Most of the 1939 Mauser P.08s were coded with just "42". Only the early ones had the "S/42" code.

        Regards, Leon

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          #5
          Leon is correct.
          According to Jan Still's book the change over from S/42 to 42 was in April.
          Serial range is 200r - 8250z
          Black plastic grips were introduced soon after and an estimated 85,500 were made.

          Photos please......

          Steve.

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            #6
            Hi Guys,

            Here are some pics of the gun.

            Bill Rannow
            Mpls, MN




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              #7
              What is this Luger worth? What would be the chances of finding the original magazine

              Thanks in advance,

              Bill

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