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Mauser S/42 1936 date Luger

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Mauser S/42 1936 date Luger
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Mauser S/42 1936 date Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol, #358i, 9mm, 4'' barrel, blue finish with straw small parts, factory checkered walnut grips, with matching nickel-plated aluminum base magazine. Chamber dated 1936, S/42 marked toggle, thumb safety marked ''Gesichert'', extractor marked ''Geladen'', with eagle-''63'' military inspection mark, with same numbered bring-back document, dated 30 Nov. 1945. Also included is a letter dated 30 Sept. 1950 by the veteran as to his acquisition of the pistol on 12 Jan. 1945 from an SS sniper in Adrennes. Condition is excellent as arsenal refurbished retaining approx. 98% of a somewhat matte blue. Straw parts are strong with 96% straw finish showing. Grips are crisp with some mild areas of flattening to checks. Action remains crisp, bore is very good with light general frosting in grooves. Est.: $1,200-$1,800. (C&R)