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1940 Luger coded 42

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Left side of a 1940 chamber dated, 42 coded, Luger. This is the most common variation of Third Reich Lugers, with over 135.000 Lugers of this variation produced. Serial number and proof mark placement remained consistent on military Lugers in both World Wars.
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Close up of the top of the cannon. Note the 1940 production date, the "42" code indicating production by Mauser, and the "80" part numbering of the extractor (indicating the extractor is original to this pistol).
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Close up of left side. Note the placement of serial and small part numbering The firing proof is visible on the breech block, but is not highlighted.
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Right side of the same Luger. Note the military acceptance and proof on the barrel extension, and the military proof on the barrel.
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Close up of the right side of barrel extension and barrel. Note two Eagle over "655" inspection marks. The change over from E/63 to E/655 began in 1939, and completed in 1940. A few 1940 dated, 42 coded Lugers will be found with E/63 acceptance marks. Also note the Eagle over swastika firing proof on the barrel extension and barrel - the change over to this proof occurred in 1939.
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Close up of the front of the frame, showing the serial number and serial number suffix (the lower case, cursive, letter "m").
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Close up of the bottom of 1940 barrel and barrel extension. Note serial number and barrel gauge. The witness mark on barrel and barrel extension is also visible.