LUGER,extra marks ?

**ian** · 10-17-2011, 01:38 PM

what are these odd exrta marks on my 1936 S/42 luger ?
letters TRA,in a circle ,,folowed by 4MM .20,,folowed by an "F" in a pentagon
i cannot find any ref on the net
i wonder if it could be DDR re-issue ?
thanks in advance guys
cheers ian

**zwerge** · 10-17-2011, 04:03 PM

F in a pentagon is a West German mark on guns that develop less than 5.5 foot pounds of energy,I assume yours is de-activated?

**ian** · 10-17-2011, 06:43 PM

thanks for puting me in the right direction Zwerge
after an internet hunt i have found they are indeed german deac proof marks
it seems my luger was a very early german deac ,that was imported to the uk
and given a uk deac proof and certificate this year
thanks cheers ian

**Sebastian** · 12-13-2011, 09:17 PM

What does the S-42 mean ?.. I've got no idea... :S

**jfxcushman** · 12-13-2011, 10:47 PM

Sebastian, S 42 is the manufacturer code for Mauser. It was changed to 42 and then byf towards the end of Luger production. In 1939 the S/42 was changed to 42, and in 1941 to byf. It was am attempt to hide the origin of the Luger production I believe.
Jerry

**COLT 1911A1** · 12-15-2011, 10:16 AM

by jfxcushman

Sebastian, S 42 is the manufacturer code for Mauser. It was changed to 42 and then byf towards the end of Luger production. In 1939 the S/42 was changed to 42, and in 1941 to byf. It was am attempt to hide the origin of the Luger production I believe.
Jerry

Yes that was the idea Jerry. All armament and ammo bore a three letter code.
Regards, Thanos.