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sauerfan · April 11, 2009, 10:33 AM

Hi Slivver,

yes, the 1942 proof was carried out with Nitro powder. Consequently, it was safe then (!). If it is still safe to shoot, that is another question. I’d contact a gunsmith for checking the gun.

BTW: the 1942 repair proof wasn’t the only one. Marking crown/R indicates, that a reproof or repair was done sometimes in the Imperial times.

So, your main interest are European pocket pistol, huh? Nice, because I also do collect mainly European pocket, i. e. pistols made by J. P. Sauer until 1945.

A nice forum specialized in these European pockets is the forum of Jan C. Still:

http://luger.gunboards.com/

Check it out, I guess, you’ll like it.

Regarding the swivels: well, of course I am not able to tell you a source in the US, but swivels of Sauers are nothing special. Every standard (German) swivel will fit.

Regards

Martin

April 11, 2009, 10:33 AM	#9
sauerfan Member Join Date: October 10, 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 51	Hi Slivver, yes, the 1942 proof was carried out with Nitro powder. Consequently, it was safe then (!). If it is still safe to shoot, that is another question. I’d contact a gunsmith for checking the gun. BTW: the 1942 repair proof wasn’t the only one. Marking crown/R indicates, that a reproof or repair was done sometimes in the Imperial times. So, your main interest are European pocket pistol, huh? Nice, because I also do collect mainly European pocket, i. e. pistols made by J. P. Sauer until 1945. A nice forum specialized in these European pockets is the forum of Jan C. Still: http://luger.gunboards.com/ Check it out, I guess, you’ll like it. Regarding the swivels: well, of course I am not able to tell you a source in the US, but swivels of Sauers are nothing special. Every standard (German) swivel will fit. Regards Martin