1939-42 Mauser Military Model Rig This 9mm Luger was made for the German Military just prior to the start off WWII. The War started on the first of September of 1939. This Luger was made around the summer of 1939 and is serialized with three digits and a subscript "t". It was approximately the 200th Luger in the "t" block of production. This Luger has the three Eagles over 63 German Army acceptance stamps (large version) on the front of the receiver on the right side, and the barrel has the Eagle over Swastika Army Test proof on the right side of the barrel near the rear, just in front of the Acceptance stamps. The barrel also has the Eagle over 63 (very small) on the top left side of the barrel at the rear. This Luger is salt blued, including the small parts. This rig contains two matching TYPE unmatched serial numbered type 2 Army magazines (Jan Still magazine categories) which are shaped sheet metal blued bodies with an aluminum base. Both magazines are marked "+" which is the marking for the "extra magazine". One mag is serialized in the "p" block and one in the "t" block, with neither serial matching the weapon. Both Magazines are coded Eagle 63 also. This Luger has checkered walnut grips as do most Mauser Lugers. Black plastic grips appeared in late 1939 in a small percentage of Lugers. Barrel gauge on this weapon is 8,81 which is the lands diameter measurement in mm. This Luger has the Mauser bump at the rear of the frame to fully retain the rear toggle pin during the maximum rearward movement of the receiver. A similar Luger can be seen in Jan StillÕs "Third Reich Lugers" on pages 65 & 67. Estimated production for the 1939 42 is 85,500. The previous Luger variation made also in 1939, the 1939 S/42 was produced in estimated quantities of 38,500. This Luger is in about 98% Condition. The fine leather Holster that is part of this LugerÕs rig is date stamped 1939 and was made by the Carl Weiss Lederwarenfabrik located in Braunschweig. This holster also has the Waa750 Germany Army Acceptance Stamp. It is actually a nice shiny medium/dark brown color and is in extremely superb condition. It has the military buckle enclosure with a matching leather strap with three closure holes. I need to locate a large Eagle 63 loading tool to complete this ensemble. I found this very nice rig at Ralph ShattuckÕs World of Lugers in September of 2000.