Mauser BYF P.08 Luger 9mm 4″ Semi Automatic Pistol MFD 1941 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,696.03
LSB#: LSB250512SG151
Make: Mauser
Model: P.08 Luger
Serial Number: 9225U
Year of Manufacture: 1941, C&R
Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19mm Parabellum)
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Short Recoil Toggle-Locked, Fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “41” The toggle is marked “BYF/ 525” The left side of the barrel is marked “9255” The side plate, firing pin assembly, takedown lever and trigger are marked “25” The left side of the frame is marked “P.08” The front of the barrel is marked “9225U”
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade dovetailed to a banded base. The rear sight is a “V”-notch integral to the rear toggle link.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood panels. There are light handling marks and minor wear on the checkering. The grips rate in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore but there is some stubborn fouling present. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are sharp. Overall, this pistol rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes 2 magazines.
Our Assessment: The Mauser P.08 Luger is one of the most iconic pistols of the 20th century, renowned for its elegant toggle-lock design and precision engineering. This specific example was manufactured in 1941 under Mauser’s “BYF” wartime code, a period when production was streamlined for military issue amid escalating global conflict.
Matching parts, original finish, and crisp markings make this pistol a strong representative of a World War II Luger. The toggle assembly and frame bear correct period stamps and serial numbers, with grips that show honest service wear while remaining solid and intact. Its bright bore and strong rifling suggest it was well maintained despite its age.
Collectors and WWII enthusiasts will appreciate this pistol’s historical context and mechanical craftsmanship. Whether as a display piece, historical study, or shooting collectible, this Luger remains an enduring symbol of wartime German small arms production. Please see our high quality photos and good luck on your bid! – M.C.
