WWII German Mauser byf P.08 9MM Luger 4” Semi-Automatic Pistol, 1941 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,684.00
LSB#: LSB250525TF039
Make: Mauser (byf code)
Model: P.08
Serial Number: 8073s
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine.
Markings: On the left side of the frame is marked “P.08”. Numbered parts match. The left side of the slide is marked “8073”. The front of the frame under the barrel is marked “8073 / s”. The safety marking is visible. The right side of the barrel extension is marked with two WaA655 Waffenamts and an eagle clutching a sw@stika. The top of the front toggle is marked “byf”, the top of the chamber ring is marked “41”. The left side of the magazine is marked “fxo / P.08” with a waffenamt37. The bottom of the magazine is marked “6107 / X”. The underside of the barrel is marked “8073 / 8.81”. The right side of the barrel is marked with an angry bird. The left side of a barrel is marked with a waffenamt655. The underside of the safety switch is marked “GESICHERT”.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a V-Notch integral to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut. There is general handling wear and light scratches. A few peaks have chipped away. The checkering is well defined. The frame has a lanyard bar and a lug at the bottom for a stock attachment. The grips rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Hot Salt Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is worn. There is light to mild erosion and some scattered light pitting. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows a mild amount of operational wear. There is light oxidation scattered throughout. Most leading edges have finish loss consistent with holster wear. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. 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 comes with a single 8-round magazine with polymer floorplate.
Our Assessment: This Mauser P.08 is a solid representative of the WWII-era German service pistol, manufactured in 1941 at Mauser’s Oberndorf factory and marked with the correct “byf 41” wartime code. The presence of matching numbers throughout, even on the internals, makes this example especially appealing to collectors, as many battlefield-captured Lugers were later mismatched during arsenal repairs or postwar use. The blued finish shows honest handling wear and oxidation consistent with wartime service, yet the clear Waffenamt markings and eagle acceptance stamps remain intact, lending the pistol strong historical authenticity. The bore shows some wear and erosion but remains quite serviceable, rating about 6/10, which is not uncommon for a pistol of this age that may have seen actual field use.
As an artifact, this Luger has both technical and historical significance. The P.08 was Germany’s iconic sidearm of both World Wars, carried by soldiers and officers alike, and this 1941-dated example falls in the period of peak German wartime expansion. Its originality, matching numbers, and wartime production date make it a strong addition to any WWII collection. Whether valued as a shooter-grade collectible or preserved as a historical piece, this Luger embodies the engineering, heritage, and storied history that continues to make P.08 pistols among the most recognizable and sought-after military sidearms. Please look at our photos and good luck with your bid! -N.P.
