WWII German Mauser P.08 Luger 9mm 4” Semi-Automatic Pistol 1937 C&R
SOLD FOR $1,125.00
LSB#: LSB250929HR055
Make: Mauser, DWM Toggle Train, Erfurt Frame
Model: P.08 Luger
Serial Number: 1637 Frame, 4256 Barrel assembly
Year of Manufacture: 1937 -C&R
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Toggle Type Striker-Fired Semi-Auto, Fed By Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade dovetailed to a base at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V”-notch integral to the rear toggle link.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood. There is light handling and storage wear. The grip panel have minor handling wear with a few scattered small marks. There are a few small scratches on the smooth edges of the bangles. The checkering is sharp. There are no cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished. The serialized parts on the slide and toggle train are forced matching. The frame is matching other than the trigger. The firing pin is not matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with worn rifling. There is moderate erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling and storage wear. There are scratches, thinning, and oxidization throughout. There is thinning on the frame, muzzle, and toggle train. Within most of the thinning is erosion from oxidization. The blue is strong in some areas. The strawed parts are muted in most areas. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are somewhat clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is barely perceptible play between the barrel assembly and frame. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with two non-matching 8-round magazine and a modern reproduction holster.
Our Assessment: By 1937, Mauser had fully assumed production of the German P.08, continuing a design already deeply associated with Imperial and early Wehrmacht service. The Luger’s distinctive toggle action, precision machining, and compact form made it one of the most recognizable sidearms of the era, carried across Europe during the rearmament years leading into the Second World War. This example reflects that transitional period, built on an Erfurt-marked frame with a DWM toggle assembly and later refinished—an intersection of components that mirrors the long and often complex service life of prewar Lugers as they moved through arsenals and wartime inventories.
Chambered in 9mm Luger, a cartridge introduced in the early 20th century and widely adopted for its dependable function and manageable recoil, the P.08 served both military and police forces throughout the conflict. The visible finish wear, mixed-numbered parts, and softened straw coloration seen here speak to years of handling and refurbishment while still preserving the overall character of a prewar German service pistol. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! -N.P./MA
