WWII German Mauser 42 P.08 Luger 9mm 4” Semi-Automatic Pistol 1939 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,640.99
LSB#: LSB260611FA018
Make: Mauser
Model: P.08 Luger
Serial Number: 7177u
Year of Manufacture: 1939 / C&R
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Short-Recoil, Toggle-Locked, Striker-Fired, Single-Action Semi-Automatic Pistol Fed by Detachable 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 walnut. There is light handling wear. The grips have minor handling wear with a few scratches and compression marks. A few of the checkering peaks have chipped off. The checkering is well defined. There are no cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished. Serialized parts match. The firing pin has been forced matched.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with defined rifling. There is faint erosion in the bore. There is faint fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 96% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling and storage wear. There are scratches and thinning throughout. There is thinning on the leading edges. 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 8-round magazines, takedown tool, and custom box.
Our Assessment: The German P.08 Luger was one of the principal German military sidearms of the first half of the 20th century, distinguished by its short-recoil, toggle-locked action, striker-fired mechanism, and unmistakable grip profile. Mauser manufactured this example in 1939 under the “42” maker code, which replaced the earlier “S/42” marking during that year’s production. Serial number 7177u falls within the later 1939 suffix sequence appropriate for a 42-code pistol. The serialized components are matching, although the firing pin has been force matched, indicating later efforts to match that component to the pistol rather than original factory numbering.
This pistol retains approximately 96% of its refinished blue finish with light scratches, thinning along the leading edges, and normal operational wear. The checkered walnut grips remain in Very Good condition with light handling wear, scratches, compression marks, and a few chipped checkering peaks but no cracks. The bore is bright with defined rifling, faint erosion, and light fouling in the grooves, rating 7.5/10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly with barely perceptible play between the barrel assembly and frame, though we did not fire this pistol. Two 8-round magazines, a takedown tool, and custom box are included. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P