German Gesichert P08 luger .9mm Semi Automatic Pistol MFD 1921 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,305.00
LSB#: WY240918VB060
Make: Gesichert
Model: P08 Luger
Serial Number: 91901
Year of Manufacture: 1921
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Toggle Type Striker-Fired Semi-Auto, Removable Magazine
Markings: Most of the markings have been removed due to refinishing. The bottom of the barrel is marked “91901” The top of the toggle is marked with a Cartouche. The left side of the frame is marked “Gesichert”
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade dovetailed to a boss at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “U”-notch integral to the rear toggle link. The front sight has been painted with a yellow dot.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut. The grips have typical handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued,
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright with defined rifling. There is moderate erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are scratches on the barrel, frame and toggle. Most of the markings have been removed. The screwheads are sharp. This pistol rates in 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 standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: 1 magazine.
Our Assessment: The Luger (Pistole Parabellum or P-08) is perhaps the most aesthetically and ergonomically pleasing of all autoloading centerfire pistols. It is also one of the strongest, most accurate and most recognizable service pistols ever made. Georg Luger developed his famous pistol in 1898-1899 (starting with the Borchardt/Luger transitional pistol). The Luger is, essentially, a much improved Borchardt type pistol, which was itself based on the toggle action concept used by Sir Hiram Maxim in the world’s first practical machine gun. The Maxim shot its way to bloody fame in World War One, which also became the combat proving ground for the Luger Pistol. The Luger was so reliable and well liked that it was still being made and issued to German troops during WWII well after the P38 was adopted by the army. The largest percentage of Lugers were made by DWM, which became Mauser in 1930. After WWII, the demand for Luger pistols gradually picked back-up and copies of the original Luger pistols were made by Mauser as well as Stoeger.
This P08 Luger was made in 1921. It has been refinished at some point and reblued. This pistol will be a great addition to a collection. Please see our high quality photos and good luck on your bid! -M.C.
