Early K Date Code Mauser Luger P08 9mm 4” Semi Auto Pistol MFD 1934 C&R
SOLD FOR: $3,585.00
LSB#: WY250320TF120
Make: Mauser
Model: Pistole 08 (Luger P.08)
Serial Number: 4410
Year of Manufacture: 1934
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Toggle-Locked Semi-Automatic Pistol, Fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The front of the frame is marked “4410”.The bottom of the barrel is marked “4410 / 1,04”, The takedown lever, side plate, trigger, both grip panels, and firing pin assembly are marked “10” The safety is marked “S 36” The top of the upper receiver is marked “K” The toggle is marked “S / S/42 / 10 / S” The “K” is Mauser’s 1934 date code and “S/42” is the Mauser manufacturer code. The left side of the frame is marked “GESICHERT” The right side of the upper receiver is marked “s / b/80 / s/91” and a Reichsadler.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade dovetailed to a base integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notch at the rear of the toggle link.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut panels. There are light handling marks present. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with Straw Finished Small Parts
Finish Originality: Partially Refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is defined. There is some light erosion and pitting present. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 80% of its original blued finish. The balance of the finish shows light operational. The screw heads are sharp and serviceable. The pins are clean. The markings are sharp and fully legible. 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: 1 Magazine
Our Assessment: The Mauser K-Date Lugers are among the most desirable military Lugers for collectors, representing the very first official production by Mauser for the rearming German military in 1934. The “K” date designation was a deliberate move to conceal production data, as Germany was still under the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles at the time. These pistols were issued primarily to Wehrmacht troops, and very few escaped wartime attrition in original condition.
This example, marked “S/42” with its original K-Date chamber marking, is a standout among early Mauser military Lugers. Retaining the classic 4” barrel, straw-colored controls, and original blued finish, it embodies early Third Reich production with excellent mechanical integrity and finish.
For collectors of German military handguns, early Luger variations like the K-Date are cornerstone pieces. They represent a transitional period from clandestine to full-scale militarization and are increasingly rare on the market in honest, matching condition. Please see our high quality photos and good luck on your bid! -M.C.
