G-code Pre-WWII German S/42 Mauser Luger 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol 1935 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,776.00

WOA#: WY240526BJ034

Make: Mauser

Model: P.08 Luger

Serial Number: 672b

Year of Manufacture: 1935

Caliber: 9mm Luger

Action Type: Toggle Type Striker-Fired Semi-Auto, Removable Magazine

Markings: The barrel extension is marked “G” on the chamber ring (code for 1935 production), the left is marked “672”. The extractor is marked “72”, found again on the trigger, sideplate, takedown lever, safety, bolt stop, the left of the firing pin, breech-block, top of the front toggle link, rear of the back toggle link, the toggle pin, and the sear. The top of the front link is also marked “S/42” (Mauser production code). The left of the extractor is marked “GELADEN”. The front face of the frame is marked “672 / b”. The left of the breech-block has an eagle inspection mark. The right of the barrel extension has “W|154” and “S|92” acceptance marks as well as eagle Army Test Proof. The right-rear of the barrel has an eagle inspection mark. The top-left of the barrel has a “B/90” acceptance mark. The bottom of the barrel is marked “672 / 8,82”. The magazine floorplate is marked “2 / 672 / b / +” and with eagle over “154”. The insides of the grips are not marked.

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. The grips have fairly minor handling wear. There are some scattered small nicks and light scuffs. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good-plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blued, Small Parts Strawed, Interior Bright

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is light erosion scattered through the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6 or 7 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is some wear on the sides of the barrel and handling wear in the grip areas. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with infrequent minor surface oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is 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: This pistol comes with a single matching 8-round 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 Luger was so reliable and well liked that it was still being made and issued to German troops well after the P38 was adopted by the army. The largest percentage of Lugers were made by DWM, which became Mauser in 1930. This pistol’s markings indicate it is a Mauser Luger pistol manufactured in 1935, just before the Germans were beginning to openly violate the Versailles treaty. Before this brazen act, the Germans rearmed secretly, in violation of the treaty. Codes were used for both the manufacturers and the manufacture years of arms, with the “S/42” and “G” markings on this pistol intended to obscure who made it and when.

This example has matching serial numbers on the pistol and magazine, retaining about 85% of its metal finish. This pistol is connected to a pivotal moment in history. For fans of the Luger or WWII small arms, this G-code Mauser Luger will make a nice addition to a collection. Please see our photos and good luck!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud