WWII German Mauser 42 Code P.08 Luger 9mm 4” Semi-Auto Pistol 1940 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,400.00

LSB#: LSB260611JS077

Make: Mauser

Model: P.08 Luger

Serial Number: 9234m

Year of Manufacture: 1940 / C&R

Caliber: 9mm Luger

Action Type: Short-Recoil, Toggle-Locked, Striker-Fired, Single-Action Semi-Automatic Pistol Fed by Detachable Magazine. 

Markings: The top of the chamber is marked “1940”. The front of the frame is marked “9234 / m”. The left side of the barrel extension is marked “9234”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “9234 / 8.81”. The side plate is marked “74”. The top of the toggle train is marked “79”, “42”, “80”. The rear of the toggle train is marked “80”. The left side of the toggle train is marked “80”. The firing pin is marked “78”. The right side of the barrel extension is marked with two Waffenamt 655 and an eagle with a spooky pinwheel. The barrel has a Waffenamt 655 and an eagle with a spooky pinwheel. The take down lever is marked “79”. The trigger is marked “51”. The safety toggle is marked “66”. The safety switch is marked “79”. Under the safety switch is marked “GESICHERT”. The magazine floor plate is marked “2 / 2206 / 2”. The rear connecting pin is marked “18”.

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 handling wear. There are scratches and faint compression marks throughout. The edges of the grip panels have been smoothed out. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original to respective parts. 

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with defined rifling. There is light erosion in the bore. There is moderate pitting in the bore. There is fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 65% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows handling and storage wear. The action shows operational wear. There are scratches and thinning throughout. Most of the finish has turned to a patina or gone in the white. There is light corrosion pitting throughout. There are light nicks on throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are somewhat clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fair 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 and a leather holster.

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 1940, as indicated by the “42” maker code on the toggle and “1940” chamber date, with Eagle/655 military acceptance markings appropriate for Mauser production of the period. Serial number 9234m is matching on the frame, barrel extension, and barrel; however, numerous smaller components are mismatched, including the sideplate, toggle components, firing pin, takedown lever, trigger, safety components, and rear connecting pin. The included magazine is likewise nonmatching, making this an extensively parts-mixed wartime P.08 rather than an all-matching collector example.

This pistol retains approximately 65% of the finish remaining on its respective components, with scratches, thinning, operational wear, areas worn to patina or bare metal, scattered corrosion pitting, and light nicks throughout. The checkered walnut grips remain in Very Good condition with handling wear, scratches, faint compression marks, and some smoothing along the edges, but no chips or cracks. The bore is bright with defined rifling but shows light erosion, moderate pitting, and fouling, rating 6/10 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. One 8-round magazine and a leather holster are included. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P