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

SOLD FOR: $1,475.00

LSB#: LSB251216DH062

Make: Mauser

Model: P.08 Luger

Serial Number: 7673E

Year of Manufacture: 1940 / C&R

Caliber: 9mm Luger

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

Markings: The top of the chamber is marked “1940”. The front of the frame is marked “7673 / e”. The left side of the slide is marked “9065” and “65”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “9065 / 8.81”. The side plate is marked “65”. The top of the toggle train is marked “65”, “42”, “65”. The rear of the toggle train is marked “65”. The left side of the toggle train is marked “65”. The firing pin is marked “65”. The right side of the frame 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 “73”. The trigger is marked “73”. The safety toggle is marked “73”. The safety switch is marked “73”. Under the safety switch is marked “GESICHERT”. The magazine floor plate is marked “9065 / e”. The left side of the magazine is marked “122” and Waffenamt 37. The inside of the left panel is marked with a Waffenamt 655.

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 handling wear. There are scratches and chips throughout. The right panel has a large compression mark/chip. A few of the peaks have chipped off. The checkering is well defined. There are no cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fair – Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original to respective parts. The frame and slide are not matching. The bearing surfaces have been polished.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with defined rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. There is fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 94% 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. There is thinning on the leading edges and muzzle. There are light nicks on throughout. 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 a single 8-round magazine with matching alloy floorplate to slide assembly “9065”.

Our Assessment: The Luger P.08 pistol remains one of the most recognizable military sidearms of the twentieth century. Designed by Georg Luger and adopted by the German military in the early 1900s, the pistol became closely associated with German forces through both World Wars. Its distinctive toggle locked operating system and excellent ergonomics made it both mechanically unique and highly regarded for accuracy. During the Second World War, production was carried out by several manufacturers including Mauser, whose pistols were identified by the “42” factory code used during the early war years. Chambered in 9mm Luger, the cartridge introduced alongside the Luger pistol, the P.08 helped popularize what would become one of the most widely used handgun cartridges in the world.

This example is a Mauser produced P.08 marked with the “42” code and dated 1940 on the chamber. The pistol retains about 94 percent of its metal finish with scattered scratches, thinning on the leading edges and muzzle, and light operational wear visible on the action surfaces. The frame and slide are not matching, though many smaller components retain matching numbers consistent with the slide assembly. The checkered walnut grip panels show handling wear with scratches and chips including a larger compression mark on the right panel but remain intact overall. The bore is bright with defined rifling and light fouling present, rating 8 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The pistol includes a single 8 round magazine with alloy floorplate numbered to match the slide assembly. The action functions correctly with only minimal play between the barrel assembly and frame. Please see our high definition photos and good luck on your bids! -N.P