WWII German Mauser byf P.08 9MM Luger 4” Semi-Automatic Pistol, 1941 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,729.09
LSB#: LSB260123DG006
Make: Mauser (byf code)
Model: P.08
Serial Number: 2246T
Year of Manufacture: 1941 / C&R
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Single and Double-Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine.
Markings: Serialized parts match. The left side of the frame is marked “P.08”. The left side of the receiver is marked “2246”. The front of the frame under the barrel is marked “2246 / t”. The safety marking is visible. The right side of the barrel extension is marked with two WaA655 Waffenamts and an eagle clutching a spooky pinwheel. The top of the front toggle is marked “byf”, the top of the chamber ring is marked “41”. The underside of the barrel is marked “2246 / 8.82”. The right side of the barrel is marked with an eagle holding a spooky pinwheel. The left side of a barrel is marked with a waffenamt655. The underside of the safety switch is marked “GESICHERT”.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a V-Notch integral to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut panels. There is general handling wear and light scratches. There is a deep compression mark on the left grip panel. A few peaks have chipped away. The checkering is sharp. The frame has a lanyard bar and a lug at the bottom for a stock attachment. The grips rate in about Very Good – Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is worn. There is light to mild erosion and some scattered light pitting. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows handling and storage wear. There is operational wear. There are scratches and light corrosion pitting. The corrosion pitting is under the finish. There are spots of light thinning. There are scratches from operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. 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: This pistol comes with a single 8-round magazine with polymer floorplate.
Our Assessment: The Luger P.08 pistol is one of the most iconic military sidearms of the twentieth century, designed by Georg Luger and widely used by German forces through both World Wars. By the early 1940s, production had shifted to manufacturers such as Mauser, identified by the “byf” code on the toggle, as wartime demand increased. The P.08’s distinctive toggle locked action and ergonomic grip angle made it a highly regarded service pistol, and it remained in widespread use despite the concurrent adoption of the P38. Chambered in 9mm Parabellum, the cartridge introduced in the early 1900s alongside the Luger, the design became one of the most influential handgun systems ever produced.
This example is a 1941 Mauser “byf” code P.08 with matching serialized components. The pistol retains about 97 percent of its refinished metal finish with scattered scratches, light thinning, and areas of corrosion pitting beneath the finish. The checkered walnut grip panels show general handling wear with minor chipped peaks and a deeper compression mark on the left panel but remain intact overall. The bore appears semi bright with worn rifling along with light to moderate erosion and scattered pitting, rating 6 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly and the pistol includes a single 8 round magazine. Overall, this pistol presents as a wartime Mauser produced Luger that has been refinished while retaining its matching numbered components. Please see our high definition photos and good luck on your bids! -N.P