WWII Mauser 42 Code P.08 Luger 9mm Semi Auto Pistol
Our Assessment:Certainly one of the most iconic military sidearms of the 20th Century, the P.08 Luger served the German military in both World Wars and variants saw service in other countries. This example is in about Good overall condition. It was produced by Mauser in 1942 and was known as the "Black Widow" because of its dark salt blue finish. The parts are all serial matching with a "byf" code for Mauser on the front toggle, the correct eagle holding a globe with swastika inspection mark on the right side of the barrel and a "eagle / 135" Waffenamt on the left side. The inspection marks on the right side of the receiver are not legible. This pistol will display well, at least from the left side, for those who prefer the "been there, done that" appearance. If the collectors don't take enough notice, it can be used for home protection.
Make:Mauser
Model:42 Date Coded P.08 Luger
Serial Number:5868d
Year of Manufacture:1942
Caliber:9mm Luger
Action Type:Single action semi-automatic with toggle-link action.
Barrel Length:4"
Sights / Optics:The front sight is a ramp that is dovetailed into a base on the barrel. The rear face of the ramp is serrated. The rear sight is a "V"notch in the top of the rear toggle.
Stock Configuration & Condition:The grips are two piece checkered walnut. The grips are dark with oil straining and show moderate wear in the checkering. There is a deep compression mark in the top half of the right grip. The grips are in about Good to Very Good condition.
Type of Finish:Blue
Finish Originality:The finish is original except for the receiver, which may have been treated with cold blue, which has mostly worn off leaving a light gray finish.
Bore Condition:The bore is gray with light wear in the rifling. There is fouling in the grooves but we didn't see any erosion.
Overall Condition:This handgun retains about 50% of its finish. There is finish remaining on the toggle links, trigger guard and the sides of the frame. There is a plum colored patina forming over the front strap and backstrap. The barrel shows thinning with a somewhat mottled coloring. There is finish loss on the trigger plate and the edges of the frame. There are also a few tiny spots of erosion scattered about.
Mechanics:The action functions correctly. We have not fired this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories:Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a total of two magazines and a brown leather belt holster with thumb strap that is stamped with a Braver Bros. maker's mark. The holster is in about Good to Very Good condition. One magazine is missing its floorplate and one magazine is equipped with the wrong wood floorplate
CA LEGAL: C&R: YES, PPT: NO.
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