German 1940 P.08 "42" CODE "All-Matching"(MAUSER) with Black Bakalite Grips Luger Pistol (Original) 

SKU: GERMAN 1940 BLACK CODE 42 LUGER P.08

Original/Reproduction: Original 

Availability: In-stock

Manufacturer: Mauser

Date Manufactured: 1940

Model: P.08 Luger

Serial Number: 8416

Caliber: 9mm Luger

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

Barrel Length: 4”

Condition: Near Mint

Bore: 9.5/10

Magazine SN: 8416

Price: $4,000.00

Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL

Seller ID: JMW

Seller Code: 2500

Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Description:

This is an Original German 1940 Black P.08 dated "42 Code" Mauser Luger. The pistol was made in 1940 by Mauser and given the "42" code to hide production numbers. The pistol is all original, fully functional and matching. The overall condition is about 99%  near mint. The straps are beautiful though with very minimal wear. The grips are original and period correct but not numbered on the interior. The bore has some light patina within the grooves, but overall a very nice bore. The magazine is eagle/655 proofed which is correct for this pistol. The safety and extractor are marked "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" respectively.

History:

Luger pistol, also called Parabellum Pistol, semiautomatic German hand weapon first manufactured in 1900 for both military and commercial use. It was made in 7.65- and 9-millimetre calibres and had a toggle-joint breech mechanism. On recoil after firing, the mechanism opened to receive a new cartridge from an eight-round, removable box magazine in its grip. 

Many different models of the Luger were developed after its invention by George Luger, an Austrian, in 1898. The Luger was the standard pistol of the German armed forces from 1908 to 1938. Other countries that have used the weapon in their armed forces at one time or another include Brazil, Bulgaria, Finland, Iran, Norway, Switzerland, and Turkey.