German 1940 P-08 Luger "42" CODE (MAUSER) Cal 9mm Pistol
SKU: 61
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: Mauser
Date Manufactured: 1940
Model: P.08 Luger
Serial Number: 3947
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Toggle Action Striker-Fired Semi-Auto, Removable Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 4”
Condition: Near Mint
Bore: 9.5/10
Price: $4000.00
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: KC-2700
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description:
This is an original 1940 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 95% with some light edge wear and muzzle wear. There is some bluing loss on the barrel and side plate, as well as a few light ping marks on the takedown lever. 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.
