Original German Matching P.08 byf 41 "Black Widow" Luger Pistol Dated 1941 with 2 Magazines & Holster Rig & Luger Tool
SKU: 550
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-Stock
Manufacturer: Mauser (Byf)
Date manufactured: 1941
Model: P.08
Caliber: 9mm
Serial Number: 2669
Action Type: Toggle Action Striker-Fired Semi-Auto, Removable Magazine Fed
Capacity: 8 Rounds
Barrel Length: 4 Inch
Bore: 10/10
Grips: Original Brown Wood grips
Magazines: 2 Original Blacl Widow fxo Mags
Holster Rig: Blacken Leather Marked P.08 ,"atu 41" with Luger Tool and Extra 8 Round Magazine.
Holster Manufacturer: A. Waldhausen, Inh. M. Bruchmann, Köln
Condition: 98% Near Mint
Mechanically: Excellent
Price: $6,995.00
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: DP2950
Source Date: 12/10/2025
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This is an exceptional Original German P.08 "Black Widow" Luger pistol, manufactured in 1941 by Mauser-Werke and bearing the wartime production code “byf 41.” This example features its desirable black bakelite grip panels, correct for early–mid 1941 production. The pistol remains in near mint condition, showing outstanding preservation of finish, sharp machining, and crisp proof marks typical of Mauser’s high-quality wartime output.
Adding even more rarity and appeal, this rig includes two original Black Widow fxo magazines—a highly sought-after combination on any 1941 Mauser Luger. Both magazines retain their black Bakelite bases and wartime inspection stamps.
Included in This Complete Rig
P.08 byf 41 Luger Pistol (1941)
• Near mint overall condition
• Black Bakelite grips—clean, sharp checkering, no cracks
• Strong bluing with minimal handling wear
• Correct Mauser military acceptance proofs
• Excellent mechanical function and bore
Two Original fxo Black Widow Magazines
• Wartime black Bakelite bases
• Properly marked and matching period Eagle37 inspection stamps
• Fit and function perfectly with the pistol
Original 1941 Blackened Leather Luger Holster
Maker stamped "alv" for A. Waldhausen, Inh. M. Bruchmann, Köln, one of the well-known wartime holster manufacturers.
• Dated 1941
• Excellent leather—supple, clean stitching, no repairs
• Sharp Waffenamt acceptance mark
• Internal compartments intact
Original Stamped Luger Tool
• Correct period Waffenamt-stamped takedown/loading tool
• Excellent condition and fits perfectly in the holster pouch
Condition Overview
This is a near mint condition wartime Luger rig—exceptionally well-preserved, complete, and historically desirable. The combination of a byf 41 pistol with wooden grips, Black Widow magazines, a proper “alv” holster, and the matching tool makes this a standout collector offering. Mechanical operation is smooth and precise, with a bright bore and sharp rifling. A truly premium example of a WWII byf Luger—perfect for advanced collections seeking completeness, originality, and condition.
Historical Background
The German P.08 "Black Widow" Luger Pistol, manufactured under the “byf 41” code, represents one of the final wartime production runs of the iconic Luger before Mauser transitioned to the P.38 as Germany’s primary sidearm. The byf manufacturer code denotes Mauser-Werke AG, Oberndorf, and the 1941 date places this pistol at a pivotal moment when German industry was shifting toward more efficient mass-production methods in response to the escalating war.
By 1941, Mauser was still producing Lugers to a high standard, though machining shortcuts and simplified small parts were beginning to emerge. Pistols from this period typically exhibit excellent overall workmanship, with the classic Luger fit and finish still largely intact.
Mechanically, the P.08 retained its unique toggle-lock action, a hallmark of German engineering since its adoption in 1908. Chambered in 9mm Parabellum, the byf 41 pistols were issued extensively to Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe personnel, and they saw service on every major European front.
