Mauser 42-1939 SN3891

Vlim · 01-13-2005, 10:15 AM

Hi,

Yes, these most probably date from left-over Russian and Hungarian supplies that surfaced during the last decade. Most were sold off with cheap plastic grips (as the original grips had been discarded before storage).

A number of P08s, originating from these supplies were refurbished only a couple of years ago. These were refitted with surplus East-German barrels, reblued, fitted with Nill-Grips and sold through several large German gun shops.

The fact that they came directly out of storage and only needed minor repairs mean that these are usually in a much better (numbered) condition than most VoPo's.

An example of these reworked 'captures' is the 'Frankonia P08', still being offered for sale in Germany. They come boxed with a Mauser 06/73 manual.

This is an example of one:

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01-13-2005, 10:15 AM	#14
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, Yes, these most probably date from left-over Russian and Hungarian supplies that surfaced during the last decade. Most were sold off with cheap plastic grips (as the original grips had been discarded before storage). A number of P08s, originating from these supplies were refurbished only a couple of years ago. These were refitted with surplus East-German barrels, reblued, fitted with Nill-Grips and sold through several large German gun shops. The fact that they came directly out of storage and only needed minor repairs mean that these are usually in a much better (numbered) condition than most VoPo's. An example of these reworked 'captures' is the 'Frankonia P08', still being offered for sale in Germany. They come boxed with a Mauser 06/73 manual. This is an example of one: