Don't see many of these:
 

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Mauser Werke Prototyp 08 Sport Unikat Kaliber 9mm Para Bei der Waffe handelt es sich um ein absolutes Einzelst�¼ck. Die Waffe war das Grundmuster der sp�¤teren Serienwaffe mit der Bezeichnung Pistole 08 Sportmodell. Das Urmodell wurde von S. H�¼bner in einer alten Waffenzeitschrift erstmals der �?ffentlichkeit vorgestellt. Das sp�¤tere Serienmodell wurde nicht so aufwendig wie das hier beschriebene Modell gefertigt. Die Waffe stammt aus dem alten Werksarchiv der Mauserwerke in Oberndorf.

" mauser factory prototype Unique 08 Sport Caliber 9mm Para. This gun is absolutely one of a kind. The gun was the first production of the later produced Sport Model series. The original model was brought to public for the first time in a old gun magazine by S. Hubner. The later series model was not so expensive or well made as the model shown. The gun comes from the old factory museum of the Mauser factory in Oberndorf."

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rk

rk,

Any top view pictures available? The rear sight has a curious configuration and I am always looking for curious configs.

Jack Hiles
Mesa AZ

What would drive the design change to relocate the placement of the thumb safety lever...??? Better ergonomics...???

Hi,

This gun was bought along with other one-offs and prototypes when Mauser quit their pistol production. The seller has some more mauser-related goodies.

Pete, I think this configuration was meant to be used with one hand, it certainly makes putting the safety on and off with a single thumb movement easier.

sure is one UGLY Luger in my opinion... :(

Prototypes should be at least easy on the eyes...

John S.,

I have to agree that it is ONE ungly Luger, but the only thing that would make it uglier is adding PEARL grips, LOL!

Luke, that would make it a "must have" for Hugh Clark!

I agree, ugly as RK says. However, as an old bullseye shooter I am attracted to it. If I could see it in person and heft it, try the trigger and examine the sights I might fall in love with it. Beauty is as beauty does. Wonder how many $$$ to own one like that.

If that's an adjustable rear sight, I'd remove the barrel weight and call it the most beautiful Luger I've ever seen..... Arty and Navy had elevation adjustment, but this one might have windage.

Interesting that the prototype is called number "08" - there's no grip safety, but it has dished toggles.

RK, can you get any more pics???

Does anyone have more info about the referenced Sport Model series???

The wood grips on my 1923 commercial P08 look a lot like that. Mine are a litle more beat around the edges however.
I will have to up load a pic.