Info please
 

Hello,

I am new to The P08 Luger, I have always wanted one but the cost was too high for my wallet. This Christmas my father gave me a luger that belonged to my little brother, we lost him to cancer three years ago, so this means so much to me. From the research I have done so far I believe this to be a pistol built by Mauser for the U.S. market, " 1908 type Mauser 42 suffix code L 1940 " One thing that confuses me is that all of the pics of commercial sale Lugers I have seen had Germany or made in Germany stamped on the frame somewhere, mine is stamped on the under side of the barrel. This Luger looks like it is in almost unfired condition there is no metal wear and the finish looks consistant everywhere even in the mag well and on the magazine other than at the top of the mag from inserting into the mag well. Any info on this pistol would be greatly appreciated. I couldnt fit all the pics, but the mag is stamped P08 - FXO and has one of the Nazi eagles with a 37 under it. Again any info would be great including a value although I will never sell this Luger.

Added the rest of the pics.

You have what is normally called a 1940/42 - 1940 the date and 42 the Mauser code. It is a 1908 model.

Was made for the military - the Made in Germany is an after the war changed barrel, since these years were not made for USA import. Also, pretty sure its been reblued - but its still very nice and the history of it, makes it invaluable :)


ed

Looks like rebarreled, buffed & reblued; but still a nice sentimental piece. Bill

The blueing looks a bit too good to be original, still I would say that it's a beautiful gun ho have and keep.

Sergio

What a wonderful heirloom you have received. I agree with what has been said above. Enjoy!!

$1100-1200

Your Mauser was originally made for military usage, as reflected by the E/655 inspection stamps.

At some point, it was refurbished and refinished, then prepared for export to the US market. The "Made in Germany" stamp would reflect a period after 1989 when West Germany ceased to exist and the country unified.

I know that Mauser had a program at the factory to refurbish and sell military Lugers, but these are clearly marked by the factory on the front grip strap.

Congratulations on this family heirloom. These are very well made, and have very high metallurgy.

Marc