Code 42 Mauser

guns3545 · 01-08-2017, 12:01 PM

Stephen,

A nice well used example of Mauser 1940 production.

During all of 1940, Mauser's production code was 42 and the toggle is properly marked.

While there are some examples in the y and z blocks, the first complete block of pistols, i.e. 10,000 guns is found in the NS, i.e. no suffix block. The last complete block was the m-block with a few pistols found in the n-block... Your l-block pistol was manufactured in the October time frame, maybe a tad later. About 137,000 P.08s were produced by Mauser in 1940.

The pistol probably left the factory with a Haenel manufactured type 3 extruded (machined) magazine with a zig zag spring and a code 122 stamped on the body.

On the right side of the receiver, you will see two Eagle655 inspection marks and a final acceptance proof. Eagle 655's name was Gerbig.

Enjoy your acquisition.

John

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01-08-2017, 12:01 PM	#5
guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 438 Thanks: 661 Thanked 493 Times in 219 Posts	Stephen, A nice well used example of Mauser 1940 production. During all of 1940, Mauser's production code was 42 and the toggle is properly marked. While there are some examples in the y and z blocks, the first complete block of pistols, i.e. 10,000 guns is found in the NS, i.e. no suffix block. The last complete block was the m-block with a few pistols found in the n-block... Your l-block pistol was manufactured in the October time frame, maybe a tad later. About 137,000 P.08s were produced by Mauser in 1940. The pistol probably left the factory with a Haenel manufactured type 3 extruded (machined) magazine with a zig zag spring and a code 122 stamped on the body. On the right side of the receiver, you will see two Eagle655 inspection marks and a final acceptance proof. Eagle 655's name was Gerbig. Enjoy your acquisition. John