byf Luger

Eric Lund · 06-10-2004, 09:12 PM

Hi. New here.

My uncle recently passed away and left my mother a Luger he brought back from WWII. She got a bit aggressive cutting pictures out of his photo album, and so half of the war trophy certificate is gone. I still have the half that names my uncle and is signed by his company commander.

The Luger appears to be of mixed origin. My uncle relieved a German officer of it when he was processing POWs. I may not get all this terminology correct, but I'll describe it as best I can. The barrel is stamped with 3208 and 881 and has an eagle stamped on the right side. There is a 42 over the chamber, and byf and 08 on the slide. The serial number on the left side is also 3208, and side of the slide is marked 08. The other side of the slide has three symbols, two are numbered 135 and 136. The third has an eagle with swastika. There is also an eagle symbol on the left side of the slide, just in front of the hinge. There is a P.08 just forward of the safety. The larger side panel on the left has a 53. The all metal magazine is marked 3208 with a cursive s and an angled + sign or x. The grips are black, appear to be made of a synthetic material, and have no discernable markings. They have the diamond pattern on the outside and are in excellent condition. The front of the trigger guard, near the barrel is marked with 3042 and a cursive s. There are 42s on the barrel release and safety that pops up when the safety is activated. There is some very light rust on the barrel and a few minor dings. There is also normal wear to the bluing associated with being in a holster and normal use. It is in a holster, but not the classic German one. I believe my uncle got the holster just to protect the weapon.

I'm interested in dating the weapon, though with the different numbers that may be difficult, and if someone could suggest an approximate value, that would be helpful as well, as I am looking to sell it for my mother.

I will provide some pictures later, as my wife and I need to go out for a bit.

Thank you,
Eric

06-10-2004, 09:12 PM	#1
Eric Lund New User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	byf Luger Hi. New here. My uncle recently passed away and left my mother a Luger he brought back from WWII. She got a bit aggressive cutting pictures out of his photo album, and so half of the war trophy certificate is gone. I still have the half that names my uncle and is signed by his company commander. The Luger appears to be of mixed origin. My uncle relieved a German officer of it when he was processing POWs. I may not get all this terminology correct, but I'll describe it as best I can. The barrel is stamped with 3208 and 881 and has an eagle stamped on the right side. There is a 42 over the chamber, and byf and 08 on the slide. The serial number on the left side is also 3208, and side of the slide is marked 08. The other side of the slide has three symbols, two are numbered 135 and 136. The third has an eagle with swastika. There is also an eagle symbol on the left side of the slide, just in front of the hinge. There is a P.08 just forward of the safety. The larger side panel on the left has a 53. The all metal magazine is marked 3208 with a cursive s and an angled + sign or x. The grips are black, appear to be made of a synthetic material, and have no discernable markings. They have the diamond pattern on the outside and are in excellent condition. The front of the trigger guard, near the barrel is marked with 3042 and a cursive s. There are 42s on the barrel release and safety that pops up when the safety is activated. There is some very light rust on the barrel and a few minor dings. There is also normal wear to the bluing associated with being in a holster and normal use. It is in a holster, but not the classic German one. I believe my uncle got the holster just to protect the weapon. I'm interested in dating the weapon, though with the different numbers that may be difficult, and if someone could suggest an approximate value, that would be helpful as well, as I am looking to sell it for my mother. I will provide some pictures later, as my wife and I need to go out for a bit. Thank you, Eric __________________ Cheers, Eric

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