Value estimate needed on S/42....

saab-bob · 03-03-2010, 10:52 PM

Hi Art
I am a newbie around here,but I think I help with your questions.
The frame is a Mauser frame,as it has the Mauser bulge on the back of the frame. Since it is marked P08 on the left side it was made after 1941. This is the so called "Black Widow" type of luger. The black Bakelite grips could be original to the gun,however they where never numbered. Since the magazine is the extruded type,it is a correct type. The holster is also the correct later type with the P08 marking as well.
So you have a later Mauser frame attached to a earlier Mauser barrel and toggle train. I think the possible battle damage is interesting.

It is amazing how much knowledge you can glean from the gents on this forum.

Bob

03-03-2010, 10:52 PM	#11
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	Hi Art I am a newbie around here,but I think I help with your questions. The frame is a Mauser frame,as it has the Mauser bulge on the back of the frame. Since it is marked P08 on the left side it was made after 1941. This is the so called "Black Widow" type of luger. The black Bakelite grips could be original to the gun,however they where never numbered. Since the magazine is the extruded type,it is a correct type. The holster is also the correct later type with the P08 marking as well. So you have a later Mauser frame attached to a earlier Mauser barrel and toggle train. I think the possible battle damage is interesting. It is amazing how much knowledge you can glean from the gents on this forum. Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"