1941 Mauser Banner Police "Eagle L" - 9mm

CptCurl · 07-25-2011, 03:57 PM

1941 Mauser Banner Police "Eagle L" - 9mm

Here is a nice police Luger. The condition is really astounding. My theory is that it was issued to an official, he liked it and squirrelled it away. He probably acquired a military Luger to use on duty, keeping this one pristine. How else would it stay pristine, being a 1941 issue? It couldn't have been captured upon arrival at the front. I suspect it was confiscated in 1945 after the fall of Germany, still pristine and squirrelled away.

Of course, the interesting features to note are the sear safety, barrel proof on the front sight base, and the "Eagle L" proof.

1941 Mauser Banner Police "Eagle L" - 9mm.

CptCurl · 07-25-2011, 04:00 PM

More photos.

CptCurl · 07-25-2011, 04:03 PM

More yet.

CptCurl · 07-25-2011, 04:12 PM

Still more.

lugercollector · 07-25-2011, 08:03 PM

Really top notch Luger!!!Congratulations!!!.........I have seen several Banner Police Lugers in really good condition......I guess most of these saw very little action as they were "Behind the lines"....

FNorm · 07-25-2011, 08:15 PM

Very nice! Especially the holster.

FN

Edward Tinker · 07-25-2011, 09:07 PM

Very nice presentation and nice, nice Banner police, a fairly uncommon gun!

ed

CptCurl · 07-27-2011, 09:56 AM

Those of you who know far more than I, can anybody please tell me what is known about the interesting proof or acceptance stamp on the front of the sight base (at the muzzle) on these pistols?

My photo isn't quite as detailed as I would like, but the stamp is there. Maybe I'll try another shot in oblique light to accent the stamp.

Any info would be appreciated.

FNorm · 07-27-2011, 06:42 PM

Here's one from a 1942 Banner. 'Y' block.'

CptCurl · 07-27-2011, 07:14 PM

Good photo. You just gotta love it!

Curl

07-25-2011, 03:57 PM	#1
CptCurl User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Botetourt County, Virginia Posts: 120 Thanks: 93 Thanked 140 Times in 46 Posts	1941 Mauser Banner Police "Eagle L" - 9mm 1941 Mauser Banner Police "Eagle L" - 9mm Here is a nice police Luger. The condition is really astounding. My theory is that it was issued to an official, he liked it and squirrelled it away. He probably acquired a military Luger to use on duty, keeping this one pristine. How else would it stay pristine, being a 1941 issue? It couldn't have been captured upon arrival at the front. I suspect it was confiscated in 1945 after the fall of Germany, still pristine and squirrelled away. Of course, the interesting features to note are the sear safety, barrel proof on the front sight base, and the "Eagle L" proof. 1941 Mauser Banner Police "Eagle L" - 9mm. Attached Thumbnails

07-25-2011, 04:00 PM	#2
CptCurl User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Botetourt County, Virginia Posts: 120 Thanks: 93 Thanked 140 Times in 46 Posts	More photos. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

07-25-2011, 04:03 PM	#3
CptCurl User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Botetourt County, Virginia Posts: 120 Thanks: 93 Thanked 140 Times in 46 Posts	More yet. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

07-25-2011, 04:12 PM	#4
CptCurl User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Botetourt County, Virginia Posts: 120 Thanks: 93 Thanked 140 Times in 46 Posts	Still more. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

07-25-2011, 09:07 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Very nice presentation and nice, nice Banner police, a fairly uncommon gun! ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-25-2011, 08:03 PM	#5
lugercollector Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: canada Posts: 322 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 15 Posts	Really top notch Luger!!!Congratulations!!!.........I have seen several Banner Police Lugers in really good condition......I guess most of these saw very little action as they were "Behind the lines"....

07-25-2011, 08:15 PM	#6
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Very nice! Especially the holster. FN

07-27-2011, 09:56 AM	#8
CptCurl User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Botetourt County, Virginia Posts: 120 Thanks: 93 Thanked 140 Times in 46 Posts	Those of you who know far more than I, can anybody please tell me what is known about the interesting proof or acceptance stamp on the front of the sight base (at the muzzle) on these pistols? My photo isn't quite as detailed as I would like, but the stamp is there. Maybe I'll try another shot in oblique light to accent the stamp. Any info would be appreciated. Attached Images

07-27-2011, 06:42 PM	#9
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Here's one from a 1942 Banner. 'Y' block.' Attached Thumbnails

07-27-2011, 07:14 PM	#10
CptCurl User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Botetourt County, Virginia Posts: 120 Thanks: 93 Thanked 140 Times in 46 Posts	Good photo. You just gotta love it! Curl