History of my P08

4 Scale · 08-04-2015, 02:46 PM

It would help if the picture of the left side of the gun above the takedown lever was clear, there is some sort of non-standard marking there but I can't read it. In general all your photos should be bigger and sharper if you wish a careful photo inspection by those here. A photo of every single marking would be helpful. Magazines are also of interest to collectors and you might include detailed pictures of that, again trying to get clear pictures of any markings on the magazine. Luger fans love big, well-lit, clear photos of any P.08. It is the best way to get people interested in and commenting on the pistol.

Also full views of the top and both sides of the pistol. Photos taken in indirect sunlight, sharp and clear and large enough to fully show the subject are ideal.

That said, it seems you have a 1936 Mauser that has been buffed and reblued. On the front right of the frame, from what is visible there appear to be standard inspection and acceptance proofs meaning the gun was accepted into service in the German army. As such, it joins roughly 80,000 other guns from that year as I recall. 1936 Mausers are considered by some to be a desirable year in terms of workmanship and appearance. The trigger, takedown lever, safety lever and magazine catch should be a yellowish color if correct - those parts were originally strawed, not blued. The toggle designation "S/42" is correct for that year, however it does not appear to be numbered to the gun. The extractor appears un-numbered and therefore a replacement part.

Perhaps someone will be able to id the box; I cannot help you there.

I have two 1936s and love looking at others, thanks for posting.

08-04-2015, 02:46 PM	#1
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 490 Times in 251 Posts	It would help if the picture of the left side of the gun above the takedown lever was clear, there is some sort of non-standard marking there but I can't read it. In general all your photos should be bigger and sharper if you wish a careful photo inspection by those here. A photo of every single marking would be helpful. Magazines are also of interest to collectors and you might include detailed pictures of that, again trying to get clear pictures of any markings on the magazine. Luger fans love big, well-lit, clear photos of any P.08. It is the best way to get people interested in and commenting on the pistol. Also full views of the top and both sides of the pistol. Photos taken in indirect sunlight, sharp and clear and large enough to fully show the subject are ideal. That said, it seems you have a 1936 Mauser that has been buffed and reblued. On the front right of the frame, from what is visible there appear to be standard inspection and acceptance proofs meaning the gun was accepted into service in the German army. As such, it joins roughly 80,000 other guns from that year as I recall. 1936 Mausers are considered by some to be a desirable year in terms of workmanship and appearance. The trigger, takedown lever, safety lever and magazine catch should be a yellowish color if correct - those parts were originally strawed, not blued. The toggle designation "S/42" is correct for that year, however it does not appear to be numbered to the gun. The extractor appears un-numbered and therefore a replacement part. Perhaps someone will be able to id the box; I cannot help you there. I have two 1936s and love looking at others, thanks for posting.