Enherited Luger, what do I have?

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Originally Posted by NISMOMIKE

There we go, got it fixed. Does this forum exist on Tapatalk? I looked, but was unable to find it.

Welcome to the Forum Mike.

Well, you have a Model P.08 Luger manufactured by Mauser in Oberndorf in 1940. 42 was the code for Mauser.

The marks on the right side are proof and acceptance/inspection marks.

There were about 137,000 or so P.08s made in 1940 and yours was built in October or so. Sadly we do not detailed records to call it any closer.

Absent other information we have to assume the pistol was issued to the Army as they received the bulk of production in 1940.

hope this helps.

john