Two newly acquired German Pocket Pistols

Lloyd in Nevada · 07-24-2004, 04:33 PM

I just purchased/received these two German made pocket pistols and thought I would share some pictures with the Luger forum members. They both are in pristine almost new condition and the workmanship or craftsmanship is of the highest caliber. The fit and finish of both small pistols is extraordinary.

The first is a fairly early Walther Model 8 (6.35mm caliber) 1st variation with a DRGM marked and RZM stamped shoulder holster. This pistol is the parent predecessor to the soon to be born Walther PP and PPK famous pistols.

The second is a Mauser WTP Model 1 (6.35mm caliber) with a small (unmarked) soft leather holster. The Mauser WTP was offered by Mauser from about 1921/22 to right around 1940. Approximately 75,000 were produced in a Model 1 and then a Model 2 series with three variaitions in each model series. It was introduced by Mauser to compete with the Colt and FN Browning small pocket pistols that proved to be much more popular than this Mauser offering. All WTP pistols are Crown U proofed. The example pictured is a very late (1937 early 1938) model 1.

the gunman · 07-24-2004, 05:02 PM

Lloyd the condtion wonderful .I have a model 8 in the box with factory papers.You ever want to get rid of that model 1 I would sure be interested .best richie

lugerholsterrepair · 07-24-2004, 05:35 PM

WOW Loyd! The Grips on the Model 8 are really nice! The two holsters are stunning as well. Very beautiful pistols, both of them. Jerry Burney

minigun · 08-03-2004, 04:22 PM

Just wondering where you acquired them? They are very nice.

GunCat · 08-17-2004, 09:51 PM

Very interesting, I haven't seen such good pics of these before.

07-24-2004, 04:33 PM	#1
Lloyd in Nevada User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Two newly acquired German Pocket Pistols I just purchased/received these two German made pocket pistols and thought I would share some pictures with the Luger forum members. They both are in pristine almost new condition and the workmanship or craftsmanship is of the highest caliber. The fit and finish of both small pistols is extraordinary. The first is a fairly early Walther Model 8 (6.35mm caliber) 1st variation with a DRGM marked and RZM stamped shoulder holster. This pistol is the parent predecessor to the soon to be born Walther PP and PPK famous pistols. The second is a Mauser WTP Model 1 (6.35mm caliber) with a small (unmarked) soft leather holster. The Mauser WTP was offered by Mauser from about 1921/22 to right around 1940. Approximately 75,000 were produced in a Model 1 and then a Model 2 series with three variaitions in each model series. It was introduced by Mauser to compete with the Colt and FN Browning small pocket pistols that proved to be much more popular than this Mauser offering. All WTP pistols are Crown U proofed. The example pictured is a very late (1937 early 1938) model 1.

07-24-2004, 05:35 PM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,922 Thanked 3,123 Times in 1,434 Posts	WOW Loyd! The Grips on the Model 8 are really nice! The two holsters are stunning as well. Very beautiful pistols, both of them. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

08-17-2004, 09:51 PM	#5
GunCat User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very interesting, I haven't seen such good pics of these before. __________________ P.08 Luger (Mauser, 1940) Others: Beretta 92FS, Mosin Nagant 91/30, Mauser M48, Beretta 3032

07-24-2004, 05:02 PM	#2
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Lloyd the condtion wonderful .I have a model 8 in the box with factory papers.You ever want to get rid of that model 1 I would sure be interested .best richie

08-03-2004, 04:22 PM	#4
minigun User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 424 Thanks: 15 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	Just wondering where you acquired them? They are very nice.