Info please

Fishoil · 01-10-2015, 07:27 PM

Hello,

I am new to The P08 Luger, I have always wanted one but the cost was too high for my wallet. This Christmas my father gave me a luger that belonged to my little brother, we lost him to cancer three years ago, so this means so much to me. From the research I have done so far I believe this to be a pistol built by Mauser for the U.S. market, " 1908 type Mauser 42 suffix code L 1940 " One thing that confuses me is that all of the pics of commercial sale Lugers I have seen had Germany or made in Germany stamped on the frame somewhere, mine is stamped on the under side of the barrel. This Luger looks like it is in almost unfired condition there is no metal wear and the finish looks consistant everywhere even in the mag well and on the magazine other than at the top of the mag from inserting into the mag well. Any info on this pistol would be greatly appreciated. I couldnt fit all the pics, but the mag is stamped P08 - FXO and has one of the Nazi eagles with a 37 under it. Again any info would be great including a value although I will never sell this Luger.

Fishoil · 01-10-2015, 07:37 PM

Added the rest of the pics.

Edward Tinker · 01-10-2015, 08:21 PM

You have what is normally called a 1940/42 - 1940 the date and 42 the Mauser code. It is a 1908 model.

Was made for the military - the Made in Germany is an after the war changed barrel, since these years were not made for USA import. Also, pretty sure its been reblued - but its still very nice and the history of it, makes it invaluable

ed

K.Wilhelm · 01-11-2015, 10:11 AM

Looks like rebarreled, buffed & reblued; but still a nice sentimental piece. Bill

Sergio Natali · 01-11-2015, 11:58 AM

The blueing looks a bit too good to be original, still I would say that it's a beautiful gun ho have and keep.

Sergio

rhuff · 01-11-2015, 05:50 PM

What a wonderful heirloom you have received. I agree with what has been said above. Enjoy!!

Geo99 · 02-15-2015, 02:18 AM

$1100-1200

mrerick · 02-15-2015, 08:36 AM

Your Mauser was originally made for military usage, as reflected by the E/655 inspection stamps.

At some point, it was refurbished and refinished, then prepared for export to the US market. The "Made in Germany" stamp would reflect a period after 1989 when West Germany ceased to exist and the country unified.

I know that Mauser had a program at the factory to refurbish and sell military Lugers, but these are clearly marked by the factory on the front grip strap.

Congratulations on this family heirloom. These are very well made, and have very high metallurgy.

Marc

01-10-2015, 07:27 PM	#1
Fishoil New User Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 2 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Info please Hello, I am new to The P08 Luger, I have always wanted one but the cost was too high for my wallet. This Christmas my father gave me a luger that belonged to my little brother, we lost him to cancer three years ago, so this means so much to me. From the research I have done so far I believe this to be a pistol built by Mauser for the U.S. market, " 1908 type Mauser 42 suffix code L 1940 " One thing that confuses me is that all of the pics of commercial sale Lugers I have seen had Germany or made in Germany stamped on the frame somewhere, mine is stamped on the under side of the barrel. This Luger looks like it is in almost unfired condition there is no metal wear and the finish looks consistant everywhere even in the mag well and on the magazine other than at the top of the mag from inserting into the mag well. Any info on this pistol would be greatly appreciated. I couldnt fit all the pics, but the mag is stamped P08 - FXO and has one of the Nazi eagles with a 37 under it. Again any info would be great including a value although I will never sell this Luger. Attached Thumbnails

01-10-2015, 07:37 PM	#2
Fishoil New User Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 2 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Added the rest of the pics. Attached Thumbnails

01-10-2015, 08:21 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	You have what is normally called a 1940/42 - 1940 the date and 42 the Mauser code. It is a 1908 model. Was made for the military - the Made in Germany is an after the war changed barrel, since these years were not made for USA import. Also, pretty sure its been reblued - but its still very nice and the history of it, makes it invaluable 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

01-11-2015, 10:11 AM	#4
K.Wilhelm User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Central Colorado Posts: 215 Thanks: 45 Thanked 109 Times in 66 Posts	Looks like rebarreled, buffed & reblued; but still a nice sentimental piece. Bill __________________ NRA Endowment Life member Proud veteran of the Naval Security Group

01-11-2015, 11:58 AM	#5
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	The blueing looks a bit too good to be original, still I would say that it's a beautiful gun ho have and keep. Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

01-11-2015, 05:50 PM	#6
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	What a wonderful heirloom you have received. I agree with what has been said above. Enjoy!!

02-15-2015, 02:18 AM	#7
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 396 Thanks: 100 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	$1100-1200 __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

02-15-2015, 08:36 AM	#8
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,370 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Your Mauser was originally made for military usage, as reflected by the E/655 inspection stamps. At some point, it was refurbished and refinished, then prepared for export to the US market. The "Made in Germany" stamp would reflect a period after 1989 when West Germany ceased to exist and the country unified. I know that Mauser had a program at the factory to refurbish and sell military Lugers, but these are clearly marked by the factory on the front grip strap. Congratulations on this family heirloom. These are very well made, and have very high metallurgy. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.