April 27-30, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/30/2021
Originally manufactured during the Great War, this P.08 was likely later reworked for commercial sales in and outside of Germany. The chamber area has been scrubbed and has been refinished with a high polish blue, which is also present on the barrel. Right side of receiver is marked with arsenal proofs, which are partially overstamped by spurious "FRANKENSCHLOSS/ SUHL". Spurious eagle over "N" stamps are present on the right side of the receiver, right side of toggle and breech block, and bottom of barrel. Bottom of barrel is stamped "CAL. 7,65". "a" serial number suffix is present beneath the frame serial number. Major metal components have been entirely refinished, with the exception of the locking bolt, trigger, and magazine catch button, which retain some straw finish. All matching numbers, which are likely force matched, with some components being numbered in the military fashion, instead of the proper commercial style which was used for these Lugers. Grips and magazine are unmarked. Complete with a letter, detailing the history of Frankenschloss Lugers. CONDITION: Metal components retain the vast majority of their reapplied blue finishes, exhibiting some minor areas of wear that show through to bright silvering. Numerous dings and marks are present beneath the finish, with some scattered oxidation on the frame. Strawed components retain little of their straw finish and show some areas of age-related discoloration. Mirror bore, with good rifling throughout. Checkered walnut grips show smoothing all around, as well as a few nicks to the diamonds. Left grip panel bears a minor loss on the top. MLW