March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/17/2022
German Mauser "S/42" code P.08 Luger semi automatic pistol with holster. Made 1937 as marked on the chamber. "S/42" marked on the toggle. No import marks found. Matching serials throughout, including the wood grips. "(Eagle) / 63" waffenamts on the right side of the chamber. Blade front sight with v-notch rear. Factory all blued finish on the metal components (the switch from blue/straw to all blued occurred in late 1937). Checkered wood grips. Matching numbered aluminum bottom magazine with a blue steel body. "(Eagle) / 63" waffenamt and "S/42" on the base. Includes a "HANS ROMER/1937/NEU-ULM" marked brown leather hard shell holster. There is an "(Eagle) / WaA435" waffenamt on the back. CONDTION: Metal retains 50% of its original finish with heavy finish wear and cleaned patina throughout. Some spatters of surface rust are present. Grips are excellent overall. Bore is shiny and retains strong rifling. Mechanically fine. Magazine has finish wear and some surface rust on the back. Holster has wear and some scratches. Stitching is tight, as are the belt loops. JWA