April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/13/2023
Standard configuration P.08 Luger manufactured by Mauser prior to World War II. The receiver is stamped "1936" over the chamber, with the right side bearing an "(Eagle) / HZaJt18" Ingolstadt repair depot waffenamt followed by Mauser "(Eagle) / 63" waffenamts. Toggle bears Mauser's clandestine "S/42" manufacturer code. Major metal components are rust blued, while some smaller components are strawed. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered walnut grips. All numbers are matching with the exception of the grips and magazine, which are unnumbered. CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their original blue finish, exhibiting areas of mild wear and thinning showing through to gray patina and some light pitting. Sideplate appears to have partially cleaned at one time, with an area showing through to silvering. Strawed components exhibit areas of wear through to gray, with some age related discoloration in worn areas. Bore is bright, exhibiting light pitting and retaining good rifling throughout. Grips show mild smoothing and a few minor marks from handling and storage.
Caliber/Bore
9x19mm Parabellum