“1937” Date s/42 Code Luger P.08 Pistol C&R World War II GERMAN MAUSER DROOP EAGLE/63 Proofed THIRD REICH 9mm Semi-Auto

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“1937” Date s/42 Code Luger P.08 Pistol C&R World War II GERMAN MAUSER

DROOP EAGLE/63 Proofed THIRD REICH 9mm Semi-Auto

Here we present a C&R German s/42 Code 1937 Date Mauser P.08 Luger, made in 1937.  Manufactured by Mauser in 1937, using a combination “S/42” code on top of the receiver ring. Introduced during the early years of the Third Reich Party’s dominance of Germany, the code system was intended to obscure the scale and speed of German re-armament. Based on Hugo Borchardt’s novel design of a semi-automatic pistol, the “Luger” pistol was designed by Georg Luger, the man tasked with taking an awkward, cumbersome and expensive pistol and making it into one of the world’s most iconic firearms of all time. The Model P.08 was adopted by Germany and was used through both WWI and WWII.

This piece is “1937” dated on the barrel and has the Mauser company’s coded designation of “s/42”. Interestingly, since the terms of the Treaty of Versailles only allowed the German Simson & Company to produce any of the few small arms granted Germany after World War I, arms production was done secretly at Mauser, among others. This example has the Droop Eagle/63 military proof mark along with other Third Reich inspection marks.

The overall condition is very good. Refinished long ago. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The grips are solid. Numbers match throughout with the exception of the period correct unnumbered magazine. A great piece made just before the war!

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 4 inches.

Caliber: 9x19mm Luger

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

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$2500
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