PRE-WAR MAUSER “S/42” CODE “G” DATE P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL

Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

PRE-WAR MAUSER “S/42” CODE “G” DATE P.08 LUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL

24-4652
Cal. 9mm Luger
S#. 6640d

Bbl. 4″. P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol clandestinely mfg. by Mauser in 1935. The bbl. extension is marked with a “G” (1935) date over the chamber, with Mauser arsenal proofs stamped on the right. Toggle is marked with Mauser’s “S/42” mfg. code. Major metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, with some smaller components exhibiting a straw or nitre blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Blade front sight with V-notch rear sight. Nearly all serialized parts are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety lever & bar, hold-open latch, bbl., bbl. extension, breechblock, extractor, firing pin, toggles, as well as the rear toggle pin. Grips and mag. are mismatched. MAGS: 1 8-rd. aluminum bottom.

PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Charles Wagner.

STATUS: CURIO