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Lot Description

** 42 Code 1938 Dated P.08 Luger in Holster with Two Magazines

World War II

9mm Para. 3.9" barrel length. SN: 2032x. Blued metal finish overall with checkered walnut grips. Short recoil operated striker action autoloading pistol using a toggle locked action and fed by detachable single stack magazines. Majority of parts match, but the grip panels are replacements, and the item has a replaced hold open latch showing the serial number 57. The toggle link displays the 42 manufacturer code indicating the pistol was manufactured by Mauser, and is dated 1938 on the top of the barrel extension. Item displays martial markings including the {WWII German Eagle} stamp on the barrel, barrel extension, and breechblock. The barrel extension is additionally marked with two {Eagle/555} Waffenampt markings. Barrel gauge marking reads 8,82. Item comes with two aluminum base plug magazines: one numbered 941f with a further marking of 2/1001 on the left body, and a second WWII German model numbered 2623a with the spare + marking and {Eagle/63} Waffenampt mark. Comes with a WWII period leather holster that shows the {Eagle/WaA142} Waffenampt mark, and 1939 date marking. The manufacturer marking reads O. REICHEL/LENGEFELD. Included in the holster is the standard blued Luger multitool struck {Eagle/WaA140}.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

Very Good. Bore is Bright with strong rifling throughout. The metal finish shows some light pitting over the forward frame and flanks of the barrel. There are some signs of spalling or surface flaking on the muzzle consistent with damage caused by fragmentation such as shrapnel. Sideplate shows pitting and mars. The gripstraps are a gray to brown patina. The barrel extension color suggests possible arsenal refinishing. Grips have handling wear, mars, and some dark discolorations. Both magazines display handling and insertion wear. Holster shows some cracking and scattered abrasions and flaking overall.

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