Mauser Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken P08 Luger SA Pistol. Manufactured in 1939, this pistol is one of more than 120,000 Lugers that were made in that year for German Air Force, Infantry, and Naval troops. When DWM merged into a consortium in 1930, all production equipment and parts were transferred to the Mauser factory in Oberndorf ...SN 5586. The Luger or Parabellum pistol is perhaps one of the most recognizable semi-automatics in history. A veteran of two world wars, these workhorses served on land, sea, and air, and were a prized war trophy for returning Doughboys and G.I.s. In addition to German Imperial and Nazi military models, Lugers were also manufactured for police ...Luger P08 magazine indetification of markings and year of manufacture. ... New Collectors Board German: German Mfg. (non-P08) Pistols & Holsters. 1933-1945: Mauser Lugers. Army, Navy, Police German: Foreign Mfg. Pistols and Holsters. 1900-1918: P.08-Army Lugers. Top Contributors this MonthImage Sold Item; $2,035.00 - Used OTHER MODEL WWI 1918 ERFURT P08 9MM LUGER ALL MATCHING NUMBERS LAYAWAY AVAILABLE! 4 INCH " BARREL Sold Location: Zion, IL 60099 Sold Date: 5/14/2024 12:00:00 AM $1,725.00 - Used OTHER MODEL 9MM LUGER FIREARMS WWI P.08 DWM 1916 EXCELLENT ORIGINAL & MATCHING P08 …Arms and other weapons. Luger unit I.D. A friend showed me WW2 bring back P08 Luger. The date on the barrel is 1918. The serial number is 1539 with what appears to be the letter L above the numbers 884 at the point where the barrel joins the receiver. The pistol came with one wooden base magazine numbered 5918.Excellent World War II Mauser "byf" Code 1941 Production "Black Widow" P.08 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with HolsterFixed sights, with "41" date on the chamber and "byf" manufacturer code on the toggle. The barrel extension is marked with a pair of "eagle/655" proofs and an "eagle/swastika" proof, which is repeated on the barrel and breechblock. Except for the grips and magazine, numbers match ...654 posts · Joined 2012. #6 · Jul 10, 2014. AS Ron indicated, the only original paint on any Luger is the safe marking under the safety lever. It usually says "GESICHERT", but can also be in other languages such as SAFE, RUST, etc. Everything else was filled in by people wanting to make the lettering or markings stand out.Luger production ceased at Mauser in 1942, making the military marked byf 42 P.08 the last wartime P.08. The code byf was the three‑letter secret code for Mauser. The Mauser P.38 began production in late 1942 and was also marked byf 42 . Because of a somewhat rocky startup manufacturing P.38s in late 1942, with a high percentage of rejections ...Jan 21, 2018 · Today I am visiting Simpson Ltd in Galesburg, Illinois - the question we are look at is one of the most common they hear from customers: how do you tell if a...Luger P08 forum; Yesterday I inherited a 1936 Luger. I'm still in awe and would very much appreciate any insight into the markings. Display your banner here. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Last. Jump to page: Results 1 to 10 of 30 Yesterday I inherited a 1936 Luger. I'm still in awe and would very much appreciate any insight into the markings.What you see on the Luger mag base is a suffix letter to the serial number and it does appear that it's a b. The magazine is not matched to your Luger which is not at all unusual and will not detract from it's value. Note on the frame under the serial number that there is also a letter. That appears to be an "x".The lug at the bottom rear of the grip was for a shoulder stock, but again those were uncommon by WWII. The gun was made in 1937, and S/42 was the code number assigned to the famous Mauser company. In Germany, code numbers/letters were assigned to arms makers for security purposes, even though in reality, most makers …Sir, the P08 grips in your photo are post WW2 Italian made repros with added phony markings. TH. ... Grip Marking, 1900 US Test Luger #6786~ Attached Thumbnails 08-29-2017, 06:49 PM #8: Eugen. User . Join Date: Apr 2016. Location: Newburgh,IN. Posts: 768 Thanks: 370 ...Pay attention, men! It is a Mauser produced gun, most likely a BYF 41, as evidenced by the 41 code on the chamber and the P08 designation on the left side of the frame (only Mauser made lugers had P08 stamped there), and the Mauser Eagle/655 proofs on the right receiver. It has a mismatched middle toggle that came from a Krieghoff made luger ...1940. Suffixes are placed on a Luger AFTER it has reached the first 10,000 guns for that series and are primarily placed on military guns. There are commercial, contract serial numbers and even mixtures of military style and commercial style numbers that may have assorted markings and even suffixes. Numbering usually went from 1-9,999 then 1a ...Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts. Help identify markings on PO8. Hi all. I have a Russian capture luger that is rough shape - but she is a great shooter . There are initials on the right side of the gun that are as follows E.C.C.S.A Under that is what appears to be a faint import mark . Could this have been a police or possibly a prison guard pistol ...Examine the area beneath the Luger barrel on the metal in front of the trigger guard. Most Lugers have a four-digit serial number stamped into the metal. World War One German Lugers feature a four-digit serial number with a letter after or below the number. Identify the serial number. Identify the last two digits of the serial number.It is the Eagle/Mg10 stamping that requires explanation. Per Luger collectors the E/Mg10 marking is rarely encountered. The subject Police holster E/Mg10 stamping is recognized by collectors as authentic, based on three examples seen on WwMg/41 dated WW2 military issued P08 holsters.SN 5408. The Luger or Parabellum pistol is perhaps one of the most recognizable semi-automatics in history. A veteran of two world wars, these workhorses served on land, …This is a common pistol, but I could not locate a comparable example from recently sold Gunbroker listings. Most of what I saw there were refinished or well-worn with mismatched magazines and sold in the $900 to $1,200 range. I would think this is worth more, likely in the neighborhood of $1,500-$1,800. reply share. #5.P08 Luger, Walter P38, Browning HP, and P35 Radom all work. Colt M1911 does NOT fit. Nor does an Iphone8. Marked "ATF 40", P08, and Waffenamted. Imported. The source for authentic, quality reproduction WW2 uniforms and field gear, since 1992.I don't see a lightening bolt "3" or "E" under the sn on the frame. I don't have my books to check if a "ns" no suffix block was made in 1940, but on the way from the "z" block back to the "a" block there is a no-suffix block. Values: These were selling for $600 or so the last time a bunch were imported a few years ago.It is a pistol made by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) during the First World War in 1916 and comes complete with military markings, matching numbers, and the original holster. This World War I vintage DWM Luger P-08 has matching numbers and the original holster. (Picture courtesy Cabela's). Military markings on the back strap of ...The Mauser factory did this in an attempt to hide the fact that it was producing small arms in violation of the treaty. In 1934 Mauser got its first Military P.08 contract from the German government. These pistols were marked with "K." Beginning in 1935 the Mauser factory began by marking the guns with the "G" instead of "K."Coat the barrel with a release agent like common Johnson's Paste Wax and bed the block on one side of the barrel using bedding epoxy, or just hardware store 1 hour epoxy. Mark it as to which side it fits, then bed the other block to the other side. When clamped on the barrel you want about 3/16" gap between the blocks.Coat the barrel with a release agent like common Johnson's Paste Wax and bed the block on one side of the barrel using bedding epoxy, or just hardware store 1 hour epoxy. Mark it as to which side it fits, then bed the other block to the other side. When clamped on the barrel you want about 3/16" gap between the blocks.download hosted by and courtesy of the Luger Forum www.lugerforum.com 1900 Swiss + Grip Safety Safety Takedown# export May 4, 1900 Swiss Parliament accepts final design of Pistole Parabellum. Commercial production begins coincident with first Swiss Military contract, production start date uncertain.German military proof and acceptance marks are located throughout. The overall condition is fine. The original blue finish is 90% or better. The markings are clear and legible. The serial numbers match, including the grips, but with the exception of the magazine. ... WWI "1914" DATED Erfurt Arsenal P08 LUGER Pistol Description:24 Apr 2021 ... ... markings changed to a blank chamber for the rest of the production run. These were all Army and police pistols, with no commercial ...Sir, the P08 grips in your photo are post WW2 Italian made repros with added phony markings. TH. ... Grip Marking, 1900 US Test Luger #6786~ Attached ThumbnailsRC p08 with unknown marking. Tags p08 luger. Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 10 replies 5 participants last post by 1234USMC Jan 31, 2018. 1. 1234USMC Discussion starter 6 posts · Joined 2018 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Jan 30, 2018 (Edited by Moderator ...Luger Proof/Acceptance Mark Identification Guide (1898-1945) This is one of a series of identification guides for small arms. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre-1945 manufacture. If anyone has questions or suggestions, please contact [email protected] .Iconic World War I Imperial German 9mm Pistol. Here we present a WWI “1914” Dated Luger P08 Pistol, made at the Royal Arsenal at Erfurt, Germany. These were made for the Imperial German Army and were used in the bitter fighting of trench warfare of the Great War. Georg Luger was the inventor and the namesake of this very successful invention.Mauser Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken P08 Luger SA Pistol. Manufactured in 1939, this pistol is one of more than 120,000 Lugers that were made in that year for German Air Force, Infantry, and Naval troops. When DWM merged into a consortium in 1930, all production equipment and parts were transferred to the Mauser factory in Oberndorf ...3 Oct 2021 ... Comments10 ; Luger P.08 Detail Strip & Maintenance. Iraqveteran8888 · 237K views ; Development of the Luger Automatic Pistol. Forgotten Weapons ...Get the best deals on luger p08 magazine when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. ... MAGAZINE FOR LUGER P08 ERMA 8-ROUND STAINLESS FOLLOWER 9MM BLUED EUC-NO MARKINGS. $55.00. $9.00 shipping. HKS P-08 Magazine Speedloader for 9mm Mitchell Arms P-08 and ...Step 6. Take down the slide number, which is just above the beginning of the pistol butt, or handle. The Luger P08 pistol, also referred to as the Pistole Parabellum, was first produced in 1900. It was designed by Hugo Borchardt but patented by Georg J. Luger. Though the Luger was used mostly by German forces in World War I and II, Finland ...The Luger P08 is not ambidextrous, as the manual safety and magazine release are designed for right-handed shooters. What is the design origin of the Luger P08? The Luger P08's design was inspired by the earlier Borchardt C-93 pistol, which also utilized a toggle-lock action.In early 1941 there was a change from the 122 to fxo marked magazines. The first fxo's had the P08 stamped in the direction shown in the top magazine in your picture. Some collectors would call that P08 upside down. These were prevalent in 41 byf's with a p,q,r,s suffixes. After that, the P08 was stamped in the other direction as shown in the ...When it comes to taking medications, it is crucial to ensure that you are consuming the right pill for your condition. Pill markings play a vital role in helping individuals identi...Sir, the P08 grips in your photo are post WW2 Italian made repros with added phony markings. TH. ... Grip Marking, 1900 US Test Luger #6786~ Attached ThumbnailsThe Luger P08 tool offered by Keepshooting.com is a reproduction of the original tool that was issued with each pistol. Each tool has been professionally manufactured to replicate the original in terms of size, feel and function. ... The lack of markings will also prevent others from trying to pass these off as originals. As noted, the Luger ...4" barrel, 9mm caliber. Last two digits of year of manufacture—41 or 42—stamped over chamber. There is a stock lug and Mauser banner on front toggle link. Extractor and safety both marked. Proofmarks were commercial. Grips are walnut or black plastic. Approximately 2,000 manufactured for sale to Nazi political groups.4" barrel, 9mm caliber. Last two digits of year of manufacture—41 or 42—stamped over chamber. There is a stock lug and Mauser banner on front toggle link. Extractor and safety both marked. Proofmarks were commercial. Grips are walnut or black plastic. Approximately 2,000 manufactured for sale to Nazi political groups.Kreighoff Waffenfabrik was a smallish arms company that wanted to get into major contracts with the rearming German military in the 1930s. They began by bidding on a contract for 10,000 Luger pistols for the Luftwaffe, and won. Krieghoff had previously worked as a subcontractor for the Simson company rebuilding Lugers under the Weimar government.3 Jun 2021 ... 30 Luger due to the treaty of Versailles which banned the 9mm cartridge in Germany. As far as serial numbers on small parts, commercial guns ...Luger Proof/Acceptance Mark Identification Guide (1898-1945) This is one of a series of identification guides for small arms. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre-1945 manufacture. If anyone has questions or suggestions, please contact [email protected] .14 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Apr 26, 2008. I got this with a 41/42 luger and I don't know if it is real or a repro. Please help me to identify it. Rear top of the holster is EUE/40 with the eagle off to the side and under that WaA300. Inside the flap, stamped in large black letters is PO8. The leather of the body of the holster is, rather ...Thanked 17 Times in 8 Posts. 1939 P08 Ejector Keeps Failing. Hello, I purchased the P08 in the spring of 2018. The original plum ejector failed the first time I took it to the range (image 8798), after maybe 18 rounds. I subsequently installed an ejector purchased from SARCO; this ejector lasted about 25 rounds (image 8840txt).Quickly take apart & reassemble a Luger (p.08) pistol. Brought to you by Legacy-Collectibes.com ! Visit our website where you can buy high quality, all origi...Mar 27, 2016 · 2483 posts · Joined 2003. #12 · Mar 29, 2016. P-08 means "Pistole, Model of 1908" which is a military designation for a 9mm pistol purchased for military use only. The commercial 7.65mm Lugers are not military pistols by virtue of their caliber.Left side: fxo over E37, P08, near top of mag another E37 Mag 4 Plastic bottom Left side: fxo over E37, P08, followed by a stamped 3 digit #, near top of mag another E37 Also have magazine that matches my 1938 dated S/42. No markings on the blued magazine, but the aluminum bottom has E63 or E83.zz Silver None have markings Mag 1,4,5,6,8 wood bottomArms and other weapons. Luger unit I.D. A friend showed me WW2 bring back P08 Luger. The date on the barrel is 1918. The serial number is 1539 with what appears to be the letter L above the numbers 884 at the point where the barrel joins the receiver. The pistol came with one wooden base magazine numbered 5918.The holster is for a 4" army. It is marked on the front of the holster (just left of the broken pull up strap). It is brown in color. It is quite worn on the outer topside and upper side of the lid, the strap from the lid, and the barrel area of the holster. The pull up strap is loose, and only 4 1/2" in length.It's what collectors commonly call a "double date" Luger. It was made in 1918 for issue to the Imperial German Army and later stamped 1920 to identify it as government property of the Weimar Republic. I do not see any markings to suggest that it was captured by the Russians but it has "Bullseye" grips that are of East German origin.A really nice holster that will complete any WWI Era P08 Luger pistol. Ready to display or use! The Pistole Parabellum—or Parabellum-Pistole (Pistol Parabellum), commonly known as just Luger—is a toggle-locked recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol produced in several models and by several nations from 1898 to 1948.Try to size photos to 1024 pixels along the longest axis, and take them in shaded indirect sunlight without flash, and in sharp focus. Show any markings in closeup. Only three armories would have been producing Lugers in 1939, and only two would have marked this date over the chamber. An asterisk "star" mark might be associated with usage in ...There are a lot of marking on the under side of the barrel that I haven't seen on other Lugers. Where the barrel meets the frame on the under side are the numbers 8.83, immediately down the barrel from that is the small cursive "d", then the serial 4194. Just beyond the serial, is a stamp I can't identify, but the letters "NP" clearly stamped ...When it comes to taking medications, it is crucial to ensure that you are consuming the right pill for your condition. Pill markings play a vital role in helping individuals identi...5 Feb 2023 ... Hey guys! Today we take a look at the infamous Luger P08, this particular one a East German VoPo Luger from RTI! Enjoy!Estimated value of 1918-1920 German Luger. Whats the value of a Luger with matching markings, 6235 w/matching 35 on every part. DWM and 8.82 underneath the 6235 under the barrel. Wood base w/wood buttons on the clip to match the wood ... by tenelli.Identification of “Luger” Model P08 Pistols WARNING: Ensure the Pistol is unloaded Serial # on Frame: Serial # on Receiver: Make/Code on Toggle: Chamber Year Date/Code: Calibre: Chamber Year Date/Code Serial # on Frame *include any suffix or prefix Serial # on Receiver Make/Code on Toggle: FRAME RECEIVERLSB#: 210506MW34. Make: Erfurt Imperial Arsenal. Model: P08 Luger. Serial Number: 4283b. Year of Manufacture: 1916. Caliber: 9mm Luger. Action Type: Toggle Action Single Action Semi-Auto, Removable Magazine Fed. Markings: The left side of the breech-bolt, sideplate, sear bar, sear bar safety, and takedown lever, the extractor, the bolt-stop ...One of the most sought after Military surplus firearms, the Luger P08 Served the German Army from 1908-1945 and beyond with Police until the 1980's. Thanks t...Today I am visiting Simpson Ltd in Galesburg, Illinois - the question we are look at is one of the most common they hear from customers: how do you tell if a...This particular Luger was produced in 1917 at Erfurt arsenal. It is a standard model Luger. It does not have the "double date" or other markings that typically signify issue in both World Wars, so it is likely just a First World War-issued pistol. I used Winchester 115gr FMJ ammunition. Recoil is pretty mild shooting a Luger.1910 DWM P08 unit markings ID Unit Markings. my profile | register | faq | search upload photo | donate | calendar : LugerForum Discussion Forums > Luger Discussion Forums > Unit Markings: 1910 DWM P08 unit markings ID User Name: Remember Me? Password: Register: All Albums: FAQ: Calendar ...The second thing I observed was that the instrument which strikes Luger witness marks must be extremely thin and extremely sharp, unlike the chisel I had at hand. Test strike #1 on the example picture is actually a double strike, because on the first strike the chisel moved too far back onto the receiver.BTW, a note on Luger serial numbers. The Germans went from 1 to 9999, then to 1a -9999a, 1b to 9999b, etc. Further they went back to 1 at the start of each year, and each contractor ran its own series. So a proper identification of a Luger must inclued the number, the suffix letter (if present), the date, and the manufacturer. (S/42 is Mauser.)The Mauser P-08 is a magazine-fed, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 9MM Luger cartridge. It is most commonly known as the Luger. It incorporates the unique toggle-lock action developed by Georg Luger. It was first produced by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken of Berlin, Germany. Mauser Werke took up the exclusive rights to ...Written by Joshua Norris. Mauser P-08 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Description. The Mauser P-08 is a magazine-fed, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the 9MM …SOLD FOR: $3475. Make: Mauser. Model: Luger Model P.08 byf Code. Serial Number: 4774. Year of Manufacture: 1941. Caliber: 9mm Luger. Action Type: Toggle Type Striker-Fired Semi-Auto, Removable Magazine. Markings: The barrel extension is marked "41" on the chamber ring, the left is marked "4774", the right has eagle over "655 ...Figure 7. 1937 S/42, sn 2591v Luger. The inner side plate number (29) is the same as the first two digits of the Lugers serial number. Figure 8. 1937 S/42, sn 2591v Luger. The barrel crown is blued. Figure 9. 1937 S/42, sn 2591v Luger, top of frame. This variation is blued on top of and inside of the frame.. Jul 11, 2012 · 1942 should be the correct yeMar 29, 2023 · Since the transitioned the year Erfurt Luger Police/Unit Marking Help. K.H. Sep 13, 2023; 1 ... P08. Daniel76; Aug 15, 2023; 5 ... 1920 Reichswehr property stamp, Weimar Army/Navy/Police unit markings, indications of Weimar Rework Show Less . Join Community Grow Your Business. Forum Staff View All lugerholsterrepair Super Moderator. The P08 Navy Luger is distinguished by the longer barrel It's what collectors commonly call a "double date" Luger. It was made in 1918 for issue to the Imperial German Army and later stamped 1920 to identify it as government property of the Weimar Republic. I do not see any markings to suggest that it was captured by the Russians but it has "Bullseye" grips that are of East German origin.1939 P08 with Nazi and Imperial markings. Hello all, I recently acquired a P08 after desiring one for many, many years. Specifically I was looking for one with a high probability of a war time capture, which I think I have. I'm hoping from the pictures, the experts here could tell me more about the history of this pistol. Jun 12, 2017 · This is a Luger P08 without Nazi marki...
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