W+F Bern started marking the parts with the steel type used on the 06/29 pistols. This has been the source of some confusion also. We first published an overview of steel types used in nazi era Mausers, Swiss 06/29 and postwar Parabellum pistols in the book 'The Parabellum Is Back! 1945-2000'.The Parabellum Pistole 08 (P08) recoil-operated semi-automatic pistols were originally designed by Georg Luger of Loewe & Company in the United States in 1898, which attributed to their popular nick name "Luger". The firm fought hard to secure a military contract, but the heavy price tags of these pistols made it difficult.Barrels were 100mm and are predominantly marked with the barrel gauge between 8.81-8.83. This is a standard 1934 Model gun designated by collectors as the 1938 "S/42" Mauser. This Luger has all matching numbers. The finish is very good and this model has a hold open latch and stock lug.Here we present a Nazi German S/42 Code P.08 Luger Pistol, made by Mauser-Werke in Oberndorf, Germany in 1937. This variant of the Luger Pistol is notable for its "S/42" code, which was a secret designation for the Mauser company, which made it. This was done after the brutal Treaty of Versailles put stringent limits on Germany's military ...The Luger P08 Parabellum is a recoil-operated, locked breech, semi-automatic, striker fired pistol. The pistol is manufactured from ordnance steel and has high lustre bluing finish on the metal parts. ... Markings - ERFURT 1917; British proof mark 41 with crown cipher; various small manufacturing ciphers and proof house marks. History / Summary.1917 DWM LP.08 9mm Artillery Luger Lange Pistole - Survivor of the Great War & The Treaty of Versailles. GI#: 102588947. German Luger 1917 DWM LP.08 9mm Lange Pistole For assistance: (877) MOB-GUNS - (877) 662-4867 Sales at MOBGUNS dotcom MOBGUNS dotcom This LP.08's eight-inch barrel has b ...Click for more info.611 posts · Joined 2016. #2 · Aug 4, 2016. .30 Luger (7.65 Parabellum) was the original Luger caliber, and some pistols in that caliber are very valuable. But most of the Lugers around in .30 Luger caliber were sold here between wars. They are often referred to as "1920 commercial" Lugers, and most were rebarrelled military surplus guns ...Class: Curio & Relic Handgun. Description: This is a very fine example of an original pre-war 1940 dated, "42 code" Nazi Mauser Luger rig. These Lugers feature a salt blue metal finish with checkered walnut grips. The chamber area is marked with the full date of 1940 with the new "42" code marking for the Mauser factory on the front toggle.The P08 Luger pistol is probably the most famous pistol ever and has been the subject of a long list of publications. This book gives a concise history of the pistol (including production, codes and markings), its variants and accessories, but also offers new information on stocks, magazines and intended successors. Many new and special pictures.Marking on P08 Takedown Tool. ... My P08 takedown tool has the following Waffenampt Marking. WaA 815. ... Shown below are two Mauser manufactured, code S/42 Lugers. 1937 dated, serial number 3271x .(late 1937) 1938 dated, serial number 7289i. Both guns have two matching magazines. The holsters shown are 1936 and 1937 dated.The Luger, more than any other pistol, legitimized the concept of a reliable, handy service-caliber handgun. A standard World War I Imperial P.08 "Luger," exhibits this classic pistol's classic lines. It is probably the most instantly recognizable handgun silhouette in the world. Ultimately produced in scores of variations, the Luger was the ...The Luger Pistol - Identification & Value. The Luger pistol has a shape and design like no other pistol from the same era. The Luger can be identified by the toggle joint on top of the firearm directly in front of the V-shaped rear sight. At the end of the barrel is a V-blade sight to match. These simple sights help with accuracy past 50 yards.The 41-42 Parabellum is a production of the transition in 1941 to the byf code in 1941. There are estimated to be only 7,000 41-42 Codes made in January 1941 consistent with the average monthly production of Mauser of 10,000. of these The 41/42 is a highly desirable Luger for the collector. The primary military arm of the Ordnungspolizei was ...1918 P08 Marking front Grip Strap. I have a 1918 P08 which looks like a WW2 re-arsenal. Has (42) on the toggle and matching last two numbers of the serial number. On the front grip strap it has the marking P.S.A.479. with lines through them.You have a World War One German Luger, made at the Erfurt Royal armory, in 1918. The "1920" isn't a date, it is the property marking of the Weimar government that was created after WWI. The markings on the front grip strap indicate to which unit the Luger was issued during the great war, and is crossed out to indicate the Luger is passed ...The Luger will usually have witness marks on the underside of the barrel/receiver joint and the standard 100mm barrel models will have them on the front sight ...The P08 nine-millimeter Parabellum—or Luger—pistol was the brainchild of its namesake inventor, and it served Germany faithfully during both world wars. Often associated with the Nazi regime ...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 ...German Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) Luger P08. $1,649.99. 7.65X21MM PARABELLUM (.30 LUGER) SEMI AUTOMATIC 8 ROUNDS 4 BARREL. $1,649.99. Used. Good. Add to CartHelp with P08 Luger. Wear marks are consistent, colors are correct, lines and edges are sharp, numbers aren't washed out, internals are still in-the-white. It's always hard to tell from pictures but it seems very unlikely it was refinished given the evidence. A pre-WW2 Luger this nice can easily fetch $2-3k.For the beginning as well as the advanced collector. This is a chance for both the expert and the beginner to show off their collections. Jan C. Still is the owner of this Forum and the author of: Central Powers Pistols, Axis Pistols, Imperial Lugers, Weimar Lugers & Third Reich Lugers. The acquisition of these books is recommended but not ...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...Hummel markings are the marks found on the underside of a Hummel figurine. These marks are used to date and authenticate a Hummel figurine. The marking usually displays the logo of...Excellent WWII Nazi Mauser "byf" Code, 42 Date P08 Luger Pistol with 1942 Dated HolsterThis is an excellent example of a late 1942 production Luger P.08 pistol that was produced at the end of regular Nazi Army production. These late Mauser production Lugers have acquired the collector term "Black Widow" based on them having the late war all salt blued finish which is very dark in color, with ...1942 should be the correct year. I think 1943 was the last year for Luger production, although some were probably assembled from spare parts later. The German Army had adopted the Walther P.38 way back in 1938 to replace the Luger, but it took a while to ramp up production.I bought my 1st Luger yesterday and Im trying to learn as much as I can about it. From what i can tell (and please I'm very happy to be corrected) its a 1908 1st issue military all matching including magazine. it has not had the hold open modification, it has the unit markings of 3.Ch.R.5.14.1911 Erfurt P08 with "L.K.1" unit marking. Hi there, I recently purchased a 1911 Erfurt P08, with the serial number 2578. It's in great/excellent condition and is totally original with all matching serial numbers (including the grips), with the exception of the magazine (serial number 528). It has the unit marking on the front strap "L.K.1.".In this listing we are selling a highly sought after P08 cambered in 9mm. This luger comes with several dirty bird markings, with all parts matching. Even the magazine matches the gun. The gun also comes with the correct holster, "Dirty Bird" marking on the back of the holster as well. This metal is 90% with the bore being mint, having been ...Thanks: 33. Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts. Breakdown of P08 markings. Hi all, When I first joined the forum I posted some pics of my P08 for some general feedback and received some great information that I really appreciated. This time however I decided to post a complete breakdown of my P08 showing all the marking I could find with the hope ...This Luger P.08 Pistol is dated "1918", the year it was made. Imperial German military proof and acceptance marks are located on the right side of the chamber. The DWM monogram is prominent on the top of the toggle. This pistol comes in an original German military flap holster of heavy leather. It is marked "FRANZ HERRMANN/-ERFURT-/1916 ...26 Sep 2022 ... luger pistol p08 value ? Jump to Latest ... markings on it first luger I have actually held in person. ... I have been on a few hour crash course on ...Mauser Luger Magazine Suffix Pictorial ... German Police Markings 1900-1936 Updated at: www.historywritinsteel.com. ... 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.For sale is a Luger P08 in 9mm luger. Comes with 3 mags 2 wood base with 31 on them. 4in barrel. Has L.D. 91 shown in pics. All of the proof marks should be in the pics. Thank you.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 Luger Pistol - Identification & Value. The Luger pistol has a shape and design like no other pistol from the same era. The Luger can be identified by the toggle joint on top of the firearm directly in front of the V-shaped rear sight. At the end of the barrel is a V-blade sight to match. These simple sights help with accuracy past 50 yards.Cyrillic safety and extractor markings. A Bulgarian lion acceptance mark in lieu of standard German proof marks. Serial numbers from 1 - 5000 and 1C - 5000C; This comprised the largest single batch of Bulgarian Lugers, although they would receiver 5,600 German P08 models in 1943 as military aid.The "1920" is a Weimar Republic property mark. Your Luger started as a WW-I military pistol. The 2/1001 mark is a concealment code of the Ernst Thalmann organization, making these high quality milled magazines after WW-II in the Haenel plant in Suhl. This was East Germany at the time.The Luger is one of the most "available" military handguns in the world and their values can range from around $1,800 to $10,000 and up, depending upon the model, year of manufacture, the manufacturer, and of course, condition. The average price for a 95 percent condition Code 42 or byf Mauser-produced P.08 model is around the $2,000 to ...6538 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · May 30, 2019. The first is an underlined "T" indicating that the pistol is either a 1917 or 1918 DWM. " 'To everything there is a season...a time for war and a time for peace'. and this is the time for war". Reverend Peter Muhlenberg, January 21, 1776, Woodstock, Virginia.22 Jan 2024 ... Today we have the German Luger P.08 from World War 2! Check out Venture Surplus here (Discount Code 2shottv) ...179 posts · Joined 2007. #1 · Jan 17, 2011. I bought a Luger 9mm P08, marked "Erfurt 1918", late in 1988. It has matching numbers, 3407, or the last one or two digits ("07" or "7") on everything except for …2 Aug 2022 ... Lugers and P38 Markings ... Luger P08 I. díl movie. Milan Manycz•13K ... DWM Luger 1908 Pattern Pistol Carbine - All Matching Serial Numbers - 9mm ...The following tables list the base forms for police unit marks found in German Small Arms Markings From Authentic Sources by J. Goertz and D. Bryans, Walsworth Publishing Co., Marceline MO, USA, 1997. This book contains English translations of the actual regulations issued by the German authorities from the Imperial and Weimar eras, and is an …WW2 Luger P08 Magazine bottom original German Pistol clip end aluminum spare set. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned. $144.99. rad.militaria.and.collectibles (1,106) 100%. or Best Offer. Free shipping. from Canada. Glock 26 OEM 10 Round 9mm Magazine. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned. $25.00.SOLD FOR: $1835. LSB#: 210925DA25. Make: DWM. Model: Parabellum, Post-War Alphabet Army. Serial Number: 4377a. Year of Manufacture: 1921. Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19mm Parabellum) Action Type: Toggle Type Striker-Fired Semi-Auto, Removable Magazine. Markings: The front face of the frame and the bottom of the barrel are each marked "4377 / a".Your Luger, S#2331t, is classified as a 29DWM in Jan Still's 'Weimar Lugers'. It was made in 1929. As Jerry stated before, this Luger started out as a commercial. It originally had a 30 cal. barrel. and no sear safety. The 9mm barrel and sear safety were added at an arsenal.What appears to be a Luger P08. This is a firearm that was a gift to my late father-in-law, and the only thing I know about it is that the weapon does fire. My Mother-in-law is selling her house and wants to sell the gun at a reasonable price, but I don't want anyone to take advantage of her.Realism: The Umarex Legends Luger P08 CO2 BB Airgun is very close to the real steel P08 (Luger) and even has the P.08 markings on it. If you where to put a real P08 side by side they would look like mirror images so in terms of looks this replica gun has it. If you're looking for working parts there are not a lot other than the trigger, magazine release, and safety.East German Luger Rework, aka VOPO. Imported between 1996 and 1999, primarily by Miltex of La Plata, Maryland. These Russian re-worked 9mm Luger pistols, were the first surplus Lugers imported to the United States since 1960s military surplus boom. Primarily captured by Soviet troops during WWII, these Lugers may be found with original matching ...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 ...The iconic P08 Parabellum Luger pistol was one of the most recognizable handguns ever made. Even people who don’t know guns know the Luger. The unique design of the weapon had some eclectic origins. The P08 Parabellum was an evolutionary development of the C-93 Borchardt, a larger, more unwieldy weapon. The Construktion-93 Borchardt sported ...Description: This 1918 Erfurt P-08 Luger, 9mm pistol is in excellent operational condition and would be a great collectable if not for the following: 1. The blued finish applied to this gun in recent years is incorrect for P-08 Lugers, for any Luger. The good news is, all the markings are legible (date, serial numbers, proof marks), except for ...