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Lot #3384
Lot #3386

Lot 3385: Pre-World War II Mauser "S/42" Code "1937" Date Luger Pistol

Excellent Pre-World War II Mauser "S/42" Code "1937" Date Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Lot 3385: Pre-World War II Mauser "S/42" Code "1937" Date Luger Pistol

Excellent Pre-World War II Mauser "S/42" Code "1937" Date Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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Excellent Pre-World War II Mauser "S/42" Code "1937" Date Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: P08
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue/straw
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1611
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 270
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling and some light streaking near the muzzle.
Description:

Manufactured in 1937. Features blade front and notch rear sights, "1937" on the chamber, "S/42" on the toggle link, drooped wing "eagle/63" proofs on the extension and barrel, and "eagle" firing proofs on the barrel, extension, and breech block. With straw finished small parts and niter blue springs, pins and screws. All visible serial numbers match, along with matching "24" partials on small parts, including the interior of both grip panels. With a blue finished magazine with "eagle/63" proofed alloy base numbered to another pistol.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish and 90% plus original straw colors with some minor holster pattern edge wear on the muzzle and frame, some thinning with a few small patches of freckling/pitting, and otherwise limited minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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