This is a nice example of a early pre-WWII Mauser Luger pistol manufactured by the Mauser factory in 1936 that has one of the rare/scarce "Eagle/Hza. J.L. 18" proofed barrel extension. This is a HEERESZEUGAMT(Army Quartermaster Office) proof that represents a German Army equipment depot. This usually indicates that this weapon was marked for issuance or rework at Army Depot 18 and in many instances these weapons were intended as replacement for weapons lost or damaged during battle. The chamber is dated "1936" and the front toggle has the wartime code of "S/42", for the Mauser factory. The right side barrel extension has the proof noted above next to a double "Eagle/63" Waffenamt proof along with the single Eagle firing proof. It is numbered in the military fashion with the full serial number (1836) on the major components with the last two digits stamped on the various small parts. It is complete with one blue unmarked magazine with an aluminum base that is stamped with only a single number "2". This early Luger is complete with a 1936 dated brown leather holster, stamped on the back "SCHAMBACH & Co./BERLIN/1936" over an "Eagle/WaA94" Waffenamt proof.

Very fine as partially refurbished with 80% of the faded blued finish overall with wear on the edges and high spots, with thinning on the front grip strap with the rear grip strap having the stock lug ground off and refinished. The small parts retain, 25% of their straw colors overall. The walnut grips are in very good condition with nice distinct checkering on both sides showing honest original wear across the tops of the checkering. The holster is in very fine condition with nice medium brown color overall, showing light wear on top of the flap and the lower toe area with nice tight, white stitching and clear distinct markings on the back. This Luger has all matching numbers except the magazine as noted above. A very desirable prewar Luger with a scarce Depot issue/rework proof mark.