This is an exceptionally nice example of a very scarce mid-WWII Commercial contract Mauser Banner P.08 Luger pistol chambered in 9 mm Luger with two matching magazines. These Lugers fell into the range of those considered as a standard commercial Luger that were intended for sales within Germany to high ranking civilian officials or in some cases a sudo-military or police contract. They usually exhibit excellent workmanship with a high quality salt blue finish and checkered walnut grips. The chamber is stamped "42" for 1942, the last year the Luger pistol was manufactured by Mauser and the Mauser Banner trademark is stamped on the front toggle. The left side of the barrel extension and breechblock are stamped with a single Nazi "Eagle/N" commercial proof acceptance mark. The pistol is numbered in the military fashion with the full serial number (8187y) stamped on the front of the frame and not on the barrel and "8187" on the left side of the barrel extension. The last two digits of the serial number (87) are stamped on the various small parts. Comes with two "FXO Eagle 37" proofed magazines with the pinned aluminum bases, each stamped with 8187. It is complete with a late production brown leather holster that is marked "A. FISCHER/BERLIN.C./1942/Nazi Eagle Proof" on the back.

Excellent plus. The pistol retains 99% of the original blue finish showing edge and high spot wear with one patch of pitting present on right center frame rail. The grips are excellent showing some very minor handling wear, a few light handling marks and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with a nice medium brown color, some minor wear and light stains, clear sharp markings and tight stitching. As noted this Luger has all matching numbers to include both magazines. A scarce late production Mauser Banner Commercial Luger.