078A-D056 – 9mmp P-08 Luger WW2 Service Pistol
Marked “1940 42” indicating 1940 production by Mauserwerke Oberndorf. Matching numbers. Original WW2 military P08 Luger pistol in 9mmp calibre manufactured by Mauser Oberndorf. Marked “40” on chamber signifying date of 19401and “42” on toggle signifying Mauser manufacture. Marked “P08” and eagle “655” on frame0 Matching numbers throughout on all parts of the pistol, only the magazine with correct aluminium base pad has a non-matching number. Pistol is in good original condition with 95% blueing remaining, wooden grips are a later replacement. In 1940 Mauser was no longer applying the straw coloured finish to the trigger, safety, mag catch, etc. and all parts of this pistol are blued, which is correct. This model is often to as the “black widow” variant.