Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Mauser P.08 Luger.
During and after World War II, the Soviet Union captured numerous German P.08 Luger pistols. These pistols were often refurbished in Soviet arsenals and later distributed to various Eastern Bloc countries, including East Germany, for use by the Volkspolizei (VoPo). A distinctive feature of many of these "Russian Capture" (RC) Lugers is an "X" stamp on the receiver, indicating Soviet refurbishment. During the refurbishment process, parts from multiple guns were often combined and force-matched to create working firearms. In some cases, newly manufactured parts were added, such as East German sideplates or newly proofed replacement barrels. Russian Captured Lugers in this configuration may feature refinished blue finishes, plastic "VoPo" "bullseye" grips, an official East German arsenal "sunburst" acceptance mark on the frame, and electro-penciled or re-stamped numbers to match components. Collectors and historians view these mixed-part pistols as artifacts reflecting the extensive Soviet efforts to refurbish and repurpose captured German weaponry for continued use within the Eastern Bloc, representing another chapter in the long history of the Parabellum pistol.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: P.08 Luger
Serial: 1247u
Date of Manufacture: 1940
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with V-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: East German "VoPo" Plastic "Bullseye" Grips with Checkering
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The top of the chamber is marked with the date of manufacture “1940". The top of the toggle is marked “S/42” and “47”. The left side of the breechblock is marked with an Eagle proof mark. The right side of the receiver is marked with two "Eagle/655" proof marks and a German "Eagle/Swastika" mark. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number "1247", alongside an "X", indicating that this example was a Russian Captured P.08 Luger. The left side of the frame is marked with an East German "VoPo" sunburst mark. The bottom of the barrel is marked with a "Crown/N" proof mark. The front of the frame is marked with the serial number “1247u”. The magazine features an aluminum bottom and is marked “1247”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Pistole Parabellum, commonly known as the Luger or Pistole 08 (P.08), is a toggle-locked, recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol renowned for its distinctive design and historical significance. Developed by Austro-Hungarian firearms designer Georg Luger, the pistol was patented in 1898 as a major improvement over the earlier Borchardt C-93. It was first manufactured by the German arms firm Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) under the name “Parabellum Automatic Pistol, Borchardt-Luger System.” While the earliest models from 1900 were chambered in 7.65×21mm Parabellum, Luger developed the iconic 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge in 1902 to meet military demands for greater stopping power. Following adoption by the Swiss military in 1900 and the Imperial German Navy as the Marinepistole 1904, the firearm reached its definitive military configuration when the German Army officially adopted it in 1908 as the Pistole 08 (P.08), featuring a 4-inch barrel and no grip safety. Beyond Germany, various configurations of the Parabellum pistol were adopted as standard service sidearms by several countries, including Switzerland, Portugal, the Netherlands, Brazil, Bolivia, and Bulgaria. The P.08 is one of the most famously associated handguns used by Germany during both World Wars, the interwar Weimar Republic, and the postwar East German Volkspolizei. Despite its eventual replacement by the Walther P38 as the standard German service pistol in 1938, production of the P.08 continued into World War II, and it remains an iconic symbol of 20th-century firearm design.
Contents:
Model: P.08 Luger
Serial: 1247u
Date of Manufacture: 1940
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with V-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: East German "VoPo" Plastic "Bullseye" Grips with Checkering
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The top of the chamber is marked with the date of manufacture “1940". The top of the toggle is marked “S/42” and “47”. The left side of the breechblock is marked with an Eagle proof mark. The right side of the receiver is marked with two "Eagle/655" proof marks and a German "Eagle/Swastika" mark. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number "1247", alongside an "X", indicating that this example was a Russian Captured P.08 Luger. The left side of the frame is marked with an East German "VoPo" sunburst mark. The bottom of the barrel is marked with a "Crown/N" proof mark. The front of the frame is marked with the serial number “1247u”. The magazine features an aluminum bottom and is marked “1247”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Pistole Parabellum, commonly known as the Luger or Pistole 08 (P.08), is a toggle-locked, recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol renowned for its distinctive design and historical significance. Developed by Austro-Hungarian firearms designer Georg Luger, the pistol was patented in 1898 as a major improvement over the earlier Borchardt C-93. It was first manufactured by the German arms firm Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) under the name “Parabellum Automatic Pistol, Borchardt-Luger System.” While the earliest models from 1900 were chambered in 7.65×21mm Parabellum, Luger developed the iconic 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge in 1902 to meet military demands for greater stopping power. Following adoption by the Swiss military in 1900 and the Imperial German Navy as the Marinepistole 1904, the firearm reached its definitive military configuration when the German Army officially adopted it in 1908 as the Pistole 08 (P.08), featuring a 4-inch barrel and no grip safety. Beyond Germany, various configurations of the Parabellum pistol were adopted as standard service sidearms by several countries, including Switzerland, Portugal, the Netherlands, Brazil, Bolivia, and Bulgaria. The P.08 is one of the most famously associated handguns used by Germany during both World Wars, the interwar Weimar Republic, and the postwar East German Volkspolizei. Despite its eventual replacement by the Walther P38 as the standard German service pistol in 1938, production of the P.08 continued into World War II, and it remains an iconic symbol of 20th-century firearm design.
Contents:
This example will ship with one 8-round magazine.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1185691882 |
BidPrice: |
1.25 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-07-12 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
1650 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-07-12 17:27:14 |
