Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this historic WWII military semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Mauser "byf / 42" Code 1942 Date Luger P.08 4" 9mm Luger WWII German Military Pistol.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Mauser-Werke A.G. (Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany)
Model: Pistole 08 (P.08 Luger) - WWII German Military Contract
Serial: 3694 (Matching Sub-Components Stamped "94")
Date of Manufacture: 1942 (Receiver Ring Stamped "42")
Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19mm Parabellum)
Finish: Original Factory Salt Blued Carbon Steel
Barrel Length: 4" (100mm) Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Inverted-V Front Blade & Rear V-Notch Toggle Sight
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Grips
Action: Toggle-Action Single-Action (SA) Short-Recoil Semi-Automatic Pistol w/ Frame Safety
Markings: Receiver ring top stamped chamber date "42" (1942). Front toggle link stamped Mauser late-war secret manufacturer code "byf". Toggle, sideplate, take-down lever, sear bar, safety, & trigger stamped matching last digits "94". Receiver right side stamped w/ (2) Waffenamt Acceptance Proofs ("Eagle/135") & (1) Military Eagle Fire Proof. Barrel right side stamped w/ Eagle Fire Proof. Receiver left side stamped serial "3694". Frame left side stamped "P.08".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by Georg Luger in 1898 and adopted by the German Army in 1908, the Pistole 08 (P.08) Luger stands as one of the most famous military sidearms in world history. Renowned for its unique jointed toggle-lock mechanism, natural pointability, and precision German engineering, the Luger served as the primary military handgun through World War I and World War II. In late 1941 and 1942, Mauser transitioned from the numerical secret code "42" to the alphabetical letter code "byf" stamped on the forward toggle link. Representing the final full production year of the P.08 Luger at Mauser before production shifted entirely to the P.38, 1942 "byf" models feature receiver ring year stamps of "42". Displaying matching serial number "94" suffix stamps across its critical sub-assemblies, military Waffenamt "Eagle/135" acceptance proofs, Eagle firing proofs, and fitted with checkered walnut grips, 1942 "byf" code Mauser P.08 pistols are premier centerpieces for WWII military firearms collectors.
This authentic, historically preserved WWII military example, serial number 3694, is a genuine Mauser "byf / 42" code P.08 Luger manufactured in Oberndorf, Germany, in 1942. Chambered in 9mm Luger, this pistol features a 4-inch barrel, salt blued finish, "42" chamber date, "byf" toggle code, matching "94" sub-component numbers, sharp WWII Waffenamt "Eagle/135" acceptance proofs, and checkered walnut grips. Preserved in clean, honest WWII service condition throughout with uniform blued coverage, sharp markings and proofs, smooth mechanical toggle action, tight lockup, and a mirror-bright bore with crisp rifling. Offering verified WWII Wehrmacht military heritage and matching numbered components, this 1942 Mauser Luger represents a standout military surplus collectible.
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.
Model: Pistole 08 (P.08 Luger) - WWII German Military Contract
Serial: 3694 (Matching Sub-Components Stamped "94")
Date of Manufacture: 1942 (Receiver Ring Stamped "42")
Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19mm Parabellum)
Finish: Original Factory Salt Blued Carbon Steel
Barrel Length: 4" (100mm) Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Inverted-V Front Blade & Rear V-Notch Toggle Sight
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Grips
Action: Toggle-Action Single-Action (SA) Short-Recoil Semi-Automatic Pistol w/ Frame Safety
Markings: Receiver ring top stamped chamber date "42" (1942). Front toggle link stamped Mauser late-war secret manufacturer code "byf". Toggle, sideplate, take-down lever, sear bar, safety, & trigger stamped matching last digits "94". Receiver right side stamped w/ (2) Waffenamt Acceptance Proofs ("Eagle/135") & (1) Military Eagle Fire Proof. Barrel right side stamped w/ Eagle Fire Proof. Receiver left side stamped serial "3694". Frame left side stamped "P.08".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by Georg Luger in 1898 and adopted by the German Army in 1908, the Pistole 08 (P.08) Luger stands as one of the most famous military sidearms in world history. Renowned for its unique jointed toggle-lock mechanism, natural pointability, and precision German engineering, the Luger served as the primary military handgun through World War I and World War II. In late 1941 and 1942, Mauser transitioned from the numerical secret code "42" to the alphabetical letter code "byf" stamped on the forward toggle link. Representing the final full production year of the P.08 Luger at Mauser before production shifted entirely to the P.38, 1942 "byf" models feature receiver ring year stamps of "42". Displaying matching serial number "94" suffix stamps across its critical sub-assemblies, military Waffenamt "Eagle/135" acceptance proofs, Eagle firing proofs, and fitted with checkered walnut grips, 1942 "byf" code Mauser P.08 pistols are premier centerpieces for WWII military firearms collectors.
This authentic, historically preserved WWII military example, serial number 3694, is a genuine Mauser "byf / 42" code P.08 Luger manufactured in Oberndorf, Germany, in 1942. Chambered in 9mm Luger, this pistol features a 4-inch barrel, salt blued finish, "42" chamber date, "byf" toggle code, matching "94" sub-component numbers, sharp WWII Waffenamt "Eagle/135" acceptance proofs, and checkered walnut grips. Preserved in clean, honest WWII service condition throughout with uniform blued coverage, sharp markings and proofs, smooth mechanical toggle action, tight lockup, and a mirror-bright bore with crisp rifling. Offering verified WWII Wehrmacht military heritage and matching numbered components, this 1942 Mauser Luger represents a standout military surplus collectible.
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
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1201563883 |
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AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-20 22:00:00 |
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