![]() Also, probably as a result of the pin across the top of the magazine well, the toggle lock doesn't hold open as it should. The cut on the underside of the barrel is visible, as are the simply hideous deactivation markings. Takedown lever is pinned, although it's been done in a much more discreet way when compared to my P38. I apologise profusely to any American forum members, as this one has been well and truly neutered. I note that the serial number is in the ' m' block, which I understand as being the last batch issued to the Wehrmacht before the focus switched to manufacturing for foreign export.Īnd now for the bad news. The only wear appears to have been caused by drawing it in and out of a holster, and so I don't think this one saw much hard combat. The workmanship is incredible, especially considering this one is a mid-war piece. They refer to these pistols as the Rolls Royce of handguns, and in-hand I can see why. I present the new crown jewel of my deact collection: A 1942-dated P08 Luger, manufactured by Mauser. Finally holding in your hands that item you've wanted for an age. There comes a time in every militaria collector's life where he finally lands that prized catch, that item he's been after for seemingly forever. ![]()
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