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Scarce German Navy "G" Date S/42 Code Mauser Luger Rig with Two Matching Magazines and Navy Marked H

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Scarce German Navy  G  Date S/42 Code Mauser Luger Rig with Two Matching Magazines and Navy Marked H
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Scarce German Navy "G" Date S/42 Code Mauser Luger Rig with Two Matching Magazines and Navy Marked Holster

There early "G" date Navy Lugers were procured in two different serial number/letter block with this specific example being in the second subvariation. Based on the data in Jan Still's book "Third Reich Luger" there were approximately 20,000 procured in this block. These "G" Navy Lugers are extremely rare and very seldom seen as they saw heavy use for almost 8 long years of war with many being lost at sea. The chamber has the distinctive "G" markings indicating that it was produced in 1935 with the front grip strap correctly professionally restamped "Eagle M/N/1410", indicating it was a North Sea issue Luger. The front toggle has the correct "S/42" Mauser code. The right side of the barrel extension has the double "Eagle/63" proofs next to the early drooped wing Mauser firing proof. It is correctly numbered in the military manner with the full serial number (2516f) stamped on the front of the frame with (2516) stamped on the barrel and barrel extension. It is complete with two type one nickel plated magazines with aluminum bases, which are marked "N/1410/2516/f/Eagle/63" and "N/1410/x/2516/+/Eagle 63" proof respectively. This scarce Luger is complete with an original early issue Navy marked holster. The back side is marked "NYPPEL & BORNS/HANNOVER/1936" over a single "Eagle/M" Navy proofmark.

Manufucture: Mauser
Model: P08
BBL: 3 7/8 inch round
Stock:
Guage: 9 mm Luger
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 2516f

Fine as partially restored with 60% of the faded blue finish remaining overall with edge and high spot wear overall with thinning and oxidation of the blue on the grip straps. There is a small section of light pitting on the left side of the front sight base. The small parts retain 50% of their straw colors overall. The replacement grips are very fine, but do not fit well. The holster is also in very fine condition with a nice even color overall with tight stitching showing heavier age cracking on the lower toe of the holster. mixed with minor handling marks on the flap. The markings are clear and distinct.