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Very Early Pre-World War II 1936 Dated Mauser Banner Commercial Luger Pistol Rig

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Pistols Start Price:2,250.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Very Early Pre-World War II 1936 Dated Mauser Banner Commercial Luger Pistol Rig
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Very Early Pre-World War II 1936 Dated Mauser Banner Commercial Luger Pistol Rig

This is an excellent example of an early production 1936 dated Commercial Mauser Banner Luger Pistol rig complete with two original matching magazines and commercial holster. This serial number range of Lugers were not intended for military or foreign contracts and were sold within Germany. All these early pre-WWII Banner Lugers exhibit some of the best machining and blue finishes that rivaled the early pre-WWI commercial contract Lugers. This particular example has a factory defect exhibited on the right toggle knob which is absent of knurling (writer believes this to be why it was redirected to commercial sales). The chamber is dated 1936 and it has the standard Mauser banner is on the toggle. The left side of the barrel extension and left side of the breechblock are all stamped with a single "crown/U" commercial firing proof. No other proofs are on the pistol. It is in a very early commercial serial number range in the "V" block. The full serial number"4264" is stamped on the front of the frame (with v suffix) and the underside of the barrel and left side of the barrel extension (absent of the suffix). The partial serial number "64" is stamped on various small parts. It is fitted with checkered walnut grips and comes with two early nickel plated magazines with aluminum bases re-marked "4264v" on each magazine. Complete with a very early pre-WWII brown leather commercial holster that has the strap on the front and a single "Akah/Crossed Rifles" logo of the Albricht Kind company.

Manufucture: Mauser
Model: P08
BBL: 3 7/8 inch round
Stock:
Guage: 9 mm Luger
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 4264v

Excellent. The pistol retains 95% original blue finish showing wear on the muzzle, edges and high spots. There is some spotting on the rear grip strap. The grips are very fine showing some minor wear, a few minor nicks and dents, and crisp overall checkering. The markings are clear. The holster is very fine with a nice medium brown color and minor surface wear/scuffing on top of the flap. The stitching is tight and the markings on the back are clear and sharp. An excellent early Mauser Banner commercial Luger rig.