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World War II Nazi 1938 Dated Mauser Luger with "byf" Markings and "ku" Luftwaffe Proofs

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World War II Nazi 1938 Dated Mauser Luger with  byf  Markings and  ku  Luftwaffe Proofs
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World War II Nazi 1938 Dated Mauser Luger with "byf" Markings and "ku" Luftwaffe Proofs

This is a scarce example of a WWII production P.08 Luger. This series of Luger was assembled in 1944/45 after normal Luger production had stopped and is theorized that they were assembled by the Krieghoff factory using left over P.08 Luger parts from the Mauser factory. It is estimated that a total quantity of 5,000 were manufactured. The barrel extension of the pistol is dated 1938 and was intended as a field replacement part as it carries a small "s/42" mark on the left side, along with the serial number (1901) and small "Ku" serial number suffix. The front toggle is marked with the "byf" code for the Mauser factory. This example has standard military markings and serial number placement. The full serial number "1901" is stamped on the frame and barrel extension only with the last two digits of the serial number "01" stamped on the various small parts. The barrel is marked with a small "42" proof on the underside and a late war "Krieghoff/LZA" Luftwaffe acceptance proof on the upper left side of the barrel. This Luger is complete with one all blue "fxo/Eagle 37" marked magazine with an unnumbered aluminum base.

Manufucture: Mauser
Model: P08
BBL: 3 7/8 inch round
Stock:
Guage: 9 mm Luger
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 1901

Very fine as arsenal/importer refurbished with 98% of the late war style dipped blue finish with edge and high spot wear. The grips are also in very fine condition with nice distinct checkering and minor handling marks overall. This Luger has all matching numbers except the magazine as noted above.