German Luger Collectibles


Serial number placement is in the military (exposed) style. The thumb safety is marked "Gesichert" and extractor "Geladen." This example has all matching numbers including two matching magazines. The barrel is numbered and proofed and matches the frame. Collectors refer to this model as 1934 to represent the year that Mauser created the machinery for their production run of the Luger. So this 1942 dated 1934 Model although a wartime Mauser variation still exhibits an excellent example of craftsmanship.

This is a rare battlefield bring-back of an all-matching 9mm 42 byf Parabellum. This Luger has a deep blue, almost commercial color to it. This Parabellum has a stock lug, is all blued (as post 1936 Lugers were with Mauser) and a hold open. Late in 1941 the Waffen amt inspector "E/655" was replaced by "E/135" and so began the new proofs.

The barrel is matched to the gun with no caliber stamping. The "c" serial suffix puts this "1942 date early in the 1942 contract. Serial number placement is in the military ("exposed") style. The serial number appears on the front of the frame, on the side of the locking bolt, on the trigger, on the bottom of the barrel, the side plate, the left side of the receiver, the safety bar, the sear bar, the rear connecting pin, and on the extractor.

TSerial number placement is in the military ("exposed") style. The serial number appears on the front of the frame, on the side of the locking bolt, on the trigger, on the bottom of the barrel, the side plate, the left side of the receiver, the safety bar, the sear bar, the rear connecting pin, and on the extractor. The magazine is an extruded Type III fxo proofed with the black Bakelite bottom. EXT

The first toggle link is marked with the byf Mauser code. There is the "V" rear sight on the rear toggle link and the last two digits of the serial number appear. This is a basic collector gun, everyone has one in their collection. The thumb safety is marked "Gesichert" and extractor "Geladen."


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Late in 1941 the Waffenamt inspector "E/655" was replaced by "E/135" and so began the new proofs. In November 1942 formal production of the Luger stopped but there were still orders to fill and so up until 1944 Lugers were being assembled from existing stocks of parts. It is in very clean condition and an exceptionally fine piece.
CLOSE OF OF BARREL & 42 date
The Swastika/Eagle Proof with the full wings appears on the receiver, the barrel and the left side of the front toggle link. This proof began in September 1939 and simply represents the army acceptance. The last two digits of the serial number appear on the extractor, first and second toggle link and other small parts.
LARGE PICTURE OF GELADEN
On the barrel is the Eagle 135 proof then we can see the extractor marked GELADEN (Loaded) which extrudes whenever the gun is loaded. Even in the dark one can feel the extrusion on the breach block and know the gun is loaded and ready to go. On the back of the breech block you can see the straight wing eagle with the swastika which was the military acceptance proof after 1939. . The bore is good with distinctive lands and groove. The thumb safety is new style, and blued. The thumb safety is marked *'Gesichert'* and safe is down.

The Black Widow

The issue of these "black" appearing Parabellums to mostly police and Gestapo units and their use of as props in era war movies gave them the "sinister" connotation associating the Luger and the Nazi's. Ralph Shattuck, the world renowned Luger collector for over 40 years, is credited with applying the term "Black Widow" to these pistols of the 41-42 era with black plastic grips and magazines. Aptly applied the term has stuck with collectors the world over.


Late in 1941 the Waffenamt inspector "E/655" was replaced by "E/135" and so began the new proofs. In November 1942 formal production of the Luger stopped but there were still orders to fill and so up until 1944 Lugers were being assembled from existing stocks of parts. It is in very clean condition and an exceptionally fine piece.

Above Left: There are two magazines furnished with this rig, both FXO, Eagle 37 proofed. Above Right: One can see the small 2mm "hump" distinctive of the Mauser frame to protect the rear main axel pin in full recoil. Note the last two digits of the serial number on the rear main axel pin. In 1932 the Reichswehrministerium issued an order that the rear connecting pin be serial numbered to the gun which was required by order in 1933.

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The FXO on the magazine tells us that it was manufactured by C. G. Haenel Waffen-U-Fahrradfrabrik in the city of Suhl. The Eagle 37 is the German military acceptance stamp used at the Haenel Factory commonly called the Waffenamt. Proof. These magazines were salt blued/black with extruded steel, black plastic bottoms and a new zigzag spring with the P.08 markings. These magazines were supplied for mostly Mauser Lugers bearing the Code 42 or byf on the toggles and are an exceptionally durable magazine.
1ST TIME USED
To conceal production a series of alphabetical dates were assigned in addition to the code on the toggle byf (issued to Mauser in February 1941). ''42" dates are representative of the Luger accepted by the German military in 1942. This Luger has a deep blue, almost commercial color to it. This Parabellum has a stock lug, is all blued (as post 1936 Lugers were with Mauser) and a hold open.
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TEThe front and back of the holster shows it is in very good condition for a 72 year old leather war veteran. Still pliable and subtle to the touch with a minimal care it will last the collector well into the future. XT



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Back Holster Proof
We strive to provide pictures so you can judge for yourself if the gun meets your criteria. The leather is in very good condition with all the stitching intact. All parts of the holster are still pliable and functional. This rig comes with the all-matching Luger and an extra matching magazine, date stamped in history. What a wonderful WWII battlefield bring-back.

2ND TIME USED
This Luger has a deep blue, almost commercial color to it. It is in very clean condition and an exceptionally fine piece. Minor holster wear is evident on the side plate and front of the muzzle and rails. Taken from the battlefield this is one of "after the battle" souvenirs.

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On the barrel is the Eagle 135 proof then we can see the extractor marked GELADEN (Loaded) which extrudes whenever the gun is loaded. Even in the dark one can feel the extrusion on the breach block and know the gun is loaded and ready to go. On the back of the breech block you can see the straight wing eagle with the swastika which was the military acceptance proof after 1939.


These end of contract production Lugers (the P38 was under production as the side arm) were mostly issued to the SS troops that had their own procurement system. That and the fact it was issued to SS police battalions that did the occupation law enforcement behind the front line troops gave it the ominous reputation.

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The inside of the gun is clean with no evidence of pitting or rust. It has been cared for many years. This is an exceptional Luger being in such fine shape and bearing all the correct proofs and markings to make it a text book "42 byf" . See Kenyon Lugers at Random Page 288. This Luger is identified as a curio and can be send directly to C&R licensees and above. 1942 was the last production year at Mauser for the Luger.

This Luger has a deep blue, almost commercial color to it. It is in very clean condition and an exceptionally fine piece. Minor holster wear is evident on the side plate and front of the muzzle and rails. Taken from the battlefield this is one of "after the battle" souvenirs.

The Eagle 135 Proof reflects that this is an 1942 produced Luger after the E655 proof changed to E135 in 1942. The Swastika/Eagle Proof with the full wings appears on the receiver, the barrel and the left side of the front toggle link. This proof began in September 1939 and simply represents the army (Heer) acceptance.TEXT

It is entirely subjective to give any firearm a rating of excellent or fine, just as it is to declare it xx% blued or strawed. Few collectible weapons are out of the box new and these are premium priced. Bluing percentages is like Beauty, in the eye of the beholder. We strive to provide pictures so you can judge for yourself if the gun meets your criteria. Any questions or request for additional purchases email to josef@phoenixinvestmentarms.com This firearm is eligible for transfer to C&R permit holder, even in California. We are registered with CA DOJ for firearms shipment.

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