German Luger Collectibles


This is an all matching Parabellum with 2 matching magazines and a 1937 SA *Sturmabteilung* (Storm Troopers) 1937 Chamber dated Mauser S/42 Code built for the German military. This Parabellum is 9mm with a 4" (100mm) barrel that is proofed and serial numbered to the gun. Serial number placement is in the military ("exposed") style. The thumb safety is marked "Gesichert" and extractor "Geladen." This example has all matching numbers and was presented to an early Nazi SA party member in 1937.


The front grip strap of the gun bears the name of the original owner's SA NSAP Gruppe Berlin-Brandenburg association. This P-08 shows minimal wear which would suggest the owner was a high party official and that this was a "parade gun".

This is an all matching gun with the serial number and gauge markings on the barrel and the old style "z" suffix on the receiver. The "z" suffix tells us this was one of the last 1937 models that were built. Questions to Josef@phoenixinvestmentarms.com 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.

This is a standard 1934 Model gun designated by collectors as the "1937" Dated S/42 Mauser. The first toggle link is marked with the S/42 Mauser code. There is the "V" rear sight on the rear toggle link and the last two digits of the serial number appear.

After Hitler took power in 1933, the SA became increasingly anxious for power and saw themselves as the replacement for the German army. This angered the regular army (Reichswehr) who were already quite annoyed at the Nazi party. It also led to tension with other leaders within the party who saw the SA as a dangerous and radical organization, especially since common SA practice was to swear loyalty to local SA commanders rather than Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party as a whole.
	LEFT: Adolph Hitler and the SA Leader Ernst Röhm at eh Nuremburg Rally both wearing the SA uniform
The SA was the basis from which was founded Hitler's power and it morphed into the SS; until the point the SA & SS grew to the point they challenged each other. Despite his earlier agreement with Hitler, Röhm still clung to his vision of a new German army with the SA at its core. By early 1934, this vision directly conflicted with Hitler's plan to consolidate power and expand the Reichswehr. Röhm's success could only come at Hitler's expense.
	Moreover it wasn't just the Reichswehr that viewed the SA as a threat. Several of Hitler's lieutenants including Prussian premier Hermann Göring, Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, SS Chief Heinrich Himmler, and Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess, positioning themselves against Röhm. As a result, a political struggle within the party grew, with those closest to Hitler, When Hitler found that Ernest Röhm the head of the SA was a homosexual he initiated an arrest warrant for the leaders of the SA and Röhm in particular which ended his career and once imprisoned his life.


Mauser-Werke and Berliner-Karlsruher Industrie-Werke (BKIW), [BKIW was the successor to DWM (Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken)] had common ownership. In 1930 the machinery, technicians and supplies were moved from Berlin-Wittenau to Oberndorf and BKIW's interest in the Parabellum ceased. DWM was in the "u" block and the guns shipped contained and Mauser continued with the "v" suffix in 1934.

This Luger has been cared for over the years and shows well both inside and out. The barrel is strong with distinctive lands and grooves. There is a "V" notched rear sight with the last two digits of the serial number and a stock lug.

This is a good clean example of the Mauser S/42 1937 Model. Note the last two digits of the serial number on the top of the thumb safety. It has shows the Mauser deep blue and displays minor holster wear. There appears to be no pitting or damage to the surface and represents a fine example of that period Luger.

The Extractor is marked "GELADEN" German for "loaded'. it has the short sear and a hold open after the last round us fired. This presentation SA Parabellum has the very early SA symbol engraved on the side frame. Very rare with the additional SA Gruppe Berlin-Brandenburg on the front strap. Truly a remarkable gun.

The SA (Sturm Abteilung) Group Berlin-Brandenburg was one of the most important originators of the storm department, the paramilitary fight organization of the NSDAP (National Association German Worker Party). The group which existed under partly varying names from 1926 to 1945 played a decisive role with the Entfesselung of the wild SA terror during the last years of the Weimar republic and by the connection of the Nazi (National Socialist) rule in the years 1933 and 1934. After the events of the Röhm termination of the summer of 1934 its role was reduced up to the breakdown of the Nazi system in spring, 1945 to a widely shadowy position as a bare military sport and propaganda organization. ? - 30.06.1934 SA-Gruppenführer Karl Ernst (erschossen) (1937 - 1941) SA-Gruppenführer Dietrich von Jagow

This is a very clean gun with an excellent barrel and all matching including the magazine. The inside of the weapon has been cleaned and oiled and exhibits the care of previous owners.

Hitler & Goering in an early 1920's SA Rally.

Early SA Insignia

The term Sturmabteilung predates the founding of the Nazi Party in 1919. It originally comes from the specialized assault troops used by Germany in World War I utilizing Hutier infiltration tactics. Instead of a large mass assault, the Sturmabteilung was organized into small squads of a few soldiers each.

The first official German stormtroop unit was authorized on 2 March 1915; German high command ordered the VIII Corps to form a detachment for the testing of experimental weapons and the development of appropriate tactics that could break the deadlock on the Western Front. On 2 October 1916, Generalquartiermeister Erich Ludendorff ordered all German armies in the west to form a battalion of stormtroops. First applied during the German Eighth Army's siege of Riga, then again at the Battle of Caporetto, their wider use in March 1918 allowed to push back Italian lines tens of kilometers.


The leather is still strong and subtle with the original white stitching. All parts are intact and functional including the pull strap. Brown leather is a premium collectible especially during WWII. The general uniform regulations required that all leather be colored black began in the early 1930's. Rank and file SA troopers died their leather black while the Party Leaders and Officers retained the brown leather.

Pictured above in 1938 SA troopers used for crowd control had their leather belts and chest straps in the black configuration while officers and party leaders retained the brown. By this time the uniform regulations of the new NSDAP (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei) government was determining uniform policy and separation from the Weimar army.

This is a very well preserved dated holster that has all the stitching intact and in the white original color. Inside the lid is the 78 year old inscription of the owner and either their party number or serial number faded over time. It is likely that if the records still exist this rig can be traced to the original owner.

The holster is well preserved and fully functional. As an early production holster it was originally brown to match the leather and uniforms of the "brown shirts". In extraordinary condition and well cared for over the past 78 years.

Both magazines are matching with the blued sleeve and type I aluminum bottom. The loading tool is proofed with the Eagle 63.

Above we have the proof markings on the back of the holster along with Waffen Amt marking in the early style with stick straight wings. The holster is dated 1937 and contains the manufacturers stamp. The holster is still soft leather, with all the stitching intact and still in the white. All parts of the holster are functional.

After the takeover of the state power by the NSDAP in 1933 Berlin SA experienced a fickle growth once more: In summer of 1933 the group Berlin-Brandenburg had already reached a strength from 63,000 men who were made up of four Berliners and two Brandenburg sub-groups with 29 standards or G-Sturmbannen. The guidance of the group lay since March, 1933 with Karl Ernst who took over this position as a special Protegé from Ernst Röhm, while his predecessor Helldorf changed as a chief constable to Potsdam. Seriously one succeeded – in developing in particular after the integration of the regional steel helmet-federations, (Stahlhelm - Veteran), Berlin-Brandenburg SA till 1934 on a strength of about 200,000 men with which the biggest expansion was reached in the history of the group.


The pistol shows the minor honest wear of war with shiny points at the high ridges where it came in contact with the holster. The Mauser manufactured "hump" at the rear of the frame this is the classic Model 1934 as manufactured for German Military Acceptance as witnessed by the various Eagle 63 Waffen Amt proofs.

Above the serial number and the last two digits of the serial number appear on all the small parts of this P-08. NOTE: Photographs taken today with the high mega-pixel camera show more than we sometimes can see with the human eye. Magnified close-ups show us tool marks and natural surface conditions that one normally doesn't see in the ordinary handling of the weapon.


The marvelous history and growth of the National Socialist is represented by this historical gun. While it is difficult today to understand Nazism it is a lesson in history that we must learn well or as the saying goes "we are condemned to repeat it". This is in very clean condition and an exceptionally fine piece.

Sturm Abteilung (SA) leaders with Der Fuhrer wearing the brown leather in a picture prior to July 2, 1934 when the SA purge diminished the roll of the street troopers and imposed military absorption of many of the SA members into the SS.


The inside of this gun is in very good condition. You can see all the matching numbers on the small parts including the trigger, the sear stop safety, and the proof on the barrel. This Luger has been cared for well and is looking for another good home. This Parabellum is all matching including the rear connecting pin which was ordered in March 1932 to be marked to the weapon to prevent their being exchanged by mistake.

One of the methods to identify Mauser frames is the 2mm extension which covers the rear main axel pin. 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 thereon.

Serial numbers appear on the inside of the walnut grips and on the top of the 1st toggle, back of 2nd toggle and on the top of the thumb safety. "GESICHERT" translates as 'safe' and when the thumb safety is pushed up the gun is ready to fire. The front and rear grip straps and the condition of the grips leads one to believe this Parabellum spent more time in the holster than in the hands of the original owner. In 1937 Mauser stopped the rust bluing of their Lugers and adopted a salt bluing process that was used on the entire gun instead of the 'straw bluing' one comes to expect on the locking lever, trigger, magazine release and thumb safety.

It is entirely subjective to give any Luger a rating of excellent or fine, just as it is to declare it xx% blued or strawed. Few Lugers 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. This Luger is identified as a curio and can be send directly to C&R licensees and above. Questions to: josef@phoenixinvestmentarms.com