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**Mauser 1941 byf code Luger with Holster

9mm Parabellum. 4" barrel length. SN: 9586W. Single-action semi-automatic pistol with 8-shot removable magazine, fixed sights, and stock lug. Item is a "Black Widow" variation, and has a blued military finish to slide and frame, with checkered black Bakelite grips. Features military manufacture date 41 to front of breech, with Mauser byf-code marked to top of center toggle link. There are two (Eagle/655) and two (Late-era German Eagle) military proofs marked to right of slide and barrel. Also marked P.08 to left side of frame. Serial numbers are marked under barrel and to front of frame, with partial serial numbers marked to left of slide, top of center toggle, and left side accoutrements. Marked GESICHERT to frame under safety toggle. Bakelite knobbed magazine is marked fxo, with (Eagle/37) military proof, and P.08 to left side. Included with item is a military-style leather holster marked P.08, (Graf/1940/Leipzig in oval), and (Eagle/WaA170) military proof to backside. All serial numbers match on this WWII-era Luger pistol. 

Provenance:From the Collection of Charlie Hinton

Condition:

Very good. Bore is frosty and has some evidence of pitting, residue to rifling. Loss to finish near muzzle, with some light pinpoint pitting scattered on muzzle and slide overall. Holster has scratches and wear to leather overall. 

Estimate: $1,600 - $1,800
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$2,460
05/25/2021

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