This is one of the most highly coveted war-time Mauser Lugers. The 41-42 is the only two digit date in conjunction with the 42 code. This is a 9mm Parabellum with the short Mauser frame (+2mm) a stock lug and the 4" (100mm) barrel. This is a battlefield rig with a period holster, all matching Luger, loading tool and extra magazine.  (1085)

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The extractor is marked "Geladen" (Loaded) with the safety marked "Gesichert" with thumb safety down for safe. These are matching walnut fine checked grips a hold open, and all the numbers match.

This Luger possesses the Type IV magazine with the blued FXO body and aluminum bottom pinned through the the body. Military proofs include the E655 acceptance proof.  During the war to disguise production from the Allies Mauser began using codes instead of their customary Banner Logo.  First was the S/42, then in 1939 began the "42" code which was followed in 1941 with the "byf".  This brief overlap in 1941 gave us the 41/42 in such low production numbers (estimated 7,000) that it is very hard to find if not rare in excellent condition.

Characteristic of the of "42" Code Mausers all the small parts are blued with the hot salt blue finish and contain the Mauser "hump" the 2mm extension of the frame to cover the rear main axel pin when in full recoil.

This "o" suffix gun places this within the middle of the "o" suffix range.  There are no proofs on the bottom of the magazine and there is an Eagle 37 on the FXO magazine.  The 8.81 under the serial number of the barrel is the gauge marking.

This is a very clean gun with the Eagle 655 proof on the top left of the barrel and the P08 on the side of the frame. The barrel condition is very good, shiny with only light freckling at the throat from the corrosive primers used during that period.

After 1936 the small parts on the Mauser were blued, this example has the original matching magazine. In February 1941 the "42" code was changed to byf and while there is believed to be some overlap between the byf and 41 code Lugers it is written that only an estimated 7,000 models with these markings were produced.

The inside of the gun reflects the care it has received by it's owners these past 68 years.  The rear main axel pin has the last two digits of the serial number per the 1933 order and with the Luger in full recoil position you can see the Mauser "hump" that holds the axel pin in place.

The Eagle 655 for the 1st and 2nd Stage Inspections and the Eagle with the Swastika is the military acceptance stamp that was adopted in late 1939. 

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.

The holster is in excellent shape with the leather still soft and subtle.  All the stitching is intact including the pull strap and load tool pouch. This rig comes with a loading tool and an additional magazine (not matching). Just a fantastic collectors gun for the serious Mauser collector.