German, WW2, P.08 9mm Luger, Dated 1941, By Mauser-Werke (BYF), with matching serial numbers, deactivated

*German, WW2, P.08 9mm Luger, Dated 1941, by Mauser-Werke (BYF), with matching serial numbers, Deactivated*

4" Barrel, 9mm, Serial number 4329.

A superb Luger with matching numbers (except magazine). Serial number 4329 stamped on the frame before the barrel, and under the barrel and the abbreviated 29 is also written. "byf" marked on the top - the makers wartime code for Mauser-Werke AG, Oberndorf a./N. 3 Heer waffenamt proof marks with straight wings, two with 655 clearly marked below, (waffenamt records: WaA655, P08, Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf (BW), 1939–41)

Magazine marked 5399, waffenamt with straight wings over 63. Aluminum Bottom. (waffenamt records: WaA63, P08, Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf (BW) 1935–39)

The Luger, also known as the Luger P08, is a toggle-locked, recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol. It was manufactured in various models by multiple nations between 1898 and 1949. Georg Luger patented the original design, aiming to enhance the Borchardt C-93 pistol. Initially, it was produced by the German company Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) as the Parabellum Automatic Pistol, Borchardt-Luger System. DWM ceased to exist as a stand alone company when they merged into Mauser works in 1930.

The Luger found official adoption by the Swiss military in 1900, the Imperial German Navy in 1906, and the German Army in 1908. In 1908, the German Army replaced the Reichs revolver with the DWM Parabellum pistol, naming it Pistole Modell 1908 (P.08) Parabellum.

*Condition*
This rare Luger is in great condition. The magazine release button works and the mag itself is also in good condition. Fully deactivated. Please see pictures for more detail.

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