Luger P08 War Time Proof Marks

**War Medals** · 03-02-2020, 12:52 PM

I was cleaning a Luger 1939 Code 42 and decided to count the serial numbers. I wrote them on a piece of paper as I found them. I have a couple of Luger reference books but book totals were a lot less. I figured I would see how informed members are on board and also write a reference note for future Luger buyers. I counted the number on the grips as 2.

I will post the list in a couple of days.

John

**Ben Evans** · 03-02-2020, 01:31 PM

Looks nice John

**War Medals** · 03-02-2020, 05:05 PM

Thanks Ben, comment appreciated.

John

**Mauser202** · 03-04-2020, 01:05 AM

Would love to see more and detailed pics. Really cool pistol.

**Rescue190** · 03-04-2020, 03:12 AM

Nice Luger!. A 39 dated Luger will have most of the parts numbered that are large enough to number.
John

**severin** · 03-04-2020, 03:20 PM

Hello John,

Lovely looking Luger you have!
I have followed suit, cleaned and counted the serials on my byf 41.
If I found them all, I wouldn't be surprised if I missed one or two I have 17 numbers.
I have included the serial on the mag. I should be at least two less than you as Bakelite grips weren't numbered.
I release I haven't necessarily used the correct terminology in the list, please point out my mistakes.

Barrel
Trigger guard
Receiver
Take down lever
Side plate
Sear
Safety
Safety lever
Extractor
Toggle
Back of the toggle
Connecting pin
Trigger
Hold open bar
Breechblock
Firing pin
Magazine

Jonathan.

**War Medals** · 03-07-2020, 03:40 PM

Hi Jonathan, I reviewed your listing of Luger number parts. I found a couple of different names in your list but correctly listed.

1. Safety - Sear Pin Safety
2. Take Down Lever - Locking Bolt

Frame has full Serial Number XXXX
Receiver has full Serial Number XXXX

It is nice to hear someone is also taking good care of their Lugers.
You did a good job listing all the marked parts. Important for collectors to know this when purchasing a Luger. Big difference in price when there is a replacement part. Becomes a shooter.

I will post a couple of additional pics of pistol as requested.

John

**severin** · 03-07-2020, 07:35 PM

Hi John,

Thanks for the correct naming of parts.

Looking forward to seeing some more pictures of your Luger.

Jonathan

**War Medals** · 03-07-2020, 08:42 PM

Hi Jonathan,

Here are a few pics I took today with a little better lighting, hope you like.

John

**severin** · 03-07-2020, 09:15 PM

Hi John,

What a beauty, a really lovely looking example. The pictures do you proud.

For my money the Luger is the most elegant design, nothing comes close in terms of it's appearance.

Past, present, or future designs can't match it.

So in my humble opinion I can never see too many pictures of fine looking Lugers such as yours John!

Jonathan.