Mauser P.08 “G-Date” S/42 9mm Luger, 1935 Third Reich Army Contract, Matching Numbers
Manufactured in 1935, this Mauser P.08 “G-Date” S/42 is one of roughly 54,000 Lugers produced for the Wehrmacht during the final pre-war year of full rust-blue finish. It retains matching serial numbers on all major and minor parts—including one magazine—and bears correct droop-wing eagle/WaA 63 inspection marks and the chamber “G” code that confirm its early Army acceptance. The pistol comes with its original 1935-dated Berlin hard-shell holster, preserving a complete, historic set that appeals to both shooters and collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks with strong, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratches, scuffs, and small blemishes are present on the rust-blue finish. The matching-number magazine does not hold the slide open on the last round and will require attention; the second magazine functions correctly.
What’s Included
- Mauser P.08 “G-Date” S/42 pistol
- 1935 Robert Larsen (Berlin) hard-shell leather P.08 holster
- 1x 8-round nickel-plated steel magazine numbered to the pistol
- 1x 8-round nickel-plated steel magazine (unnumbered)
This G-Date Luger reflects Mauser’s transitional production methods, retaining the desirable rust-blue finish with straw-colored small parts that were soon phased out. The S/42 toggle code and WaA 63 proofs verify Mauser Oberndorf manufacture and Army acceptance, giving the pistol clear historical provenance.
The full-size 9mm Luger platform balances well in hand, with its original checkered walnut grips showing sharp, even checkering. Iron sights consist of the period-correct inverted-V front blade and integral V-notch rear.
Mechanically, the short-recoil toggle-lock action cycles smoothly, and the manual safety engages positively. The clean bore with strong rifling indicates careful maintenance over the decades.
Accompanied by the matching-year Berlin holster, this pistol presents a complete 1935 Army rig—an increasingly scarce find for enthusiasts of German military firearms.