P.08
S/42 K - S/42 G - S/42 1936 - S/42 1937 - S/42 1938 - 42 1940 - 42 41 - byf 41 - byf 42
What should I tell you about this pistol? She's the Queen and was a myth for everyone and to anytime. And for me still the most beautiful lady in my safe.
Technical data:
| Caliber: | 9 mm Para |
| Function: | Recoil operated toggle; hammer inside; slide catch |
| Barrel length: | 100 mm |
| Weight: | 903 g |
| Magazine capacity: | 8 rounds |
Production data:
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Company: |
Mauser-Werke |
|
Location: |
Oberndorf am Neckar |
|
Period: |
1934 - 1942 |
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Amount: |
929,500 |
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Serial numbers: |
1 - 10000 with Suffix |
The P.08 is split in 6 major variation, according maker code. This major variation can be split in subvariations according year of production.
Variation "S/42 K" (year of production 1934; approx. 10,900 pieces)
Characteristics:
|
Legend: |
S/42 on front toggle link (code
for Mauser) |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish, small parts strawed |
| Grips: | chequered walnut grips |
| Serial number: |
2-digit number with suffix front on frame below barrel 2-digit number with suffix on mag base (not matching) 2-digit number on barrel bottom side 2-digit number left on receiver 2-digit number on side plate 2-digit number on extractor 2-digit number on front toggle link 2-digit number on safety lever 2-digit number on safety bar 2-digit number on rear toggle link 2-digit number on hold open latch 2-digit number on sear bar 2-digit number on rear toggle pin 2-digit number on locking bolt 2-digit number on chamber left 2-digit number on firing pin 2-digit number on trigger |
| Acceptance stamp: |
B90 -- S91 right on receiver B90 top left on barrel |
| Test proof stamp: |
Weimar Eagle right on receiver Weimar Eagle right on barrel Eagle left on front toggle link |
Variation "S/42 G" (year of production 1935; approx. 55,800 pieces)
Characteristics:
|
Legend: |
S/42 on front toggle link (code
for Mauser) |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish, small parts strawed |
| Grips: | chequered walnut grips |
| Serial number: |
4-digit number with suffix front on frame below barrel 4-digit number with suffix on mag base (not matching) 4-digit number on barrel bottom side 4-digit number left on receiver 2-digit number on side plate 2-digit number on extractor 2-digit number on front toggle link 2-digit number on safety lever 2-digit number on safety bar 2-digit number on rear toggle link 2-digit number on hold open latch 2-digit number on sear bar 2-digit number on rear toggle pin 2-digit number on locking bolt 2-digit number on chamber left 2-digit number on firing pin 2-digit number on trigger |
| Acceptance stamp: |
W154 -- S92 right on receiver B90 top left on barrel |
| Test proof stamp: |
Weimar Eagle right on receiver Weimar Eagle right on barrel Eagle left on front toggle link |
Holster with maker and acceptance:
Genschow&Co AG Berlin 1936
Variation "S/42" (year of production 1936; approx. 90,000 pieces)
Characteristics:
|
Legend: |
S/42 on front toggle link (code for Mauser) 1936 top of receiver (year of production) |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish, small parts strawed |
| Grips: | chequered walnut grips |
| Serial number: |
4-digit number with suffix front on frame below barrel 4-digit number with suffix on mag base (not matching) 4-digit number on barrel bottom side 4-digit number left on receiver 2-digit number on side plate 2-digit number on extractor 2-digit number on front toggle link 2-digit number on safety lever 2-digit number on safety bar 2-digit number on rear toggle link 2-digit number on hold open latch 2-digit number on sear bar 2-digit number on rear toggle pin 2-digit number on locking bolt 2-digit number on chamber left 2-digit number on firing pin 2-digit number on trigger |
| Acceptance stamp: |
2 x E/63 on receiver E/63 top left on barrel |
| Test proof stamp: |
Weimar Eagle right on receiver (middle type) Weimar Eagle right on barrel (early type) Eagle left on front toggle link |
Holster with maker and acceptance:
Rudolf Conte, Fabrik für Lederausrüstungen u. Reiseartikel, Offenbach/Main, Hessen - gjh - WaA668
Variation "S/42" (year of production 1937; approx. 116,000 pieces)
Characteristics:
|
Legend: |
S/42 on front toggle link (code for Mauser) 1937 top of receiver (year of production) |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish, small parts blued |
| Grips: | chequered walnut grips |
| Serial number: |
4-digit number with suffix front on frame below barrel 4-digit number with suffix on mag base (not matching) 4-digit number on barrel bottom side 4-digit number left on receiver 2-digit number on side plate 2-digit number on extractor 2-digit number on front toggle link 2-digit number on safety lever 2-digit number on safety bar 2-digit number on rear toggle link 2-digit number on hold open latch 2-digit number on sear bar 2-digit number on rear toggle pin 2-digit number on locking bolt 2-digit number on chamber left 2-digit number on firing pin 2-digit number on trigger |
| Acceptance stamp: |
2 x E/63 on receiver E/63 top left on barrel |
| Test proof stamp: |
Weimar Eagle right on receiver (middle type) Weimar Eagle right on barrel (early type) Eagle left on front toggle link |
Holster with maker and acceptance:
Henseler&Co, Ulm - 1939 - WaA788
Characteristics:
|
Legend: |
S/42 on front toggle link (code for Mauser) 1938 top of receiver (year of production) |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish, small parts blued |
| Grips: | chequered walnut grips |
| Serial number: |
4-digit number with suffix front on frame below barrel 4-digit number with suffix on mag base (not matching) 4-digit number on barrel bottom side 4-digit number left on receiver 2-digit number on side plate 2-digit number on extractor 2-digit number on front toggle link 2-digit number on safety lever 2-digit number on safety bar 2-digit number on rear toggle link 2-digit number on hold open latch 2-digit number on sear bar 2-digit number on rear toggle pin 2-digit number on locking bolt 2-digit number on chamber left 2-digit number on firing pin 2-digit number on trigger |
| Acceptance stamp: |
2 x E/63 on receiver E/63 top left on barrel |
| Test proof stamp: |
Eagle right on receiver Eagle right on barrel Eagle left on front toggle link |
Variation "42" (year of production 1940; approx. 137,000 pieces)
Characteristics:
|
Legend: |
42 on front toggle link (code for Mauser) 1940 top of receiver (year of production) |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish, small parts blued |
| Grips: | chequered walnut grips |
| Serial number: |
4-digit number with suffix front on frame below barrel 4-digit number with suffix on mag base (not matching) 4-digit number on barrel bottom side 4-digit number left on receiver 2-digit number on side plate 2-digit number on extractor 2-digit number on front toggle link 2-digit number on safety lever 2-digit number on safety bar 2-digit number on rear toggle link 2-digit number on hold open latch 2-digit number on sear bar 2-digit number on rear toggle pin 2-digit number on locking bolt 2-digit number on chamber left 2-digit number on firing pin 2-digit number on trigger |
| Acceptance stamp: |
2 x E/655 right on receiver E/655 top left on barrel |
| Test proof stamp: |
Eagle right on receiver Eagle right on barrel Eagle left on front toggle link |
Variation "42" (year of production 1941; approx. 7,000 pieces)
Characteristics:
|
Legend: |
42 on front toggle link (code for Mauser) 41 top of receiver (year of production) P.08 on left side |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish, small parts blued |
| Grips: | chequered walnut grips |
| Serial number: |
4-digit number with suffix front on frame below barrel 4-digit number with suffix on mag base 4-digit number on barrel bottom side 4-digit number left on receiver 2-digit number on side plate 2-digit number on extractor 2-digit number on front toggle link 2-digit number on safety lever 2-digit number on safety bar 2-digit number on rear toggle link 2-digit number on hold open latch 2-digit number on sear bar 2-digit number on rear toggle pin 2-digit number on locking bolt 2-digit number on chamber left 2-digit number on firing pin 2-digit number on trigger |
| Acceptance stamp: |
2 x E/655 right on receiver E/655 top left on barrel |
| Test proof stamp: |
Eagle right on receiver Eagle right on barrel Eagle left on front toggle link |
Characteristics:
|
Legend: |
byf on front toggle link 41 top of receiver P.08 on left side |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish, small parts blued |
| Grips: | chequered walnut grips |
| Serial number: |
4-digit number with suffix front on frame below barrel 4-digit number with suffix on mag base (not matching) 4-digit number on barrel bottom side 4-digit number left on receiver 2-digit number on side plate 2-digit number on extractor 2-digit number on front toggle link 2-digit number on safety lever 2-digit number on safety bar 2-digit number on rear toggle link 2-digit number on hold open latch 2-digit number on sear bar 2-digit number on rear toggle pin 2-digit number on locking bolt 2-digit number on chamber left 2-digit number on firing pin 2-digit number on trigger |
| Acceptance stamp: |
2 x E/655 right on receiver E/655 top left on barrel |
| Test proof stamp: |
Eagle right on receiver Eagle right on barrel Eagle left on front toggle link |
Holster:
Waffenfabrik Spandau - WwSu - Su18 - 1940
