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LOT 335
Excellent World War II “1939” Dated “42” Code Semi-Automatic P.08
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig
with Two Matching Magazines and Extremely Rare 28th SS Division Proofed 1939 Dated Holster - Serial
no. 3251w, 9 mm Luger cal., 3 7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This
is an outstanding early WWII code Luger pistol rig manufactured by the Mauser factory. These were the standard WWII Lugers used by all German forces and
are a primary Luger variation in any
military collection. This example is even rarer, and it is mated with an original
“SS” proofed black leather holster. The
back side is marked “E. LUNDSCHLOSS/ SOLINGEN/1939/WaA727/Eagle/WaA1”, with the three-bent arm “SS” Rune of the 28th
SS Division commonly called the “Wallonia
Division”. This unit served on the Eastern Front
and fought almost to the last man. This division
finally became know as the 28th SS Panzer
Division, Wallonia. The chamber is dated “1939” and
the front toggle has the wartime code of “42”, for
the Mauser factory. The right side barrel extension
is stamped double “Eagle/63” Waffenamt proof along
with the single eagle firing proof. It is numbered in the
military fashion with the full serial number on the major components, with the last two digits (51) stamped on
the various small parts. It is complete with two matching
WWII magazines that have the unmarked, folded sheet
metal magazine bodies with the aluminum bases. The bases
are marked “3251/w/Eagle 63” and “3251/w/+/Eagle 63”
respectively. This rig is complete with an “Eagle/63” marked
luger take down tool.
CONDITION: Excellent with 98% of the original blue finish
overall with minor edge and high spot wear overall. The walnut grips are also excellent with nice sharp distinct checkering on
both sides. The holster is also excellent with minimal handling
marks and tight white stitching. The markings are crisp. Just a beautiful example of a rare and desirable all matching original World War II Luger rig with “SS” proofed holster.
Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
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Notice this Luger pistol has two matching magazines
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