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LOT 337
Excellent World War II Mauser “42” Code “41”
Date P.08 “Black Widow” Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Matching Numbered Magazine and “41” Date Holster - Serial no.
2624O, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. This is an excellent example of the iconic
World War II production 41/42 code P.08 Luger “Black Widow” pistol. Blade front and notch rear sights, the “41” date on the chamber and “42” factory code on the front toggle link. “Eagle”
firing proofs are present on the barrel, breech block and extension, and the barrel and extension are also stamped with “eagle/655”
proofs. The frame is stamped “P.08” on the left. The black plastic grips are unnumbered, with the other components matching overall including the aluminum base of the blue magazine. Includes a correct black leather flap holster marked “cxb/41”, “P.08”, and hand marked “W. ERLEY” with a “eagle/WaA727” proof on the
back, and an extra blue magazine with non-matching numbered aluminum base.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% original blue finish with a few light
LOT 338
Exceptionally Fine DWM Model 1906 Commercial American Eagle Luger Semi- Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 36314, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/straw
finish, walnut grips. This is an example of one of only approximately 7,500-8,500 Model 1906 Commercial American Eagle Luger pistols chambered in 7.65 mm Luger Auto that were manufactured by DWM. These pistols were made
explicitly for export to the United States and were sold in sporting goods stores and catalogues throughout the country. The Model 1906 was a culmination of improvements made on the Model 1900, with this example showing that refinement
in its solid checkered toggle, coiled recoil spring, and more durable extractor. The chamber is marked with the iconic American eagle crest, the DWM monogram is on the toggle, and “GERMANY” export mark is on the front of the frame. The pistol
is numbered in the typical commercial style with all matching visible numbers. Though it is numbered in the typical commercial style, it lacks the commercial proofs typically seen on these pistols, with this example having only a faint DWM barrel proof on the
bottom of the barrel over the serial number. The extractor is marked “LOADED”, and the lower safety position is polished. It is finished in a high polish blue with most of the small parts straw colored. It is
fitted with blade front and notch rear sights, fully checkered walnut grips, grip safety, and a wood base magazine marked “H” on
the bottom rear.
handling marks and absolutely sharp edges and markings in the metal overall. Grips
are also excellent with minimal handling evidence and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This excellent and desirable World War II 41/42 code P.08 Luger “Black Widow” pistol with matching magazine and matching dated holster is the missing piece in many German military Luger collections!
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 98% of the slightly faded original blue finish and 60% plus of the original straw colors with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, primarily on edges and the back strap, and a few scattered spots of very light surface pitting. The grips are excellent with a couple scattered very light blemishes and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Clause Meyer Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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