Luger Model P08

Luger Model PO8 pistol. The stock has chequered grips on either side of the butt, the rest of the pistol is made of steel. The butt incorporates the magazine which holds eight rounds. Semi-automatic recoil action. The barrel is rifled, fitted with blade foresight and 'V' notch rearsight. The calibre is 9mm. The following is inscribed on this pistol: 'byf' '42' '33' (serial number) '9133'; on the magazine: 'N4372' and '8038'.

Object Details

ID: AAA3118
Collection: Weapons
Type: Pistol
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mauser Waffenfabrik
Date made: circa 1942
People: German Navy
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 135 x 211 x 36 mm