For sale is a Mauser P08 “Black Widow” Luger BYF 42 semi-automatic pistol in 9mm. Serial number – 8595. This pistol and bore are in EXCELLENT condition as seen in the pictures! “h” Sn Suffix. Mfg. 1942. Includes the pictured case. All SNs appear to be matching! The magazine is time period correct with the “FXO” stamp and appears to be the original mag in the “Black Widow” configuration. The Top of the toggle is marked with the Mauser code “byf”, top of the chamber with the date code “42”. Eagle/135 proofs and eagle/swaz military acceptance mark. “P.08” marked on left sideframe. There are no import marks, indicating it was probably a vet bring-back.

These distinctive pistols, with their black bakelite grips and un-numbered black plastic magazine bottoms, are known as the “Black Widow” variant of the P-08 Luger pistol. The P08 Luger is a toggle-locked recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol that was produced in several models and by several nations from 1898 to 1948. Captured Lugers were much prized by Allied soldiers during both of the world wars as war trophies and many were sent home to the United States. V2-I1-NV Barrel Length: 4 Bore condition: Excellent Year Manufactured: 1942