| Place | Europe: France |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/02321 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Physical description | Plastic, Steel |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Luger P08 Pistol
Description
The Luger P08 is a recoil operated, locked breech, semi automatic pistol. The locking system consists of two tilting bars and a short recoiling barrel. The safety is a frame mounted manual safety located on the left side of the receiver. A detachable eight round magazine is located in the pistol grip. Frame marked 1941, byf and the serial number. The left side has P08. The grips are checkered black plastic and it is complete with mismatched magazine that has 2356 on the end cap. The backstrap has a 'T' section slide to take the detachable shoulder stock. It has blued finish overall on the machined steel.
History / Summary
Unknown.