Deactivated WW1 PO8 Luger

This is a fascinating First World War Imperial German Army PO8 Luger. This gun was original manufactured as an artillery Luger. The notch forward of the dated stamp on the receiver is where the rear sights sits. This feature is only found to an artillery Lugers. During wartime production the demand for standard Lugers greatly increased, and weapons manufacturers were under huge preasure to fullfil these requirements and would utilise all available serviceable parts. This Luger was also damaged whilst in service. The initials Crown over RC denotes that it returned to the factory for repair. The overall condition is of a pistol that has seen extensive service and having never been refinished. The pistol grip was also unit marked which has since been scrubbed off. Dated 1917, this Luger was made by Erfurt and retains all of its numbered parts. 

 

Deactivated to current specifications with moving toggle and trigger. The magazine is removable and is completely untouched - hasn't been machined or modified by the magazine the restriction. 

 

This Luger is available and is currently at the proof house being certificated.