Lot 126:
Erfurt P.08 Toggle-Action Semi-Automatic Pistol 9mm with 4 Inch Barrel 1912
Sold for: $1,300
Description
This is a semi-automatic Luger P.08 toggle-action pistol chambered in 9mm, produced at the Royal Prussian Rifle Factory in Erfurt. The pistol is configured with a 4-inch barrel featuring a fixed blade front sight and a V-notch rear sight integrated into the rear toggle link. The exterior metal surfaces retain a blued finish with traditional straw-colored accents on the trigger, safety lever, ejector, and take-down lever. The firearm is fitted with checkered wood grips that show service wear and a small chip at the upper edge of the left panel. Prominent markings include the year 1912 stamped on the chamber and a crown over ERFURT on the toggle. The full serial number 120 is visible on the front of the frame above a script u and on the left side of the receiver. The partial serial number 20 appears on the toggle link, trigger, safety lever, and take-down lever, though the side plate is marked with the non-matching number 207. A notable unit marking of 26. D. 3. 2. is stamped on the front strap, identifying it as property of the 26th Dragoon Regiment. The right side of the receiver and barrel feature various crown-over-letter proof and acceptance marks. The pistol is accompanied by two magazines: one featuring a period-correct wooden base and a second replacement magazine with a black plastic base marked with the ERMA logo and Made in Germany. The set is housed in a black Kolpin brand soft zippered case. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The blued finish exhibits significant holster wear on the high edges, muzzle, and side plate, which is consistent with the age and military service of the weapon. The straw-colored finish on the small components remains largely intact though it has faded somewhat over time. The bore is generally bright and maintains strong, defined rifling with minimal signs of frosting. The checkered wood grips show wear and smoothing to the diamond patterns, with a visible small chip at the top of the left panel. The action appears to function correctly when cycled manually; however, we have not function-tested this firearm. The magazines are in good physical condition, and the Kolpin soft case is well-preserved.
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