"The ""Luger"" pistol was developed in the late 1800s as a military and police weapon, and first adopted by the Swiss in 1900. There were refinements along the way, but the pistol was accepted by the German Army in 1908 and remained in production through the end of WWII. The Swiss actually issuing it until the early 60s. They represent the best of pistol production, with a quality and elegance uniquely their own. With all the hand-fitting/polishing these pistols were given, they were more like ""bespoke"" firearms than factory guns. This one has matching serialized parts, and is in Very Good condition with sharp checkering, clear stamps, and a good bore. It was produced in 1939 by the Mauser factory with the code number ""42"" representing Mauser."