1940 Mauser Banner Police-to-Military Conversion Rig
Serial Number 1166x – 98% Condition, Matching Magazine

An extraordinary Mauser Banner P.08 Luger, serial number 1166x, representing one of the most desirable and historically significant branches of Luger collecting. Originally manufactured for German Police service and subsequently diverted into military use, this exceptional pistol documents the transition of Germany's sidearm procurement during the early years of the Second World War. Preserved in remarkable 99% condition and accompanied by its original rig and matching magazine, it stands among the finest surviving examples of the Mauser Banner police series.
Manufactured during the pivotal 1939–1940 period, these Police Banner Lugers were produced in comparatively limited quantities and were distinguished by police acceptance markings, police sear safety installation, and numbered magazines. As wartime demand increased, many police pistols found their way into military channels, creating a fascinating and highly collectible crossover category sought by advanced Luger specialists.
Serial number 1166x embodies the qualities collectors prize most: exceptional original condition, matching numbered components, original magazine, and documented police heritage. Such pistols are far scarcer than standard military P.08s and offer a unique combination of police rarity and wartime military association. The result is a Luger that appeals simultaneously to police collectors, military collectors, and advanced Mauser Banner specialists.