This Luger P06 pistol is chambered in 7.65x21mm Parabellum aka 7.65 Luger aka .30 Luger. This pistol has a blank toggle and is very under-marked compared to the usual German and Swiss Lugers. The barrel is 4 inch and marked with a Swiss Cross (rework proof) bottom rear barrel and a Swiss Pressure Proof pass on top rear barrel. Most importantly the barrel does not have a serial number at the bottom rear barrel strongly suggesting a re-barrel.

This pistol was imported from Switzerland and given the barrel length and markings was most likely a Swiss Rework for the civilian and police market. It doesn’t have any of the markings for Swiss Military, Swiss Police Contract, or “BUG” Commercial models. The Swiss did numerous variations on the 06 pattern from surplus military and commercial parts in the 1920s-30s just for the Swiss commercial market.

Best guess is this is a Swiss Rework from German and Swiss parts made in the late 1920s to mid 1930s.

This pistol includes:
One (1) eight round magazine with bakelite floor plate, Swiss cross marked

One leather holster.

This pistol is in very good condition. The wood grip panels show very minimal wear and no chipping or cracking. The finish is about 90% with only very minor wear. Given the strength of the finish this appears to have been an “arsenal refinish” probably done during the rework. The bore is excellent, exceptionally clean and bright with crisp rifling and only the most minimal signs of wear.

All external numbers are matching. The pistol has not been fully field stripped to confirm numbers on internal parts. It should be noted that the barrel does NOT have a serial number. Also of note is this is under-marked and parts that are usually numbered, such as take down lever, trigger, front & back toggle have no numbers. There are no obvious proof marks.

Mechanically the pistol functions as it should. This pistol has not been test fired by us.

This pistol includes one magazine, no serial number, with bakelite floor plate.

Also included is one holster. Holster condition is good. Leather is supple but exhibits wear. There is some cracking on back which may be scratched in lettering. Stitching is solid. There is green oxidation on the rivets and flap stud that should clean off easily. Holster is Swiss, made in Burgdorf, dated to 1927.

With its exceptional bore, solid finish, and less ‘collectible / safe queen’ appeal, as it is a commercial rework, this would make for a fantastic shooter.

Swiss Pressure Pass Proof – top rear barrel

Swiss Cross (Rework Proof) – bottom rear barrel

NO SERIAL NUMBER BOTTOM REAR BARREL

66 – top toggle middle

Unclear Possible Eagle proof – left side toggle

1366 (SN#) – left front receiver

66 – left side plate

1366 l – front receiver

Import Marks – bottom of receiver in front of trigger guard

THUMB SAFETY UNMARKED