Trying to id my P08

[jlh820]

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

If it is a company made longer barrel, such as Pacific Arms etc, then $1000 was reasonable. a 6 inch barrel in 9mm and installation is around $200-$300 / and thats a nice length. See the #90 on the barrel, it matches the serial number, that said, it is not in the normal spot, I just find it interesting that its marked that way, a completely aftermarket likely would not be marked.

See the review of 'Standard Catalog of Lugers" here on the forum - Aaron wrote a good book, but there are errors in it.

Thanks, I'll have to look up the review.

Regarding the 90 on the barrel, Aaron made a big deal about whether or not something was stamped then blued, or vice-versa. This looks to me like it was stamped, then blued. The finish on the gun seems to match. But I guess the killers are the sights not matching up to something production.

Does anyone know if Luger ever made a front sight with a gold/brass inlay? It's about 1/4" long and the dot is tiny. I never even noticed it until I got it out in the sun yesterday to take pictures.

[Ron Wood]

Originally Posted by jlh820

Does anyone know if Luger ever made a front sight with a gold/brass inlay? It's about 1/4" long and the dot is tiny. I never even noticed it until I got it out in the sun yesterday to take pictures.

If you mean did the original manufacturer (DWM/BKIW) make such a front sight, the answer is no. It is an aftermarket sight.

[rhuff]

I also am a reloader. I believe that you will find that minimum powder loads in 9mm will not cycle the toggle. Of course, a lot depends on what mainspring your Luger has installed. I might suggest starting at mid level of powder, then go 0.1gr both up and down, to see which way works the best. Most Luger reloaders strive for a load that is accurate, and the least powder and still have it function 100%. Good luck.