1939 P.08 of unknown heritage maybe Luger?

RShaw · 02-14-2017, 07:30 AM

The only real argument the seller would have for increasing the price is that this gun has all matching parts. You state that all the parts are matching...except the magazine. OK There is only one magazine? Would be nice if there were two. (another point you could mention- especially if you want to shoot it)

Even if all parts ARE matching, refinishing and pitting would still be a strong argument for you to keep the price down. Serious collectors are very fussy when it comes to the condition and appearance of the gun. Even a little rust or pitting turns many collectors away. Also, while rust can be removed, removal of pitting is far more difficult. Even one mismatched part will cut the gun's value by 30 - 50%

Hope this helps

Yes please keep us updated!!

rhuff · 02-14-2017, 02:13 PM

Some sellers say that it is an all parts matching Luger, and they mean all EXTERNAL parts are matching. Those numbers are easily seen from the outside. There are many more numbered parts inside that can not be seen unless the Luger is broken down. Those parts are just as important in an "all matching Luger" as the external parts.....just saying.

02-14-2017, 07:30 AM	#1
RShaw User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 160 Thanked 170 Times in 90 Posts	The only real argument the seller would have for increasing the price is that this gun has all matching parts. You state that all the parts are matching...except the magazine. OK There is only one magazine? Would be nice if there were two. (another point you could mention- especially if you want to shoot it) Even if all parts ARE matching, refinishing and pitting would still be a strong argument for you to keep the price down. Serious collectors are very fussy when it comes to the condition and appearance of the gun. Even a little rust or pitting turns many collectors away. Also, while rust can be removed, removal of pitting is far more difficult. Even one mismatched part will cut the gun's value by 30 - 50% Hope this helps Yes please keep us updated!! Last edited by RShaw; 02-14-2017 at 07:36 AM. Reason: to shorten this reply

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02-14-2017, 02:13 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,316 Thanks: 2,760 Thanked 1,000 Times in 735 Posts	Some sellers say that it is an all parts matching Luger, and they mean all EXTERNAL parts are matching. Those numbers are easily seen from the outside. There are many more numbered parts inside that can not be seen unless the Luger is broken down. Those parts are just as important in an "all matching Luger" as the external parts.....just saying.