Please help identify P08

John Sabato · 03-28-2008, 08:42 AM

Except for the active rust and pitting that I see, your 41 byf is one of the finest Mauser produced Lugers ever made...

It's value is very subjective, but being all matching it is worth at least $1000. Do what you can to clean off the active rust, and keep it well oiled. The grips are particularly fragile on this model, because they are made of bakelite that is over 60 years old... I would remove them CAREFULLY, clean them and put them away... buy some reproduction grips to keep on the gun.

What outfit was your Uncle assigned during the invasion of Normandy? My father was in E Co, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division.

03-28-2008, 08:42 AM	#1
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Except for the active rust and pitting that I see, your 41 byf is one of the finest Mauser produced Lugers ever made... It's value is very subjective, but being all matching it is worth at least $1000. Do what you can to clean off the active rust, and keep it well oiled. The grips are particularly fragile on this model, because they are made of bakelite that is over 60 years old... I would remove them CAREFULLY, clean them and put them away... buy some reproduction grips to keep on the gun. What outfit was your Uncle assigned during the invasion of Normandy? My father was in E Co, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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