Refinished Luger S/42 (Mauser 1997) - Page 2

JRS · 10-03-2010, 03:22 PM

pgv:

A beauty of a Luger. The smooth walnut grip panels are outstanding. I looked up the Nill Griffe website and the only thing they listed was the Luger checkered panels at $104.00 U.S, Are the smoothies a special order? I did not see any place on the website to place a special order and since Nill Griffe is in Germany and I'm in the U.S, it makes for any awkward ordering and delivery situation. I see that you live in Northern Spain, probably making Nill Griffe more accessable to you.

Vlim · 10-03-2010, 03:29 PM

Shouldn't be too problematic. They even have an English language version of their website.

And exporting grips to the US is unlikely to be an issue, on both sides of the big pond.

http://www.nill-grips.com/News_88.html

JRS · 10-05-2010, 08:29 AM

Vlim:

I E-mailed Nill griffe and received back from them the order number for smooth Luger grip panels and instructions. I promptly ordered a set and Nill Griffe said they will be on their next bulk shipment to the U.S. next week. Shipping rates are a bit high at $18.00 U.S., but not bad considering point of departure to point of arrival. Besides, I think the base price of $87.00 for the panels is a bargain. Thanks, Vlim, for your help

pgv1973 · 10-16-2010, 07:19 PM

JRS

I'm glad you finally managed to order your set of smooth walnut grips from Nill. Sorry for this late reply but I have been really busy lately. Once you receive the grips you might have a hard time installing them (I did). They are BIG TIME tight! Take a deep breath and proceed with care: they will fit as a glove. Enjoy them!

Best to you

Pablo.

John Sabato · 10-05-2010, 09:03 AM

I used to have an old Franconia Catalog from the 1980's that had these WW2 Mauser refinished guns in it... I will see if I can find it.

Vlim · 10-05-2010, 01:02 PM

John, the P08's shown were only available from Mauser in 1997 and 1998. But you are correct that Frankonia has offered small amounts of surplus guns, either in original or refurbished condition, for many years. Overall, these guns are technically excellent.

jimmythejug · 12-09-2010, 01:44 AM

That's quite a beauty. Great news to hear it might be/is collectible. On the other hand, I can't think of a nicer shooter.

Vlim · 12-09-2010, 05:36 PM

Well, after 1998 they stopped their small arms division. In 1999 they scrapped whatever was left of machines and tools and they sold all remaining parts and reference guns to a German dealer. This was followed by the sale of the 'Mauser Jagdwaffen' name to a subsidiary of SIG.

These guns symbolize the end of an era. They were the last P08s to go through Mauser in Oberndorf.

rivieraranch · 12-17-2010, 04:33 PM

Refinished in 1997 Mauser is still listed on eGun for $650 Euro. I find their site needlessly obtuse. How do you ask a seller a question? This gizmo pops up and it is unclear whether anything is sent.

rivieraranch · 12-19-2010, 09:27 AM

Would anybody be willing/able to translate the gestalt of this listing?

http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=2880850

Vlim · 12-19-2010, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Luger 08 Pistole Sondermodell von 1997 Kal. 9 mm Luger

- 1997 überarbeitet, Originalstempel sind noch vorhanden

- Originallauf mit kleinen Närbchen

Luger 08 Pistol limited model from 1997 calibre 9mm Luger.

- Reworked in 1997, original markings are still visible
-Original barrel with minor pitting

SteveM · 12-21-2010, 07:37 AM

I was looking for an item the other day on eGun. Since I can't speak German(can recognize some words)I was looking for a good translator. Google Chrome seems to fit the bill, it will detect the other language and you have a choice of translating the page. The English conversion that eGun provides on their site just doesn't work very well. No matter what i search for, it still displays everything current at the time.

Hope this helps someone and Merry Christmas.

rivieraranch · 12-21-2010, 08:46 AM

And it is impossible to send a seller a question. This stupid window opens with no way to send the message.

10-16-2010, 07:19 PM	#4
pgv1973 User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asturias - Northern Spain Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nill grips JRS I'm glad you finally managed to order your set of smooth walnut grips from Nill. Sorry for this late reply but I have been really busy lately. Once you receive the grips you might have a hard time installing them (I did). They are BIG TIME tight! Take a deep breath and proceed with care: they will fit as a glove. Enjoy them! Best to you Pablo. __________________ AUDACES FORTUNAT IUVAT Fortune favors the bold

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10-03-2010, 03:22 PM	#1
JRS User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	pgv: A beauty of a Luger. The smooth walnut grip panels are outstanding. I looked up the Nill Griffe website and the only thing they listed was the Luger checkered panels at $104.00 U.S, Are the smoothies a special order? I did not see any place on the website to place a special order and since Nill Griffe is in Germany and I'm in the U.S, it makes for any awkward ordering and delivery situation. I see that you live in Northern Spain, probably making Nill Griffe more accessable to you.

10-03-2010, 03:29 PM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Shouldn't be too problematic. They even have an English language version of their website. And exporting grips to the US is unlikely to be an issue, on both sides of the big pond. http://www.nill-grips.com/News_88.html

10-05-2010, 08:29 AM	#3
JRS User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Vlim: I E-mailed Nill griffe and received back from them the order number for smooth Luger grip panels and instructions. I promptly ordered a set and Nill Griffe said they will be on their next bulk shipment to the U.S. next week. Shipping rates are a bit high at $18.00 U.S., but not bad considering point of departure to point of arrival. Besides, I think the base price of $87.00 for the panels is a bargain. Thanks, Vlim, for your help

10-05-2010, 01:02 PM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	John, the P08's shown were only available from Mauser in 1997 and 1998. But you are correct that Frankonia has offered small amounts of surplus guns, either in original or refurbished condition, for many years. Overall, these guns are technically excellent.

12-09-2010, 01:44 AM	#7
jimmythejug User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's quite a beauty. Great news to hear it might be/is collectible. On the other hand, I can't think of a nicer shooter.

12-09-2010, 05:36 PM	#8
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Well, after 1998 they stopped their small arms division. In 1999 they scrapped whatever was left of machines and tools and they sold all remaining parts and reference guns to a German dealer. This was followed by the sale of the 'Mauser Jagdwaffen' name to a subsidiary of SIG. These guns symbolize the end of an era. They were the last P08s to go through Mauser in Oberndorf.

12-17-2010, 04:33 PM	#9
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Refinished in 1997 Mauser is still listed on eGun for $650 Euro. I find their site needlessly obtuse. How do you ask a seller a question? This gizmo pops up and it is unclear whether anything is sent.

12-19-2010, 09:27 AM	#10
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Would anybody be willing/able to translate the gestalt of this listing? http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=2880850

12-21-2010, 07:37 AM	#12
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	I was looking for an item the other day on eGun. Since I can't speak German(can recognize some words)I was looking for a good translator. Google Chrome seems to fit the bill, it will detect the other language and you have a choice of translating the page. The English conversion that eGun provides on their site just doesn't work very well. No matter what i search for, it still displays everything current at the time. Hope this helps someone and Merry Christmas.

12-21-2010, 08:46 AM	#13
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	And it is impossible to send a seller a question. This stupid window opens with no way to send the message.