Seeking advice about possible RC P08

mrerick · 02-14-2017, 01:13 PM

A higher end shooter that is mechanically excellent would run about $1150 today (for example a later Mauser made Luger). Watch for one made from a complete upper and a different gun's complete lower that was fitted up properly by an experienced Luger gunsmith.

A properly fitted RC Luger would be $800-900 if in excellent condition. I would expect mostly matching numbers and mostly original parts.

Alternately, watch for something that is all matching and mechanically excellent but that has original finish with issues. Not particularly pretty, but an excellent and sound shooter.

rhuff · 02-14-2017, 02:39 PM

I agree with the statements above. There are a lot of mismatched parts on this Luger, and no one knows who put them there/fitted them. For a first Luger, at that price, I would likely suggest that you walk away. IF you are mechanically inclined, and love a challenge, this MIGHT be o.k. for you. A good Luger shooter has to be just that......a reliable shooter that you can enjoy and learn from. A lot of ???? on this one. IMHO

02-14-2017, 01:13 PM	#1
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	A higher end shooter that is mechanically excellent would run about $1150 today (for example a later Mauser made Luger). Watch for one made from a complete upper and a different gun's complete lower that was fitted up properly by an experienced Luger gunsmith. A properly fitted RC Luger would be $800-900 if in excellent condition. I would expect mostly matching numbers and mostly original parts. Alternately, watch for something that is all matching and mechanically excellent but that has original finish with issues. Not particularly pretty, but an excellent and sound shooter. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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02-14-2017, 02:39 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,753 Thanked 999 Times in 734 Posts	I agree with the statements above. There are a lot of mismatched parts on this Luger, and no one knows who put them there/fitted them. For a first Luger, at that price, I would likely suggest that you walk away. IF you are mechanically inclined, and love a challenge, this MIGHT be o.k. for you. A good Luger shooter has to be just that......a reliable shooter that you can enjoy and learn from. A lot of ???? on this one. IMHO