Will pickup my first P08 over the weekend.

Karl · 03-05-2023, 11:44 AM

Joe,

The style of plastic grips, the "dip blue" reblue, and the electro-engraved sideplate number are all elements common to VoPo (volkspolizei), East German reworked lugers. Others with more knowledge will undoubtedly weigh in. Photos are dark and better photos would be useful.

KFS

gunbugs · 03-05-2023, 11:56 AM

It's usually best to take your photos outside away from direct sunlight. Use a neutral background,(not white or black) and avoid flash. Your camera or phone will auto correct for a white or black background and over, or under expose the shot, making the gun too dark or light.

Stu · 03-05-2023, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karl

Joe,

The style of plastic grips, the "dip blue" reblue, and the electro-engraved sideplate number are all elements common to VoPo (volkspolizei), East German reworked lugers. Others with more knowledge will undoubtedly weigh in. Photos are dark and better photos would be useful.

KFS

The VOPO's I've seen have bullseye grips, not seen that style on them before ?

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03-05-2023, 11:44 AM	#1
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 285 Times in 125 Posts	Joe, The style of plastic grips, the "dip blue" reblue, and the electro-engraved sideplate number are all elements common to VoPo (volkspolizei), East German reworked lugers. Others with more knowledge will undoubtedly weigh in. Photos are dark and better photos would be useful. KFS

03-05-2023, 11:56 AM	#2
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 683 Thanks: 375 Thanked 1,228 Times in 415 Posts	It's usually best to take your photos outside away from direct sunlight. Use a neutral background,(not white or black) and avoid flash. Your camera or phone will auto correct for a white or black background and over, or under expose the shot, making the gun too dark or light.