Another Newbie...
 

Hi there,
my name is Andreas, i live in germany. my english is not that good, so please use simple words :rolleyes:

I plan to buy an old P08 from a friend but i dont know the differences between the models.
I've looked at all websites i could reach and found this one, tried to identify the model of the gun, but there are too many markes the gun misses.

All parts have the same number (67) or (7) inside and outside the gun, but on some parts i could not find a number, but the gun was never modified and should be original.

Ok, here are the photos, can you give me more informations of this model?:

Welcome to you!
I can't see if there is a date over the chamber, so we can't help too much, but it was manufactured by DWM, apparently for WW1. The numbers and many markings have been buffed off, so again it is difficult to be specific, but it has been heavily buffed and then re-blued, not the original finish.
Congratulations on your purchase.
david

This pistol was badly refinished. There are far better Lugers in Germany. Check egun.

I wouldn't buy this one. Even if it was very cheap.

Hello again,
many thanks for your answers, that was very helpful.
I think i would not buy this gun after that.
Maybe someone could rework that bad finish, but i think the metal looks quiet badly under that paint. It seems to be full of dents and scars, maybe that is the reason why it had been refinished.
@kurusu: you are right, i think i'll take a look.

I agree although I too am a novice Luger buyer. That's a pretty rough finish unfortunately.

Poker, welcome!
As mentioned, the gun was poorly refinished and there is evidence of corrosion. This one is not very good for an investment. But, could be good for a shooter. The photos don't reveal much more information.

Unless it is extremely inexpensive, find and buy a better Luger.

Please look at the FAQ section of this forum for very helpful information.

This is just an exemple:

http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=6248478

I wouldn't trust a DWM in this condition as a shooter. Nor a Mauser for that matter.

In my opinion, for a first Luger, this would not be the one. There has been/still is, a lot of corrosion and pitting and we can not see the insides of the Luger. I would look elsewhere.

Welcome from Northern Italy, this is one of the best gun forums on the Net, you'll like it.

Back to your question, it depends on what you want: either a collectible or a shooter.
If you really want to learn, apart from books of course, you cold get a cheapish Luger like a P08 made by MAUSER towards 1942, even a mismatched Russian capture, as a first luger would do, you could learn how to take it down and reassemble without the fear of ruining it.

Hi Andreas,
I worked in Neuss near Duesseldorf for 27 years and have a very high respect for German engineering and workmanship- one main reason why I am interested in Luger pistols. I have been doing this only for a very short time. When I first saw your photos, I thought, "seems that this gun has been heavily used or badly taken care of..." I myself would avoid buying this piece even for shooting purposes. As was said earlier, there are many very good examples of the P08 Luger in Germany- for shooting or as collector pieces- be patient, look around and learn. This forum is a great place for advice.

By the way, I am an English instructor- your English is quite good really.....

Andreas,
I agree with Robert (RShaw), your English is pretty good...better than my German!:) I also agree that if you take your time you should be able to find a much better condition Luger for a reasonable price.
Ron