First Luger 1937 S/42
 

Just picked up my first p08. for $1100.00.
These are not the best pics the gun looks better in person and the straw parts look pretty good.
All numbers match xx25 (except for mag and grips)
So 3 questions:
The person I bought it from said it was XX25g but I think the suffix looks like a q.
1. So is it a g or q? below are examples I found online compare to my image
http://www.lugerforum.com/suffixes/s...s/page0002.htm
http://www.lugerforum.com/suffixes/s...s/page0005.htm
3. Is it ever possible to find matching mags or grips or is that impossible?
2. For shooting is a 115gr umc acceptable?
Thanks!

* Definitely a "q" block. Mauser did not make 1937 dated P.08's in the "g" block to my knowledge.
* Finding the matching mag(s) is not impossible; but, is highly improbable.
* Lugers can be ammunition sensitive. Try your 115 grain UMC. If you have trouble, many find Winc. White box ammo solves their woes.
* Trust this helps.
Bob

Thanks helped a bunch. Being a q makes sense based on the research I did.
Based on the standard luger cat page 199 it seems to be an early finish 1937 serial # range 4501 p to 1500 t.
I'll have to get more details and add to the 1937 1938 data request in this forum.
Now begins my quest for 4725q mag
Thanks

Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing pics of your "new" treasure. I really like the Mauser Lugers, and I would say you got yours at a good price. Bill