Sounds like Luger P.08's are pretty much worth buying these days at any price. Thanks to all for the advice. Looks like I'm not the only newbie looking for an appraisal, either...
Anyhow, if (probably when) I do get this gun, should I do anything to it? For instance, I'll probably work on cleaning up the barrel bore so that it will be half way accurate for those days we take it out to shoot it. As for the pitting and rust...leave as is, try to remove with some light steel wool?
I'd hate to take away from the as-is historical value of the gun, but would also like to ensure the rust worms don't get the better of it. Would be nice to keep in the family for several generations to come...
Thanks again to those that replied for the help. If any of you ever need SKS advice, or are looking for a fun milsurp gun to plink with, check out
http://www.sksboards.com for some good info. Lots of helpful folks on that board, just like this one!