This pistol appears to me to be a very low serial numbered Commercial clone of the P.08 Luger pistol. There are other 1908 Commercials that are not the exact clone of the P.08; barrel length, caliber, American Eagle, etc. which I find interesting, but not much has been written about them. I'm talking about the Army's P.08 not the '08 Navy.
Using Simpson's inventory of '08 Commercials as a guide, this gun's price is still within an acceptable range, but just barely, even considering Proxibid's Buyer's Premium. To be a good deal the hammer price needs to be no more than a thousand dollars. I don't know, but the bid increment probably jumps to one hundred dollars after a one thousand dollar bid.
This Proxibid gun's condition could be better, but at the right price it could be a desirable low serial number 1908 Commercial variation. At any rate, someone is going to buy it, I hope it goes to someone who can appreciate it.
Jack
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