Nazi Luger P08 (72) with Case

LugerChuck · 03-13-2011, 11:29 PM

I've just inherited a Nazi-era Lugar with case, tool, 2 clips.

The gun appears to be in extremely good condition.

I've taken a few close-up images of serial numbers and markings.

My goal is to sell this gun on behalf of my father.

Thanks, Chuck

DavidJayUden · 03-13-2011, 11:48 PM

Save the moderators the trouble of telling you, and get a price up. And a lot more pictures as what you have posted only begs further pictures.
Thanks;
dju

LugerChuck · 03-14-2011, 12:06 AM

Thanks for your message...this is only my 2nd post and I don't know the value of the Luger or what it should resale for.

The gun has been in my family for 50 years and now my dad is ready to sell and I've taken the gun in my possession.

I've attached a few more pics.

MFC · 03-14-2011, 12:21 AM

All Lugers with a 42 code toggle should be all salt blued. This Luger shows strawed small parts. It is either mismatched, reblued or both. You can ask for values on the forum, but not offers.

LugerChuck · 03-14-2011, 12:29 AM

Thanks for your message. What do you believe the range of values might be for this Luger?

MFC · 03-14-2011, 12:41 AM

It depends on if all numbers match, which includes intrenal parts. I love the look of the stawed parts, but it isn't correct if it has 39, 40, or 41 date over the chamber. My guestimate is $700 - $900 as a shooter price.

LugerChuck · 03-14-2011, 12:56 AM

Thanks Mike. If there are other pictures you believe should be posted, I'll do that in the next day or so. Chuck

MFC · 03-14-2011, 01:24 AM

I forgot about the holster... it might be worth $200-$250.

Edward Tinker · 03-14-2011, 03:01 AM

Chuck, this is not an auction site, I have moved this to the new collector area until you have a firm price.

You need full pictures of both sides, whether it fully matches (read the FAQ) for those parts, full shot of the top and serial number. And since it has P08 on the left, it is likely reblued, values stated above is correct.

However, include pictures of the magazines (clips) one side of each, the button side and the bases. An extra tool and mag can add a couple of hundred dollars.

I don't believe holsters have as much value as they did 2 yrs ago, so unless in really nice shape, $185-$250 IMHO / and thats if it has not been modified / cut down, then half that....

Ed

LugerChuck · 03-14-2011, 07:16 AM

I'll get some high res images as you describe later tonight and post.

Conny · 03-14-2011, 08:29 AM

I think it's a very nice looking Luger. If it was reblued, there doesn't seem to be over buffing. I like the straw coloring. Adds a little contrast.

alanint · 03-14-2011, 08:36 AM

Look at the lack of sharpness in the outer scalops at the chamber area. Most definetly a reblue

DavidJayUden · 03-14-2011, 12:13 PM

A very nice looking shooter to be sure. $1000 with the holster and mags. seems fair.

dju

Dutch · 03-14-2011, 07:30 PM

Is the magazine correct? I would have anticipated an aluminum based magazine.

LugerChuck · 03-14-2011, 10:23 PM

Yes there are two magazines and they are of a very light gauge metal, perhaps aluminum.

Both have wooden "pulls" but one of them was marked over with a light pigment as if to keep the two separate from one another visually.

One more thing is interesting...many pictures of Lugers I've seen have a date stamp on top of the chamber near the barrel. This gun has the number "41" and then other numbers (72, 42) appear in along the top of the gun. No date per say.

I'll try to finish up my photography later tonight.

Chuck

MFC · 03-15-2011, 01:04 AM

41 is the date... 1941. The 42 on the toggle is a code for Mauser. 72 is the last two digits of the serial#, also found on other parts of the gun if all matching.

LugerChuck · 03-15-2011, 07:55 AM

Thanks Mike. As far as I can tell all parts on the exterior of the gun are matching (72).

johninga · 03-15-2011, 08:04 PM

LugerChuck, I sent you a PM. John

johninga · 03-15-2011, 09:20 PM

LugerChuck, I tryed again with a test message PM, please let me know if you get it. John

LugerChuck · 03-15-2011, 10:37 PM

Well, I took some more photographs tonight but the color balance seems off a bit.

Please note that I have not polished or prepared this gun in any way, only photographed it as it was given to me this week to sell. As I pulled out the extra magazine, some fungus was growing on one side of the clip. This was the clip in the holster.) I choose NOT to clean it but instead to allow the new owner to do so. It is a surface mold only. Thanks again for everyone's interest and comments.

I appreciate this forum greatly for its enthusiast members.

Chuck

NOTE: Now available in FOR SALE sub-forum.
http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=25817

03-13-2011, 11:29 PM	#1
LugerChuck User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nazi Luger P08 (72) with Case I've just inherited a Nazi-era Lugar with case, tool, 2 clips. The gun appears to be in extremely good condition. I've taken a few close-up images of serial numbers and markings. My goal is to sell this gun on behalf of my father. Thanks, Chuck Attached Thumbnails Last edited by LugerChuck; 03-15-2011 at 10:40 PM.

03-14-2011, 12:06 AM	#3
LugerChuck User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Price Thanks for your message...this is only my 2nd post and I don't know the value of the Luger or what it should resale for. The gun has been in my family for 50 years and now my dad is ready to sell and I've taken the gun in my possession. I've attached a few more pics. Attached Thumbnails

03-14-2011, 12:21 AM	#4
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	All Lugers with a 42 code toggle should be all salt blued. This Luger shows strawed small parts. It is either mismatched, reblued or both. You can ask for values on the forum, but not offers. __________________ Mike C.

03-14-2011, 12:29 AM	#5
LugerChuck User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Values Thanks for your message. What do you believe the range of values might be for this Luger?

03-14-2011, 12:41 AM	#6
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	It depends on if all numbers match, which includes intrenal parts. I love the look of the stawed parts, but it isn't correct if it has 39, 40, or 41 date over the chamber. My guestimate is $700 - $900 as a shooter price. __________________ Mike C.

03-13-2011, 11:48 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Save the moderators the trouble of telling you, and get a price up. And a lot more pictures as what you have posted only begs further pictures. Thanks; dju

03-14-2011, 12:56 AM	#7
LugerChuck User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Mike. If there are other pictures you believe should be posted, I'll do that in the next day or so. Chuck

03-14-2011, 01:24 AM	#8
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	I forgot about the holster... it might be worth $200-$250. __________________ Mike C.

03-14-2011, 03:01 AM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,929 Thanks: 2,029 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	Chuck, this is not an auction site, I have moved this to the new collector area until you have a firm price. You need full pictures of both sides, whether it fully matches (read the FAQ) for those parts, full shot of the top and serial number. And since it has P08 on the left, it is likely reblued, values stated above is correct. However, include pictures of the magazines (clips) one side of each, the button side and the bases. An extra tool and mag can add a couple of hundred dollars. I don't believe holsters have as much value as they did 2 yrs ago, so unless in really nice shape, $185-$250 IMHO / and thats if it has not been modified / cut down, then half that.... Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-14-2011, 07:16 AM	#10
LugerChuck User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Ed I'll get some high res images as you describe later tonight and post.

03-14-2011, 08:29 AM	#11
Conny User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Culpeper, Va. Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	I think it's a very nice looking Luger. If it was reblued, there doesn't seem to be over buffing. I like the straw coloring. Adds a little contrast. __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker

03-14-2011, 08:36 AM	#12
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Look at the lack of sharpness in the outer scalops at the chamber area. Most definetly a reblue Last edited by alanint; 03-14-2011 at 12:32 PM.

03-14-2011, 12:13 PM	#13
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	A very nice looking shooter to be sure. $1000 with the holster and mags. seems fair. dju

03-14-2011, 07:30 PM	#14
Dutch User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is the magazine correct? I would have anticipated an aluminum based magazine.

03-14-2011, 10:23 PM	#15
LugerChuck User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Magazines Yes there are two magazines and they are of a very light gauge metal, perhaps aluminum. Both have wooden "pulls" but one of them was marked over with a light pigment as if to keep the two separate from one another visually. One more thing is interesting...many pictures of Lugers I've seen have a date stamp on top of the chamber near the barrel. This gun has the number "41" and then other numbers (72, 42) appear in along the top of the gun. No date per say. I'll try to finish up my photography later tonight. Chuck

03-15-2011, 01:04 AM	#16
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	41 is the date... 1941. The 42 on the toggle is a code for Mauser. 72 is the last two digits of the serial#, also found on other parts of the gun if all matching. __________________ Mike C.

03-15-2011, 07:55 AM	#17
LugerChuck User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Mike. As far as I can tell all parts on the exterior of the gun are matching (72).

03-15-2011, 08:04 PM	#18
johninga User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	LugerChuck, I sent you a PM. John

03-15-2011, 09:20 PM	#19
johninga User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	LugerChuck, I tryed again with a test message PM, please let me know if you get it. John

03-15-2011, 10:37 PM	#20
LugerChuck User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, I took some more photographs tonight but the color balance seems off a bit. Please note that I have not polished or prepared this gun in any way, only photographed it as it was given to me this week to sell. As I pulled out the extra magazine, some fungus was growing on one side of the clip. This was the clip in the holster.) I choose NOT to clean it but instead to allow the new owner to do so. It is a surface mold only. Thanks again for everyone's interest and comments. I appreciate this forum greatly for its enthusiast members. Chuck NOTE: Now available in FOR SALE sub-forum. http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=25817 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by LugerChuck; 03-18-2011 at 08:15 PM.