P08 commercial value and info

hdnut58 · 04-20-2009, 07:35 PM

I am new to the luger forum. i just received a luger p08 commercial from my dad. we dont know that much about it so i hope you all can help. it does not have a date over the chamber. the barrel is 3 3/4 in.length. serial #235 on the frame and barrel. dwm on toggle. germany on right of upper. crown n on barrel and left of slide. it has an m under the serial numbers. it has the last two numbers of serial number on a lot of parts but no number on mag which is aluminum with wood base. under safety is gesichert and on the extractor is geladen. I would say the finish is 90% original finish. one small chip out uf the grips over the mag release. bore looks perfect. no pits or rust. i would like to know when it was made and some idea of the dollar value .

DavidJayUden · 04-20-2009, 08:03 PM

I'm not expert on these but since none have spoken I'll close my eyes and take a swing at it. I would guestimate, based on your description that about $700 is ball park. I'm guessing that it is chambered for .30 cal, which makes it less desireable as a shooter. Add $100 if in 9mm. But unfortunately the commercials just don't bring the dough that the others do.
How's about some pictures?
Well you got what you paid for...
DJU

Edward Tinker · 04-20-2009, 09:24 PM

David, welcome to the forum. Pictures are needed to help, but DJU is about right on value; expecially if it is 90% finish.

Ed

hdnut58 · 04-20-2009, 10:35 PM

It is .30 cal.can you tell me the date that it was made or do you need more info.also i would say it could be better than 90%.because the finish is great i am just not sure how to grade weapons.

DavidJayUden · 04-20-2009, 11:30 PM

If you provide pictures that show the full serial numbers one of these wizzards should be able to come up with a year of manufacture.
Besides we all like to look at Lugers.
DJU

MFC · 04-20-2009, 11:46 PM

David,
Your Luger is classified as a DWM Alphabet Commercial... formerly known as a 1920 commercial. It was made in late 1923. The 'm' under the serial# is part of the S#. Yours is #235m. The correct mag for it should have an unmarked wood bottom or a GERMANY stamped wood bottom. The mag tube is nickle plated tin, not aluminum.

Lugerdoc · 04-21-2009, 10:40 AM

nut58, Mike is correct about the era of your luger. If it has been a true M1908 commerical, it would have been a 9mm, without stock lug and with a 5 digit all numeric serial. Also would have been worth a thousand or more. TH

04-20-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
hdnut58 New User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	P08 commercial value and info I am new to the luger forum. i just received a luger p08 commercial from my dad. we dont know that much about it so i hope you all can help. it does not have a date over the chamber. the barrel is 3 3/4 in.length. serial #235 on the frame and barrel. dwm on toggle. germany on right of upper. crown n on barrel and left of slide. it has an m under the serial numbers. it has the last two numbers of serial number on a lot of parts but no number on mag which is aluminum with wood base. under safety is gesichert and on the extractor is geladen. I would say the finish is 90% original finish. one small chip out uf the grips over the mag release. bore looks perfect. no pits or rust. i would like to know when it was made and some idea of the dollar value .

04-20-2009, 11:46 PM	#6
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	David, Your Luger is classified as a DWM Alphabet Commercial... formerly known as a 1920 commercial. It was made in late 1923. The 'm' under the serial# is part of the S#. Yours is #235m. The correct mag for it should have an unmarked wood bottom or a GERMANY stamped wood bottom. The mag tube is nickle plated tin, not aluminum. __________________ Mike C.

04-21-2009, 10:40 AM	#7
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	nut58, Mike is correct about the era of your luger. If it has been a true M1908 commerical, it would have been a 9mm, without stock lug and with a 5 digit all numeric serial. Also would have been worth a thousand or more. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

04-20-2009, 08:03 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I'm not expert on these but since none have spoken I'll close my eyes and take a swing at it. I would guestimate, based on your description that about $700 is ball park. I'm guessing that it is chambered for .30 cal, which makes it less desireable as a shooter. Add $100 if in 9mm. But unfortunately the commercials just don't bring the dough that the others do. How's about some pictures? Well you got what you paid for... DJU

04-20-2009, 09:24 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	David, welcome to the forum. Pictures are needed to help, but DJU is about right on value; expecially if it is 90% finish. Ed

04-20-2009, 10:35 PM	#4
hdnut58 New User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It is .30 cal.can you tell me the date that it was made or do you need more info.also i would say it could be better than 90%.because the finish is great i am just not sure how to grade weapons.

04-20-2009, 11:30 PM	#5
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	If you provide pictures that show the full serial numbers one of these wizzards should be able to come up with a year of manufacture. Besides we all like to look at Lugers. DJU