too High a price--or a good deal??

Brien · 06-19-2007, 10:17 PM

I'd like the opinions of you knowledgeable folks. I just purchased what appears to be part of a 1938 Naval luger for 270.00

Described here: Up for bid is a Luger P 08 6" pistol barrel, front sight and upper. Upper is stamped with a 1938 on top and 744 on the side. There are two eagles over a 63 on the right side of the upper. Bore is superb, looks like a mirror. No finish remains. Overall exterior condition is a GOOD, inside is an EXCELLENT. Refinish and turn it into a great shooter.

I have a nice mismatched DWM that the barrel and upper will be mated to.

For a shooter peice (since I don't have the 2-10K available for the "real" ones...did I pay too much???

Edward Tinker · 06-19-2007, 10:21 PM

Brien, welcome but we need larger pictures. Also, I didn't think there were any 1938 6 inch navy lugers, but I could be wrong.

But if you were looking for a 6 inch shooter top part, the price was not bad...

Brien · 06-19-2007, 10:37 PM

There are better photos and whatnot at this link.

German P 08 P08 Luger 6" Barrel w Front Sight + Upper (260128117573)German P 08 P08 Luger 6" Barrel w Front Sight + Upper (260128117573)

I just wwant a generalized opinion of whether I saved or squandered the family fortune

Edward Tinker · 06-19-2007, 10:40 PM

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I just wwant a generalized opinion of whether I saved or squandered the family fortune

I already said that...

Quentin · 06-20-2007, 02:55 AM

Brien, I saw that auction too but didn't bid. I got the impression the barrel is aftermarket and has been added to the 1938 receiver. If the barrel is as good as described (the seller has excellent feedback) I think you did all right and will have a nice poor man's Navy Luger. Of course the Mauser receiver will look a bit weird with your DWM toggle, but the average joe at the range won't notice. Hey it's 9mm and should be a lot of fun swapping between 4" and 6" uppers.

Do you plan to get an ejector and sear/trigger bar so you can quickly swap uppers? I swap uppers on my mismatched DWM and both work well with my trigger/side plate but this isn't always the case. Hopefully you won't have any problem with your side plate. Also it would be good to have a gunsmith check it out just in case, especially headspacing. I did that myself before firing with the new upper.

Good luck and definitely post lots of pictures when you get it! Let us know how it goes. Don't worry, you done good...

Lugerdoc · 06-20-2007, 10:32 AM

Brian, I have the small parts that you may need, and if the front sight base is of the high Navy type, you may want to consider adding on of my new repro Navy rear toggle with the 2 position adjustable rear sights, made in Germany: cast @$200 or Milled like the originals @$400 + S&H. Lugerdoc hellerarms@webtv.net PS: I can also install these items and tune your luger for an additional fee.

Brien · 06-20-2007, 02:18 PM

Thanks Ed, Quentin and Lugerdoc for your replies and comments/suggestions.

I have been wanting to "make" a Naval Luger for some time, but had trouble finding the 6" Barrel. THe only one I could seem to find was the one by the canadian company, and it was listed as SOLD OUT.

I am getting ready to retire from the USAF and my funding is going to be cut short for a while so I thought I would try to get this one.

Edward Tinker · 06-20-2007, 09:57 PM

Brien, let me give you a better answer; if you buy a 6 inch barrel and pay to have it put on a receiver, you'll pay $100-$200 more than what you paid, so you did okay in my opinion

06-19-2007, 10:17 PM	#1
Brien User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Choctaw ok Posts: 53 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	too High a price--or a good deal?? I'd like the opinions of you knowledgeable folks. I just purchased what appears to be part of a 1938 Naval luger for 270.00 Described here: Up for bid is a Luger P 08 6" pistol barrel, front sight and upper. Upper is stamped with a 1938 on top and 744 on the side. There are two eagles over a 63 on the right side of the upper. Bore is superb, looks like a mirror. No finish remains. Overall exterior condition is a GOOD, inside is an EXCELLENT. Refinish and turn it into a great shooter. I have a nice mismatched DWM that the barrel and upper will be mated to. For a shooter peice (since I don't have the 2-10K available for the "real" ones...did I pay too much??? Attached Images

06-19-2007, 10:21 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,927 Thanks: 2,028 Thanked 4,525 Times in 2,090 Posts	Brien, welcome but we need larger pictures. Also, I didn't think there were any 1938 6 inch navy lugers, but I could be wrong. But if you were looking for a 6 inch shooter top part, the price was not bad... __________________ 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

06-19-2007, 10:37 PM	#3
Brien User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Choctaw ok Posts: 53 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	6 inch barrel There are better photos and whatnot at this link. German P 08 P08 Luger 6" Barrel w Front Sight + Upper (260128117573)German P 08 P08 Luger 6" Barrel w Front Sight + Upper (260128117573) I just wwant a generalized opinion of whether I saved or squandered the family fortune

06-20-2007, 10:32 AM	#6
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	Brian, I have the small parts that you may need, and if the front sight base is of the high Navy type, you may want to consider adding on of my new repro Navy rear toggle with the 2 position adjustable rear sights, made in Germany: cast @$200 or Milled like the originals @$400 + S&H. Lugerdoc hellerarms@webtv.net PS: I can also install these items and tune your luger for an additional fee. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

06-20-2007, 02:18 PM	#7
Brien User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Choctaw ok Posts: 53 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks Thanks Ed, Quentin and Lugerdoc for your replies and comments/suggestions. I have been wanting to "make" a Naval Luger for some time, but had trouble finding the 6" Barrel. THe only one I could seem to find was the one by the canadian company, and it was listed as SOLD OUT. I am getting ready to retire from the USAF and my funding is going to be cut short for a while so I thought I would try to get this one.

06-20-2007, 02:55 AM	#5
Quentin User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NorthWest USA Posts: 124 Thanks: 59 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Brien, I saw that auction too but didn't bid. I got the impression the barrel is aftermarket and has been added to the 1938 receiver. If the barrel is as good as described (the seller has excellent feedback) I think you did all right and will have a nice poor man's Navy Luger. Of course the Mauser receiver will look a bit weird with your DWM toggle, but the average joe at the range won't notice. Hey it's 9mm and should be a lot of fun swapping between 4" and 6" uppers. Do you plan to get an ejector and sear/trigger bar so you can quickly swap uppers? I swap uppers on my mismatched DWM and both work well with my trigger/side plate but this isn't always the case. Hopefully you won't have any problem with your side plate. Also it would be good to have a gunsmith check it out just in case, especially headspacing. I did that myself before firing with the new upper. Good luck and definitely post lots of pictures when you get it! Let us know how it goes. Don't worry, you done good...

06-20-2007, 09:57 PM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,927 Thanks: 2,028 Thanked 4,525 Times in 2,090 Posts	Brien, let me give you a better answer; if you buy a 6 inch barrel and pay to have it put on a receiver, you'll pay $100-$200 more than what you paid, so you did okay in my opinion __________________ 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