Looking for My First P08

ripcord810 · 03-29-2012, 11:36 AM

I am looking to purchase my first Luger P08 and have $1200 - $1600 to spend. I want it for more of collection than shooting. Not knowing alot about them, I want to know some thought on which model, yr/yrs I should start with.

Edward Tinker · 03-29-2012, 11:50 AM

Place a want to buy when ready

you will get some offers

Decide what you are looking for, WW1, commercial, military, Weimar, Police, Army, Navy, WW2 ??

DavidJayUden · 03-29-2012, 11:52 AM

That is a pretty tough question to answer as it is very much a personal decision. May I suggest that you cruise the Simpsons, Ltd. guns and see what suits your fancy? On your budget you should be able to land a very nice German military Luger, WW1 or WW2, all matching except magazine. Just focus on buying good quality, and avoid any mismatched numbers (except magazine) or any refinished guns. This forum is a good place to buy good stuff, but you need to narrow your search first. Narrow it down and then we can throw out a few thoughts for your consideration.
dju

CAP Black · 03-29-2012, 10:04 PM

Don't forget to purchase a book or three and read...read...read - then buy. you won't regret it.
jack

ripcord810 · 03-30-2012, 10:25 AM

After a little research and some great advice, I think I will look for something pre 1920(WW1).

03-29-2012, 11:36 AM	#1
ripcord810 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 139 Thanks: 146 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	Looking for My First P08 I am looking to purchase my first Luger P08 and have $1200 - $1600 to spend. I want it for more of collection than shooting. Not knowing alot about them, I want to know some thought on which model, yr/yrs I should start with.

03-29-2012, 10:04 PM	#4
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	Buy them books and make them read Don't forget to purchase a book or three and read...read...read - then buy. you won't regret it. jack

03-29-2012, 11:50 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,591 Times in 2,114 Posts	Place a want to buy when ready you will get some offers Decide what you are looking for, WW1, commercial, military, Weimar, Police, Army, Navy, WW2 ??

03-29-2012, 11:52 AM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	That is a pretty tough question to answer as it is very much a personal decision. May I suggest that you cruise the Simpsons, Ltd. guns and see what suits your fancy? On your budget you should be able to land a very nice German military Luger, WW1 or WW2, all matching except magazine. Just focus on buying good quality, and avoid any mismatched numbers (except magazine) or any refinished guns. This forum is a good place to buy good stuff, but you need to narrow your search first. Narrow it down and then we can throw out a few thoughts for your consideration. dju

03-30-2012, 10:25 AM	#5
ripcord810 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 139 Thanks: 146 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	After a little research and some great advice, I think I will look for something pre 1920(WW1).