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morrcarr67 · 04-20-2019, 02:51 PM

A friend of mine has this old Luger and neither one of us know enough about them to determine what model this is, what condition it's in and what it may be worth. Any help would be appreciated.

morrcarr67 · 04-20-2019, 02:53 PM

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Vlim · 04-20-2019, 02:56 PM

Its a well used military contract P.08 made by Mauser.

morrcarr67 · 04-20-2019, 03:51 PM

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Its a well used military contract P.08 made by Mauser.

What kind of grade is"well used"?

DavidJayUden · 04-20-2019, 03:51 PM

As Vlim stated, it is well used. Definitely the wrong magazine, but we don't know if the internals are matching. If all matches, maybe $1200. It has been used hard and shows lots of wear, but it is a WW2 gun and that seems to help.
You may wish to disassemble it further, but read the FAQ's before removing the left grip panel to avoid damaging it.
dju

DonVoigt · 04-20-2019, 05:20 PM

I would call it fair to good, and go with good if the bore is good and bright.

Edward Tinker · 04-20-2019, 05:44 PM

$1000-$1200 - which is not much more than a shooter - but this one you can shoot and not worry

morrcarr67 · 04-20-2019, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

As Vlim stated, it is well used. Definitely the wrong magazine, but we don't know if the internals are matching. If all matches, maybe $1200. It has been used hard and shows lots of wear, but it is a WW2 gun and that seems to help.
You may wish to disassemble it further, but read the FAQ's before removing the left grip panel to avoid damaging it.
dju

Would it be worth it to get a period correct magazine? How much are they?

I do believe he said that when he cleaned it up all the parts had matching numbers.

DavidJayUden · 04-20-2019, 07:29 PM

If you are going to shoot it at all then buy an aftermarket Mec-Gar magazine. That wood base magazine would be good trading stock against a period correct magazine, but personally I'd not be paying "retail" prices on a mag. The money just won't come back to you.
Not sure which mag is correct for it, but figure $100 minimum. Yours should be worth that or more, and Mec-Gars, $30?

Sergio Natali · 04-21-2019, 05:25 AM

To me that's not really a collectible but seems genuine, it's still a nice pistol to shoot occasionally staying away from heavy loads.

mrerick · 04-21-2019, 08:29 AM

These Mauser made Lugers make great shooters. If you check around, you may be able to find a Haenel Schmeisser milled steel magazine made after the war in Suhl under DDR control (Ernst Thalmann factory).

kurusu · 04-21-2019, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

$1000-$1200 - which is not much more than a shooter - but this one you can shoot and not worry

Please tell me were your store is. There are a few items I would like to purchase there.

kurusu · 04-21-2019, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by morrcarr67

Would it be worth it to get a period correct magazine? How much are they?

I do believe he said that when he cleaned it up all the parts had matching numbers.

No.

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morrcarr67 User Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 5 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	What is this? A friend of mine has this old Luger and neither one of us know enough about them to determine what model this is, what condition it's in and what it may be worth. Any help would be appreciated.

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,678 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	I would call it fair to good, and go with good if the bore is good and bright. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	To me that's not really a collectible but seems genuine, it's still a nice pistol to shoot occasionally staying away from heavy loads. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,901 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	These Mauser made Lugers make great shooters. If you check around, you may be able to find a Haenel Schmeisser milled steel magazine made after the war in Suhl under DDR control (Ernst Thalmann factory). __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,049 Thanks: 1,035 Thanked 3,957 Times in 1,200 Posts	Its a well used military contract P.08 made by Mauser.

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DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	As Vlim stated, it is well used. Definitely the wrong magazine, but we don't know if the internals are matching. If all matches, maybe $1200. It has been used hard and shows lots of wear, but it is a WW2 gun and that seems to help. You may wish to disassemble it further, but read the FAQ's before removing the left grip panel to avoid damaging it. dju

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,995 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	$1000-$1200 - which is not much more than a shooter - but this one you can shoot and not worry

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DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	If you are going to shoot it at all then buy an aftermarket Mec-Gar magazine. That wood base magazine would be good trading stock against a period correct magazine, but personally I'd not be paying "retail" prices on a mag. The money just won't come back to you. Not sure which mag is correct for it, but figure $100 minimum. Yours should be worth that or more, and Mec-Gars, $30?