Here is the other Luger I just acquired...

John Holbrook · 11-10-2004, 02:28 PM

It looks like a nice, honest 1939 Code 42 WW II era P.08. If anyone wants to see any other views, just ask....

John Sabato · 11-10-2004, 03:22 PM

Nice gun and very nice photography John, did the magazine # match on this one?

John Holbrook · 11-10-2004, 04:00 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by John Sabato:
Nice gun and very nice photography John, did the magazine # match on this one?<hr /></blockquote>Naw, no such luck.... Nice mag tho...

alf · 11-10-2004, 06:23 PM

Newbie question, what would one rate the finish on this pistol? 80%?

Dwight Gruber · 11-10-2004, 09:27 PM

Alfred,

Depends on what the grip straps look like.

John,

What do the grip straps look like?

--Dwight

John Holbrook · 11-10-2004, 10:45 PM

Ask and ye shall receive... Boy,I never state finish in percentage. As soon as I say a particular gun is, say 91%, someone will come back with, "I think it is 90%".... So I post good photos and everyone can make up their own mind!

Actually, this old P.08 shows mostly honest holster wear.....

Ron Smith · 11-10-2004, 10:50 PM

John, I would say 89 and 15/16%. Nice pistol. I would'nt pass it up.

Ron

Edward Tinker · 11-10-2004, 11:04 PM

John, going from Colts to Lugers? Make sure you send a couple to me!

Seriously, you take darn nice photos, thnaks!

Ed

John Holbrook · 11-10-2004, 11:42 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Edward Tinker:
John, going from Colts to Lugers? Make sure you send a couple to me!

Seriously, you take darn nice photos, thanks!

Ed<hr /></blockquote>Ed, I had to buy the whole collection just to get the Colt M1911A1. However I suddenly find myself with 4 Nazi proof Hi Powers, 2 Lugers and other assorted goodies! You know that the most dangerous thing in the world is a sailor with money in his dungarees and time on his hands!!!!

I have a rotating display with various military handguns...

Dr.Rob · 12-01-2004, 01:46 AM

Very nice, I have one VERY close to your serial #, (within 90). Very nice find.

Rob

trigger643 · 12-01-2004, 08:13 AM

John,

I'm sure you've been asked this before, but I don't recall the answer, so please forgive, but what sort of lighting do you use?

John Holbrook · 01-01-2005, 03:39 PM

Norm, here is the info on the other Luger...

John

saxman · 01-02-2005, 07:48 PM

That's a 98% finish. Very nice find.

11-10-2004, 02:28 PM	#1
John Holbrook RIP Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellingham, WA. Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here is the other Luger I just acquired... It looks like a nice, honest 1939 Code 42 WW II era P.08. If anyone wants to see any other views, just ask.... __________________ "Give me a fast ship, and I will sail in harms way!", John Paul Jones

11-10-2004, 03:22 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Nice gun and very nice photography John, did the magazine # match on this one? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-10-2004, 04:00 PM	#3
John Holbrook RIP Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellingham, WA. Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by John Sabato: <strong>Nice gun and very nice photography John, did the magazine # match on this one?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Naw, no such luck.... Nice mag tho... __________________ "Give me a fast ship, and I will sail in harms way!", John Paul Jones

11-10-2004, 06:23 PM	#4
alf User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbie question, what would one rate the finish on this pistol? 80%? __________________ _ _ _ _ ______ _ _ _ _ Alfred Tan www.JapaneseSword.com

11-10-2004, 10:45 PM	#6
John Holbrook RIP Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellingham, WA. Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ask and ye shall receive... Boy,I never state finish in percentage. As soon as I say a particular gun is, say 91%, someone will come back with, "I think it is 90%".... So I post good photos and everyone can make up their own mind! Actually, this old P.08 shows mostly honest holster wear..... __________________ "Give me a fast ship, and I will sail in harms way!", John Paul Jones

11-10-2004, 09:27 PM	#5
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Alfred, Depends on what the grip straps look like. John, What do the grip straps look like? --Dwight

11-10-2004, 10:50 PM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	John, I would say 89 and 15/16%. Nice pistol. I would'nt pass it up. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-10-2004, 11:04 PM	#8
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	John, going from Colts to Lugers? Make sure you send a couple to me! Seriously, you take darn nice photos, thnaks! 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

11-10-2004, 11:42 PM	#9
John Holbrook RIP Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellingham, WA. Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Edward Tinker: <strong>John, going from Colts to Lugers? Make sure you send a couple to me! Seriously, you take darn nice photos, thanks! Ed</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Ed, I had to buy the whole collection just to get the Colt M1911A1. However I suddenly find myself with 4 Nazi proof Hi Powers, 2 Lugers and other assorted goodies! You know that the most dangerous thing in the world is a sailor with money in his dungarees and time on his hands!!!! I have a rotating display with various military handguns... __________________ "Give me a fast ship, and I will sail in harms way!", John Paul Jones

12-01-2004, 01:46 AM	#10
Dr.Rob User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very nice, I have one VERY close to your serial #, (within 90). Very nice find. Rob __________________ THR Rifle Mod, Former TFL Rifle Mod.

12-01-2004, 08:13 AM	#11
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	John, I'm sure you've been asked this before, but I don't recall the answer, so please forgive, but what sort of lighting do you use? __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown

01-01-2005, 03:39 PM	#12
John Holbrook RIP Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellingham, WA. Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Norm, here is the info on the other Luger... John __________________ "Give me a fast ship, and I will sail in harms way!", John Paul Jones

01-02-2005, 07:48 PM	#13
saxman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's a 98% finish. Very nice find. __________________ You can lead 'em to the water, but you can't make 'em drink.