Looking to buy first P08

GJB22 · 05-29-2008, 10:13 PM

I already own an all matching DOT 43 K98 which I love, and now I want an all matching Nazi era P08 Luger to compliment it. I've been looking on Gunbroker, but a little worried about getting ripped off or unknowingly buying a restored gun. How do I avoid this? Is there a certain book or website that will help my pick out fakes vs authentic? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

John Sabato · 05-29-2008, 10:48 PM

Welcome to the Lugerforum You need to study this forum for a long time to become familiar with what to look for. I suggest you do an overall forum search for the word "fake" and "faked" and "boosted" to examine threads that point out some of the issue to watch for.

You can also put photos of your prospective purchases here on the forum and get a consensus from the most knowledgeable collectors in the world before you buy. Any seller that won't provide or allow photos or an adequate inspection period is a seller to stay away from.

Where are you from in Maryland? No matter where it is, it isn't that far from me.

GJB22 · 05-30-2008, 06:41 PM

Thanks John, I actually live in Carroll County, Eldersburg to be exact.

beachbaker · 05-30-2008, 06:56 PM

JGB22, if you can before you buy you should go to any gun show you can and try to pick up and look at as many as you can. Better yet if there is a collector near you that would allow you to handle some of his and let him explain all the nuances great. I am lucky enough to live near a local collector (Doug Coffey) who gave me a lot of time showing me his collection and all the varieties and what a help. Nothing beats holding one and having somebody explain about that particular gun. Lastly, pay the money when you are ready and buy from somebody you can trust as refinished guns can be very hard to pick out. Curt

05-29-2008, 10:13 PM	#1
GJB22 New User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looking to buy first P08 I already own an all matching DOT 43 K98 which I love, and now I want an all matching Nazi era P08 Luger to compliment it. I've been looking on Gunbroker, but a little worried about getting ripped off or unknowingly buying a restored gun. How do I avoid this? Is there a certain book or website that will help my pick out fakes vs authentic? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

05-29-2008, 10:48 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	Welcome to the Lugerforum You need to study this forum for a long time to become familiar with what to look for. I suggest you do an overall forum search for the word "fake" and "faked" and "boosted" to examine threads that point out some of the issue to watch for. You can also put photos of your prospective purchases here on the forum and get a consensus from the most knowledgeable collectors in the world before you buy. Any seller that won't provide or allow photos or an adequate inspection period is a seller to stay away from. Where are you from in Maryland? No matter where it is, it isn't that far from me. __________________ 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..."*

05-30-2008, 06:56 PM	#4
beachbaker Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: california Posts: 137 Thanks: 31 Thanked 109 Times in 30 Posts	JGB22, if you can before you buy you should go to any gun show you can and try to pick up and look at as many as you can. Better yet if there is a collector near you that would allow you to handle some of his and let him explain all the nuances great. I am lucky enough to live near a local collector (Doug Coffey) who gave me a lot of time showing me his collection and all the varieties and what a help. Nothing beats holding one and having somebody explain about that particular gun. Lastly, pay the money when you are ready and buy from somebody you can trust as refinished guns can be very hard to pick out. Curt __________________ Curt

05-30-2008, 06:41 PM	#3
GJB22 New User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks John, I actually live in Carroll County, Eldersburg to be exact.