Thoughts on 1938 S/42 looking to buy

bdmatson · 07-08-2014, 09:00 AM

Hello all,

I am new to the Luger world and specifically the P08. I am looking to buy my first P08 and want to be sure I am doing it right. I would like to purchase a WWII era gun in original condition.

I would appreciate some of your expert opinions on a 1938 S/42 that is for sale. The asking price is $2095 for this all numbers matching P08 with one matching magazine. Here are some pics of the gun:

P08 #1.jpg
P08 #2.jpg
P08 #3.jpg
P08 #4.jpg
P08 #5.jpg
P08 #6.jpg

I appreciate your looking and your comments. If you need any other info, let me know.

Thanks,
Brian

alanint · 07-08-2014, 09:12 AM

While nice I don't think the overall condition warrants a price over $2,000.

I would be in the $1800 +/- area.

snipershot1944 · 07-08-2014, 09:34 AM

Agreed. Price is quite a bit high for that condition. I'd wait for a better one to come along.

CAP Black · 07-08-2014, 10:48 AM

I think that it would be a good buy at $ 1,500.00 - $ 1,600.00 with matching mag, yeah.
thanks
Jack

DavidJayUden · 07-08-2014, 11:22 AM

I concur, doctors...
I would like to see good clear photos of the matching mag. bottom too.
dju

bdmatson · 07-08-2014, 12:16 PM

Here is the one photo of magazine bottom.

P08 mag.jpg

Thank you for all your responses. I have tried multiple times to contact the seller to make an offer but have not received any responses. It looks like I may have to pass on this one and keep looking.

I appreciate the help.

DavidJayUden · 07-08-2014, 12:30 PM

Assuming that the suffix on the frame is also "i", then the mag bottom passes the sniff test.
Let us know how negotiations go.
dju

wlyon · 07-08-2014, 12:38 PM

Agree with the above. $1500-$1600 is top dollar. It is missing to much finish.

07-08-2014, 12:38 PM	#8
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,673 Thanks: 3,243 Thanked 2,658 Times in 988 Posts	Agree with the above. $1500-$1600 is top dollar. It is missing to much finish. __________________ Bill Lyon

07-08-2014, 09:00 AM	#1
bdmatson User Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thoughts on 1938 S/42 looking to buy Hello all, I am new to the Luger world and specifically the P08. I am looking to buy my first P08 and want to be sure I am doing it right. I would like to purchase a WWII era gun in original condition. I would appreciate some of your expert opinions on a 1938 S/42 that is for sale. The asking price is $2095 for this all numbers matching P08 with one matching magazine. Here are some pics of the gun: P08 #1.jpg P08 #2.jpg P08 #3.jpg P08 #4.jpg P08 #5.jpg P08 #6.jpg I appreciate your looking and your comments. If you need any other info, let me know. Thanks, Brian

07-08-2014, 09:12 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	While nice I don't think the overall condition warrants a price over $2,000. I would be in the $1800 +/- area.

07-08-2014, 09:34 AM	#3
snipershot1944 User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, part of the occupied Confederacy Posts: 300 Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Agreed. Price is quite a bit high for that condition. I'd wait for a better one to come along.

07-08-2014, 10:48 AM	#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	I think that it would be a good buy at $ 1,500.00 - $ 1,600.00 with matching mag, yeah. thanks Jack

07-08-2014, 11:22 AM	#5
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I concur, doctors... I would like to see good clear photos of the matching mag. bottom too. dju

07-08-2014, 12:16 PM	#6
bdmatson User Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Here is the one photo of magazine bottom. P08 mag.jpg Thank you for all your responses. I have tried multiple times to contact the seller to make an offer but have not received any responses. It looks like I may have to pass on this one and keep looking. I appreciate the help.

07-08-2014, 12:30 PM	#7
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Assuming that the suffix on the frame is also "i", then the mag bottom passes the sniff test. Let us know how negotiations go. dju