Got a Luger yesterday!

GunCat · 08-17-2004, 02:02 AM

Hey everybody!

Yesterday I got a Luger at the Reno Gun Show. Tomorrow I'll post some more pics. Don't mind my 92FS that snuck into those 3 bottom pictures--- Feeling lonely I guess.

Well, it's a Mauser Luger, and they gave it to me for $850. It's in pretty good condition from the looks, and it's got all parts matching including the magazine (But there isn't a magazine loading tool.)

Here's where the Beretta sneaks in (Sorry, too late tonight to take more photos)

Just to show the otherside of the luger.

Anyways, this is my first luger. I don't know if I'll be firing it much, but if I do, what kind of ammo would you guys recommend? I'm not so certain on how to field strip it yet either. I know that mag tool that I don't have is supposed to help somehow too.

I might repost the pics somewhere else in the forum later for more exposure.

Looking forward to joining the Forum with you all!

Lugerdoc · 08-17-2004, 10:17 AM

M98K, Your 1940/42 appears to be an honest WW2 PO8, with a bit of hoster wear. How about posting a photo of the mag bottom. I do have most original Mauser mag loading tool available. Your PO8 is probably E/655 proofed, so that would also the proper tool marking. TH

Ron Smith · 08-17-2004, 10:40 AM

Greg, The Luger mag does'nt load like your Beretta. The follower has to be depressed by using the button on the side. The tool hooks on the button and gives you a platform to compress the spring with your thumb while loading. Saves wear and tear on your thumb.
Looks like a nice honest pistol at not too bad a price. Congratulations! Welcome to the addiction.

Ron

GunCat · 08-17-2004, 12:02 PM

John Sabato · 08-17-2004, 02:03 PM

The one ammo recommendation I can make without hesitation is the 115 gr. Winchester 100 round bulk pack sold at Walmart for less than $11.00

I fired half a box over the weekend... no problems, and more than adequate recoil for proper functioning of the toggle.

Welcome to the Lugerforum! ...and thanks for the photos!

minigun · 08-23-2004, 01:45 AM

I thought it was a VERY good price. Good job. Just be careful when taking the wood grips off, damage is easily done. Firing it also a tricky position in that the gun is old and it could damage it. You must make certain that you are willing to take the risk in firing a complete, all matching Luger like that.....

08-17-2004, 02:02 AM	#1
GunCat User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got a Luger yesterday! Hey everybody! Yesterday I got a Luger at the Reno Gun Show. Tomorrow I'll post some more pics. Don't mind my 92FS that snuck into those 3 bottom pictures--- Feeling lonely I guess. Well, it's a Mauser Luger, and they gave it to me for $850. It's in pretty good condition from the looks, and it's got all parts matching including the magazine (But there isn't a magazine loading tool.) Here's where the Beretta sneaks in (Sorry, too late tonight to take more photos) Just to show the otherside of the luger. Anyways, this is my first luger. I don't know if I'll be firing it much, but if I do, what kind of ammo would you guys recommend? I'm not so certain on how to field strip it yet either. I know that mag tool that I don't have is supposed to help somehow too. I might repost the pics somewhere else in the forum later for more exposure. Looking forward to joining the Forum with you all! __________________ P.08 Luger (Mauser, 1940) Others: Beretta 92FS, Mosin Nagant 91/30, Mauser M48, Beretta 3032

08-17-2004, 10:17 AM	#2
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	M98K, Your 1940/42 appears to be an honest WW2 PO8, with a bit of hoster wear. How about posting a photo of the mag bottom. I do have most original Mauser mag loading tool available. Your PO8 is probably E/655 proofed, so that would also the proper tool marking. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-17-2004, 10:40 AM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Greg, The Luger mag does'nt load like your Beretta. The follower has to be depressed by using the button on the side. The tool hooks on the button and gives you a platform to compress the spring with your thumb while loading. Saves wear and tear on your thumb. Looks like a nice honest pistol at not too bad a price. Congratulations! Welcome to the addiction. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

08-17-2004, 12:02 PM	#4
GunCat User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	__________________ P.08 Luger (Mauser, 1940) Others: Beretta 92FS, Mosin Nagant 91/30, Mauser M48, Beretta 3032

08-17-2004, 02:03 PM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	The one ammo recommendation I can make without hesitation is the 115 gr. Winchester 100 round bulk pack sold at Walmart for less than $11.00 I fired half a box over the weekend... no problems, and more than adequate recoil for proper functioning of the toggle. Welcome to the Lugerforum! ...and thanks for the photos! __________________ 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..."*

08-23-2004, 01:45 AM	#6
minigun User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 424 Thanks: 16 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	I thought it was a VERY good price. Good job. Just be careful when taking the wood grips off, damage is easily done. Firing it also a tricky position in that the gun is old and it could damage it. You must make certain that you are willing to take the risk in firing a complete, all matching Luger like that.....