Advice would be welcome

markm3 · 08-23-2002, 11:54 PM

Given that I am a student of WWI, I'm seriously considering purchasing a Luger that appears to have some historical provenance. While its condition is by no means perfect, it is screaming buy me, and I keep ging back to look at it. The description follows, and the seller has priced it at $750. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Also, I have learned more in a few days here than I could have imagined. You folks are invaluable resources, and a hell of a lot of fun.

"Unit marked, ALL MATCHING 1908 Imperial Army First Issue P.08 Luger. SN # 53xxx and unit marked "1.R.5.1" which is "1st Infantry Regiment 5th Company Weapon #1". Supplied to the Prussian 1st Infantry Regiment and was part of the 1st Division and the Koenigsberg Army Corps. Saw combat at Tannenberg in 1914 and also on the Western and Eastern Fronts. Extensive combat experience. Overall very good condition, 85% blue and straw. Some spotting and pitting from bad storage and combat use(blood pitting). All matching #'s. Excellent grips w/ good checkering and no chips or cracks. Excellent bore. Not an import. Overall an excellent and rare Unit Marked 1908 1st Issue Military Luger and great peice of history for your collection that can be traced back to the actual battle fields of Europe. Cashiers check or money order only. C&R required. $25 overnight shipping. I am not an expert with these but have done my best to accurately describe this. If you have any other questions please let me know."

08-23-2002, 11:54 PM	#1
markm3 User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Advice would be welcome Given that I am a student of WWI, I'm seriously considering purchasing a Luger that appears to have some historical provenance. While its condition is by no means perfect, it is screaming buy me, and I keep ging back to look at it. The description follows, and the seller has priced it at $750. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Also, I have learned more in a few days here than I could have imagined. You folks are invaluable resources, and a hell of a lot of fun. "Unit marked, ALL MATCHING 1908 Imperial Army First Issue P.08 Luger. SN # 53xxx and unit marked "1.R.5.1" which is "1st Infantry Regiment 5th Company Weapon #1". Supplied to the Prussian 1st Infantry Regiment and was part of the 1st Division and the Koenigsberg Army Corps. Saw combat at Tannenberg in 1914 and also on the Western and Eastern Fronts. Extensive combat experience. Overall very good condition, 85% blue and straw. Some spotting and pitting from bad storage and combat use(blood pitting). All matching #'s. Excellent grips w/ good checkering and no chips or cracks. Excellent bore. Not an import. Overall an excellent and rare Unit Marked 1908 1st Issue Military Luger and great peice of history for your collection that can be traced back to the actual battle fields of Europe. Cashiers check or money order only. C&R required. $25 overnight shipping. I am not an expert with these but have done my best to accurately describe this. If you have any other questions please let me know." __________________ markm3