"What is my friends Luger worth?"

Kojak · 07-21-2005, 03:43 PM

We are living in Sweden near Denmark ( 20 minutes ). The P08 probably comes from there when the nazis occupied Denmark. The gun have been in the Swedish policeforces boxes of stolen items. But after many many years they sold it when they want to clean up from old stuff, and my friend bought it.
The condition of the gun is very good. It is made 1940 and have the german eagle and swastika marks. I bealive it is Mauser-made ( nr 42 ).
I have filled the Luger-ID sheet and I have taken some close up photos BUT I donÃ?Â´t know were to send it.
I attach a arrange photo with some collector stuff.

Kristofer Hansson

Edward Tinker · 07-21-2005, 09:45 PM

Kristofer, you'd have to include a lot more information, but of course, there are USA prices and then your prices.

In the USA, a 1940 could be worth $500 US or up to $1200, all depending on how good of condition it is in.

Ed

Kojak · 07-22-2005, 06:27 AM

Thank you for answering my questions Mr Edward Tinker.

I have filled the ID- sheet and here comes the most importent ( I think ).
Toggle inscription:42
Chamber in:1940
Toggle Knob:Squared/Knurled
Grip safety:not present
Stock lug:not present
Caliber:9mm
Grip:Walnut in good condition, sharp
Tumb safety:Red colour "Gesichert"
Describe markings: Please see close up photos. But on the top of the barrel there is a mark with a cirkle with a triangle and a T inside. On the close up photos you could see a distinkt nazi eagle with swastika.
Barrel:97mm
Extractor markings:"Geladen"
Magazine in bakelit or plastic, markings:P08 and a eagle with number 37
Remaining bluing 97%
Bore 95%
Grips 85%(only small marks)
All small parts have the matching number of 55 ( 455 on some bigger parts ).
The chamber and so on have a red plumb colour the barrel ordinary bluing.

I believe that was all

Best regards

Kristofer Hansson

Ps/Is it possible to export the P08 to USA ?/Ds

Lugerdoc · 07-22-2005, 07:28 AM

Kojac, Your 1940/42 PO8 appears to have had a Finnish made Tikkakoski Arsenal made barrel installed. This luger would be worth more in the US, if Finnish Army "SA" marked, otherwise your friend has a mismatched shooter and probably not worth the fees and paper work necessary to legally get it into the US. TH

07-21-2005, 03:43 PM	#1
Kojak New User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"What is my friends Luger worth?" We are living in Sweden near Denmark ( 20 minutes ). The P08 probably comes from there when the nazis occupied Denmark. The gun have been in the Swedish policeforces boxes of stolen items. But after many many years they sold it when they want to clean up from old stuff, and my friend bought it. The condition of the gun is very good. It is made 1940 and have the german eagle and swastika marks. I bealive it is Mauser-made ( nr 42 ). I have filled the Luger-ID sheet and I have taken some close up photos BUT I donÃ?Â´t know were to send it. I attach a arrange photo with some collector stuff. Kristofer Hansson Attached Thumbnails

07-21-2005, 09:45 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Kristofer, you'd have to include a lot more information, but of course, there are USA prices and then your prices. In the USA, a 1940 could be worth $500 US or up to $1200, all depending on how good of condition it is in. 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

07-22-2005, 06:27 AM	#3
Kojak New User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you for answering my questions Mr Edward Tinker. I have filled the ID- sheet and here comes the most importent ( I think ). Toggle inscription:42 Chamber in:1940 Toggle Knob:Squared/Knurled Grip safety:not present Stock lug:not present Caliber:9mm Grip:Walnut in good condition, sharp Tumb safety:Red colour "Gesichert" Describe markings: Please see close up photos. But on the top of the barrel there is a mark with a cirkle with a triangle and a T inside. On the close up photos you could see a distinkt nazi eagle with swastika. Barrel:97mm Extractor markings:"Geladen" Magazine in bakelit or plastic, markings:P08 and a eagle with number 37 Remaining bluing 97% Bore 95% Grips 85%(only small marks) All small parts have the matching number of 55 ( 455 on some bigger parts ). The chamber and so on have a red plumb colour the barrel ordinary bluing. I believe that was all Best regards Kristofer Hansson Ps/Is it possible to export the P08 to USA ?/Ds Attached Thumbnails

07-22-2005, 07:28 AM	#4
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	Kojac, Your 1940/42 PO8 appears to have had a Finnish made Tikkakoski Arsenal made barrel installed. This luger would be worth more in the US, if Finnish Army "SA" marked, otherwise your friend has a mismatched shooter and probably not worth the fees and paper work necessary to legally get it into the US. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net