Selling A P08 From Canada To Us

josef · 08-21-2006, 06:35 PM

Hi, hope someone could help me with sound advice. Due to family commitments, I am forced to part with some of my collection. Reluctantly, I find myself thinking of parting with a P08 rig I know I can never upgrade. The problem is that in Canada the value of Lugers is considerably less than in the US, so for obvious reasons I would prefer to sell it in the US. This would allow me to keep much of my other collectables, including other Lugers.
Normally I would not think this is worth the effort to sell out of the country, but this P08 is a true gem. An all matching BYF41 with black grips, two matching magazines and finish conservatively at least 90%. Loading tool, 1941 dated black holster and a cleaning rod as well. Brought back from a veteran of the South Saskatchewan Regiment, since then I am the second owner (previous owner has passed away).
I believe the demand for P08s in this condition are more in demand in the US than in Canada (mainly due to our government classifying this type of firearm as prohibited, except to a few select firearms owners).
Has anyone here either bought or sold to or from Canada a P08? How was the process? Was it worth it? Or just a major headache?
Sorry for being so long-winded, it is a difficult decision to part with this. Any help or input would be greatly apprecaited

(For pics please check out the Member Gallery and search "My BYF41")
Joe

Edward Tinker · 08-21-2006, 06:53 PM

Joe, Peter Dunster has imported lugers from canada to the US, I bought one from him.

Ed

josef · 08-21-2006, 06:58 PM

Thank you Ed, did the P08 have to be import stamped when it arrived in the US from another country? I'd hate to see anything affect it's value.

Edward Tinker · 08-21-2006, 06:59 PM

yes, it is "supposed" to be import stamped...

minigun · 08-21-2006, 07:01 PM

Oh no, import stampts really deduce the value of the gun severely.

josef · 08-21-2006, 07:36 PM

I understood this would in fact affect value. Please correct me if I am wrong, thanks,
Joe

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Originally posted by minigun
Oh no, import stampts really deduce the value of the gun severely.

lugerholsterrepair · 08-21-2006, 08:07 PM

Josef, It would kick value in the head. Some people do not mind an import stamp but to a pistol of this grade it would be a sin against history. Like defacing an Anazazi cliff rock painting. Or putting a moustache on the Mona Lisa...Putting another crack in the Liberty bell. It's a crime I tell ya! Jerry Burney

josef · 08-21-2006, 08:13 PM

Thanks Jerry, I apprecaite this very much. This makes the decision whether or not to sell easy, take care,
Joe

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Originally posted by lugerholsterrepair
Josef, It would kick value in the head. Some people do not mind an import stamp but to a pistol of this grade it would be a sin against history. Like defacing an Anazazi cliff rock painting. Or putting a moustache on the Mona Lisa...Putting another crack in the Liberty bell. It's a crime I tell ya! Jerry Burney

minigun · 08-21-2006, 11:01 PM

Well, it sounds like you can either try to sell it for lesser value in Canada or take the hit when you have to import it by the import stamp. Either way these two options are gonna slice your value. Might try and think of some other way (not illegal or anything like that, that is).

I don't know if this is a good idea or not, but maybe find an area on the gun that can be replaced easily by an aftermarket part or a part that is not numbered to the gun. Have that area stamped with the import mark and then once in the States the new owner can replace that area or part with the original. I don't know if this is legal or not or even feasible so be sure before doing anything like that. Just trying to help, but really make sure that would be an okay thing to do first before trying.

08-21-2006, 06:35 PM	#1
josef User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CANADA Posts: 194 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Selling A P08 From Canada To Us Hi, hope someone could help me with sound advice. Due to family commitments, I am forced to part with some of my collection. Reluctantly, I find myself thinking of parting with a P08 rig I know I can never upgrade. The problem is that in Canada the value of Lugers is considerably less than in the US, so for obvious reasons I would prefer to sell it in the US. This would allow me to keep much of my other collectables, including other Lugers. Normally I would not think this is worth the effort to sell out of the country, but this P08 is a true gem. An all matching BYF41 with black grips, two matching magazines and finish conservatively at least 90%. Loading tool, 1941 dated black holster and a cleaning rod as well. Brought back from a veteran of the South Saskatchewan Regiment, since then I am the second owner (previous owner has passed away). I believe the demand for P08s in this condition are more in demand in the US than in Canada (mainly due to our government classifying this type of firearm as prohibited, except to a few select firearms owners). Has anyone here either bought or sold to or from Canada a P08? How was the process? Was it worth it? Or just a major headache? Sorry for being so long-winded, it is a difficult decision to part with this. Any help or input would be greatly apprecaited (For pics please check out the Member Gallery and search "My BYF41") Joe

08-21-2006, 06:53 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,961 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Joe, Peter Dunster has imported lugers from canada to the US, I bought one from him. 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

08-21-2006, 06:59 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,961 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	yes, it is "supposed" to be import stamped... __________________ 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

08-21-2006, 08:07 PM	#7
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Josef, It would kick value in the head. Some people do not mind an import stamp but to a pistol of this grade it would be a sin against history. Like defacing an Anazazi cliff rock painting. Or putting a moustache on the Mona Lisa...Putting another crack in the Liberty bell. It's a crime I tell ya! Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

08-21-2006, 06:58 PM	#3
josef User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CANADA Posts: 194 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Thank you Ed, did the P08 have to be import stamped when it arrived in the US from another country? I'd hate to see anything affect it's value.

08-21-2006, 07:01 PM	#5
minigun User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 424 Thanks: 15 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Oh no, import stampts really deduce the value of the gun severely.

08-21-2006, 11:01 PM	#9
minigun User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 424 Thanks: 15 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Well, it sounds like you can either try to sell it for lesser value in Canada or take the hit when you have to import it by the import stamp. Either way these two options are gonna slice your value. Might try and think of some other way (not illegal or anything like that, that is). I don't know if this is a good idea or not, but maybe find an area on the gun that can be replaced easily by an aftermarket part or a part that is not numbered to the gun. Have that area stamped with the import mark and then once in the States the new owner can replace that area or part with the original. I don't know if this is legal or not or even feasible so be sure before doing anything like that. Just trying to help, but really make sure that would be an okay thing to do first before trying.