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Ezra · 11-14-2011, 05:05 PM

I saw this today guys. It looks to my untrained eye, like a 1940 Mauser with East German Vopo grips. I don't think it's an East German Vopo Luger though as the stamps on the pistol (no starburst et al) don't indicate such. All serial numbers match, including the magazine. Does seem worn, but looks like it would be a decent shooter.

Ez

alanint · 11-14-2011, 05:14 PM

At least the sideplate is a forced match, (all those little punch marks are meant to obliterate the original number and is typical of many VoPos). Would it make a good shooter? Absolutely!!
The only thing to consider here is the asking price. This will determine whether it is a good buy or not. You did not include this.

Ezra · 11-14-2011, 05:20 PM

They are asking $750.

Ez

Norme · 11-14-2011, 06:31 PM

Hi Ezra, I think the frame and top half come from two different guns. Frames were not marked P08 until 1941. Regards, Norm

mrerick · 11-14-2011, 06:39 PM

I think that the price $750 for a VoPo shooter in this condition is rather high.

Maybe worth $600 if it is in good working condition with a good bore.

Marc

Ezra · 11-14-2011, 06:42 PM

Thanks for the help guys. Learned a number of things just from this thread. How awesome is that?

Ez

11-14-2011, 05:05 PM	#1
Ezra User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 43 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Trying to learn I saw this today guys. It looks to my untrained eye, like a 1940 Mauser with East German Vopo grips. I don't think it's an East German Vopo Luger though as the stamps on the pistol (no starburst et al) don't indicate such. All serial numbers match, including the magazine. Does seem worn, but looks like it would be a decent shooter. Ez

11-14-2011, 06:39 PM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	I think that the price $750 for a VoPo shooter in this condition is rather high. Maybe worth $600 if it is in good working condition with a good bore. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

11-14-2011, 05:14 PM	#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	At least the sideplate is a forced match, (all those little punch marks are meant to obliterate the original number and is typical of many VoPos). Would it make a good shooter? Absolutely!! The only thing to consider here is the asking price. This will determine whether it is a good buy or not. You did not include this.

11-14-2011, 05:20 PM	#3
Ezra User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 43 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	They are asking $750. Ez

11-14-2011, 06:31 PM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Ezra, I think the frame and top half come from two different guns. Frames were not marked P08 until 1941. Regards, Norm

11-14-2011, 06:42 PM	#6
Ezra User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 43 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks for the help guys. Learned a number of things just from this thread. How awesome is that? Ez