another, "what is it" newbie question.

dugedug · 04-12-2003, 10:54 AM

Got a chance to get a p.08 instead of the p38 i've been looking for. The luger looks 95+%. Strong straw color. Perfect looking wood. It's a DWM but has no banner or markings for the chamber inscription. "made in Germany" on the side. Serial is 2900 with and "i" below it and a crown and "N" above it. It has the stock lug but no maching mags with it. He's asking $370. He also has what looks like a russian capture 08(all peened out) with 1920 on the chamber... for $290. Any ideas what the first one is? I've done some looking around but have only seen them with "germany" on the side and with a banner on the chamber. Thanks.

Thor · 04-12-2003, 11:46 AM

Either is a good price if they function, the first is a 1920 Commercial Luger that is export marked, or in Still terms an Alphabet DWM. I would imagine the first is in 30 Luger caliber and the second is probably chambered in a 9mm Luger caliber. Also check the barrel length on the first (make sure the gun is empty with the action closed, then place a pencil in the muzzle until it stops against the breech fast, measure the depth it went into the barrel, should be around 3 & 3/4" and second weapon will have a 4" barrel. The first one in 95% condition if all matching (and original matching parts, not restamped, including hold open and firing pin) would be worth $800-$1000. I would imagine there is a mismatched part on it or the seller doesnt know what he has.

dugedug · 04-12-2003, 03:31 PM

I'm fairly sure it is all matching less mag., but if it isn't do you think I should pass on this one?

Herb · 04-12-2003, 07:34 PM

Grab em' both, the parts alone are worth more than that!!

Stu · 04-12-2003, 08:57 PM

Certainly would, for that price you can't go wrong ! I'll take them if you're not interested.

dugedug · 04-13-2003, 01:31 PM

Sorry guys. I called him this morning to grab the commercial and he sold them both for cash in hand last night(I was getting the info from him saturday morning). Dang my luck <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />

Imperial Arms · 04-15-2003, 03:00 AM

Bad luck - there will be another chance

Albert

saxman · 04-15-2003, 09:15 PM

dugedog; keep hanging out here and learn some more; next time you'll be ready to strike while the iron is hot!

04-12-2003, 10:54 AM	#1
dugedug New User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	another, "what is it" newbie question. Got a chance to get a p.08 instead of the p38 i've been looking for. The luger looks 95+%. Strong straw color. Perfect looking wood. It's a DWM but has no banner or markings for the chamber inscription. "made in Germany" on the side. Serial is 2900 with and "i" below it and a crown and "N" above it. It has the stock lug but no maching mags with it. He's asking $370. He also has what looks like a russian capture 08(all peened out) with 1920 on the chamber... for $290. Any ideas what the first one is? I've done some looking around but have only seen them with "germany" on the side and with a banner on the chamber. Thanks.

04-12-2003, 11:46 AM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Either is a good price if they function, the first is a 1920 Commercial Luger that is export marked, or in Still terms an Alphabet DWM. I would imagine the first is in 30 Luger caliber and the second is probably chambered in a 9mm Luger caliber. Also check the barrel length on the first (make sure the gun is empty with the action closed, then place a pencil in the muzzle until it stops against the breech fast, measure the depth it went into the barrel, should be around 3 & 3/4" and second weapon will have a 4" barrel. The first one in 95% condition if all matching (and original matching parts, not restamped, including hold open and firing pin) would be worth $800-$1000. I would imagine there is a mismatched part on it or the seller doesnt know what he has. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

04-12-2003, 07:34 PM	#4
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Grab em' both, the parts alone are worth more than that!! __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

04-15-2003, 09:15 PM	#8
saxman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dugedog; keep hanging out here and learn some more; next time you'll be ready to strike while the iron is hot! __________________ You can lead 'em to the water, but you can't make 'em drink.

04-12-2003, 03:31 PM	#3
dugedug New User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm fairly sure it is all matching less mag., but if it isn't do you think I should pass on this one?

04-12-2003, 08:57 PM	#5
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Certainly would, for that price you can't go wrong ! I'll take them if you're not interested.

04-13-2003, 01:31 PM	#6
dugedug New User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry guys. I called him this morning to grab the commercial and he sold them both for cash in hand last night(I was getting the info from him saturday morning). Dang my luck <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />

04-15-2003, 03:00 AM	#7
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Bad luck - there will be another chance Albert