Help Identifying 1918mfg P08 Luger

[VenaticOppidan]

Hey All!

I recently had a friend broach the subject of selling me a Luger that’s been a family heirloom. He’s not a collector or a gun guy, and is located out of state. These are the pics he sent me so far. I can get any other pics requested to help with ID and or potential value. I’ve just started collecting old war pistols and rifles, and don’t have a Luger yet.

Based on the markings, i think it looks like a 1914 Artillery mfg in 1918. The Receiver acceptance mark appears to be TSS, to me, the grips are smooth, not checkered, and we’ve both been looking at identification guides, he says he can’t find a Breech lock proof that matches.

I was using this guide, and sent it to him, as well as he has done some of his own googling.

https://www.selfdefensefund.com/wp-c...7/09/Luger.pdf

Let me know if there are any different pics/info i can get from him that would help. Externally s/n appear to match, i can have him send pics of the magazine. He is not a gun person, only handgun he has, and doesn’t even have ammo for it. He has no info other than a family member supposedly brought it home as a war trophy. No letter, no other documentation.

I don’t know if he would be the best person to strip it. Only way I’ll prob get it in my hands is if i buy it, as he’s 12hrs away.

Any help is appreciated!