Worth of German Luger P08 - never been fired, all matching serial #s.

[cnv2855]

Originally Posted by Vlim

Finish and wear pattern look good to me (slight holster wear at muzzle and on the side plate 'island').

They are very nice guns to shoot, but if you have doubts, let a good gun smith have a look at it and give his ok before attempting to fire it.

It will not blow up, but you may damage small parts that are numbered to the gun, or chip the grips, that would be a pity.

I'm having a hard time comprehending how this weapon is devalued by up to 80% just because it was marked with an import stamp and re-sold commercially in the 70s. It was made at the same time, with the same materials, in the same fashion, and served in the same war as other P08s that are worth $2000+, yet because it was stamped with an import stamp it loses $1400+ in value. It's unlikely that this gun was re-finished, although it's possible.

I understand collectors can be finicky, but I'm just having a hard time understanding that logic. That's even less than the Interarms/Mauser reproduction that were made in the 70's are worth, and this weapon was made in 1941, and has all matching serials (besides magazines).