Mauser "2-digit"?

[Patronen]

Is this a collecting forum prejudiced against working P-08s like I have?
Tell me now and I'll get the hell out of here.

Fire away!
It's your guns.
If you break a part on an all matching numbers gun and or ruin a collectible it's all you and your dime.

[johnii]

Originally Posted by Patronen

Fire away!
It's your guns.
If you break a part on an all matching numbers gun and or ruin a collectible it's all you and your dime.

I don't think any of my matching parts are going to break anytime soon with firing.

The joy of owning a Luger P-08 (to me) is the firing. They are extremely accurate compared to the Beretta M-9 in 9mm as well as the Hi Power Browning in 9mm as well as the Czech 75-B or Czechoslovkian before the "B" model of CZ 75.

I like 9mm autos and I've had quiet a few since the 1970's. Even the SW 59 and 39.

My opinion is shooting a P-08 is more fun than shooting most other 9mm semi autos made today or yesteryear. There is another 9mm I have that I enjoy, the SIG P210. I enjoy the Hi Power and the P-38s along with the CZ-75 and Beretta M-9.

On the other hand, I'd like to own and collect more P-08s at this time that I would not fire because I already have enough firing P-08s and others to feel fine shooting just them.

My next endeavor might not be an S/42. It might be a .30 Luger P-08 to shoot a couple of times and put away!

I think you are swaying me to really dive into some rare P-08s but at least I am admitting it now.

[phillyny]

As the initiator of this thread, I guess I'll jump in. I get notified every time someone posts to this thread, so out of curiosity, I've been lurking and following along!

Anyway, the original pistol was sold shortly after I posted to this site by a long-time member. He was very happy with the price and once he received the pistol, the overall condition. Me and my friend were very pleased that it went to a good "home." The member knowledge and helpfulness on this site have been superb. Many thanks to all that assisted.

I didn't shoot this P08 but I have shot a friends P08 many times. I'm dumbfounded by the accuracy. I'm sure it's a result of the fixed barrel and high quality manufacture. I suppose this may have been a detraction for this weapon in war use since the toggle system, while being accurate must very very tough to keep clean in battlefield conditions. I shoot a Glock 17 in IDPA competition and although not pretty or accurate, the thing is as reliable as a hammer.

I shoot at least once a week and have quite a few semi-auto and revolvers. The only gun that I own that comes close to the P08 in accuracy are my H&K USP's. My Beretta 92FS and Browning Hi-Power are nice guns but are nowhere near the accuracy of the P08. Like Johnii, I shoot pretty much everything I have but I do collect long guns (Winchester 1890's). I shoot those on special occasions but there is little chance of breakage with .22 WRF's and for the most part, they are safe queens.

[SteveM]

Hi Phil,

Thanks again for the Banner. Honest piece, more pics below.

[johnii]

Originally Posted by SteveM

Hi Phil,

Thanks again for the Banner. Honest piece, more pics below.

The stamp on the front sight from the barrel. It has an eagle.

Why?

[johnii]

I know why.

No person on this forum saw it or recognized it.

No person on this forum is capable of identification.

I posed a reasonable question here with my 1936 and aside from saying it's reblued with a poor holster I have yet to receive a response to the mark ahead to the serial number:



I think I've depleted all information from this forum. No one here can answer concerning a simple P-08 MAUSER S/42 from 1936.

I think this forum is full of a lot of people who really know nothing.

They all like Luger P-08s but they don't have the answers.

[SteveM]

Originally Posted by johnii

I know why.

No person on this forum saw it or recognized it.

No person on this forum is capable of identification.

I posed a reasonable question here with my 1936 and aside from saying it's reblued with a poor holster I have yet to receive a response to the mark ahead to the serial number:



I think I've depleted all information from this forum. No one here can answer concerning a simple P-08 MAUSER S/42 from 1936.

I think this forum is full of a lot of people who really know nothing.

They all like Luger P-08s but they don't have the answers.

Lordy, you are very impatient. You post three times; 2:27, 2:29, and at 2:31 and now you saying no one on this board knows anything about lugers. Take a chill pill and come back when you can post some civilized and readable questions. Maybe buy a few books from the authors that frequent this board.

As to the E/N on the front sight that is a commercial proof mark that is found on Mauser Banners.

As to the mark on your 1936 it looks like an X but can't tell for sure from the pic. If it is an X, it is a Russian capture and went through an arsenal re-work postwar.