1916 DWM P.08 at store - opinions please

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

I'm not trying to change your mind, but if a guy were to properly clean the metal, give it a light coat of oil, and have Hugh do his magic on those horrible grips, that thing would come alive. Remember that it earned every blemish the hard way and there is some real history there. If it could talk we'd all be mesmerized.
Ever hear the joke that a scar is nothing but a tatoo with a good story?
Well, I'm a sucker for old dogs that need a place to live too.
dju

+ 1

IMHO a decent price; good Luger to start on; you can shoot it without the heartbreak of a broken [serialized] part; and a good way to get into Lugering...You can trade up or keep as a 2nd shooter...

Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

Personally I would not pay $500 for this thing.

Oh, poop on Jerry! Like he's never paid top dollar for a run-of-the-mill Luger!

Have some fun with a starter Luger. Get the grips re-cut; fix the magazine; replace the broken firing pin spring guide; etc. Get a feel for them and get a collectible later. It's only money - what else you going to buy??? A new kitchen??? A sofa??? A new pair of shoes???

Buy buy buy!!!