Advice on 1st Luger

[SailorBill]

A question. What is the difference between the .08 frame and the Swiss frame, and why is one possibly more desirable than the other?

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by SailorBill

A question. What is the difference between the .08 frame and the Swiss frame, and why is one possibly more desirable than the other?

I believe they are referring to the grip frame - the 'Swiss style' straight front strap vs the little bulge at the bottom.

Early commercials [1900AE for example] have much closer tolerances. They were not intended for trench warfare [yet] so they could be hand fitted and tool marks eliminated. Better blue, better wood, etc.

I have bought from Simpson's and if they have what you want, they will work with you. IIRC, either Bob or Brad is a member here. (Maybe both).

Gunbroker.com is a hunting ground that I peruse daily. But as is pointed out here, you have to beware...But you can score a decent shooter if you look closely...