My "new" Luger 08 from 1940

[Logger08]

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

Martin:
I believe that you are correct about the history of the gun: German military, Russian capture, east German VoPo. These are generally very good shooters, but it is always good advice to have it checked over first.
The ammo you show is 140 grains bullet weight (S&B) or 125 Magtech. I'd use either the 125 gr. or buy some 115 Magtech, S&B or Winchester white box. 115 will stress the gun less than the heavier stuff.
LEt us know how it shoots!
dju

Hello David,
Thanks for your feedback.
As I bought it of a gunsmith I do hope they have checked it.
(Especially as I mentioned I want to shoot it).

Concerning the ammo you are actually rather confirming my suspicion, that the 140gr might not be the best option.
However the Winchester white box seems to be difficult to come by here in Germany. But 115gr ammo should generally not be too much of a problem to find here.
Best regards,
Martin