100 years ago today- end of WW1! shot my first P08 after 2 years

[kurusu]

Originally Posted by RShaw

My error Kurusu- poor choice of terms
The second empty case was 3/4 of the way out of the chamber after firing.

The bolt face is definitely dirty now that I look at the photo.... Thanks for your feedback. Good to know also that the extractor does not tend to break THAT easily.

On my (matched) shooter P08 (has since been sold) I broke the holdopen Got another one from Tom Heller, but I do not have the expertise to properly fit it- and a friend was really interested in the gun, so I traded it for a Colt 1911 (9 mm) special edition. (Franconia Belgium)

Have been on the lookout for a good Luger shooter.... but they don't show up so often here. Fact is... in the Netherlands, one is allowed a max of 5 firearms, unless one has a collector's license. I'm working on that license- but it won't happen for another year. My problem is that I find many different firearms fascinating.... I'm also been torn between two Colt SAA's both third generation AND a recently available Swiss Luger 7,65/ So... I have to make up my mind!!

I'm very happy to have my collector P08, and that it's still in good shape.
I appreciate your comments, thanks

The holdopen is the part I have seen broken the most. I usually take it of when shooting.

Have you tried browsing egun? It's German of course, but there is much more "action" going on than in the Netherlands. I managed to buy a Colt 1903 from there. And they are not that common in Europe.

For a "shooter", try to get a Mauser. It's more recent 1935 to 1942 and Mauser made more P.08s than everybody else combined(less rare).

[Mike Kay]

Originally Posted by kurusu

......For a "shooter", try to get a Mauser. It's more recent 1935 to 1942 and Mauser made more P.08s than everybody else combined(less rare).

Good advice.
I have an original condition, all numbers matching (incl. matching magazine) 1916 DWM that I inherited from my Grand Father, which I shoot very occasionally.

For regular range shooting I've acquired a 1942 Mauser Luger, thoroughly enjoyable.

Best,
Mike