I see this is not a new topic, but I need help indentifying this P08

[bstrick1]

Good afternoon! I have come into a collection and one of them is a P08 Luger (from what I can gather). The item is chromed or nickled. I understand that it is a shooter and holds no real value in the collection world. One of my questions is “Why?” I have done some research and see it was common for soldiers to do this to the weapons that came back here and if we are talking 80+ years ago then to me it would be considered part of the history of the gun. The serial numbers are low and they are marked clearly and matching.

On this forum I have seen one other like it on here, but not much information was giving to help me out. So I thought let’s just ask the question everyone seems to ask when they first get on here.

What do I have?

The sad part is when I got it I did not like it much and almost gave it away. Then I looked into it a little better and thought twice about it. I have taken it to a pawn shop after I found out it was a Luger and was told it was worth $300. I felt insulted and left, figured I would just leave it in my safe for my kids.

The gun was my fathers and he bought 2 of them both chromed or nickled (one with gold accents and wood grips). Typically I know my father liked odd weapons and knew what he was buying, but these do not make any sense. He spent a good deal on them 20+ years ago and I do not see these dropping in value (custom or not). I have bought the Blue Book yesterday and nothing even mentioned about what I have. Came close to the serial number, but I am 27 higher than reported on this site (another post with serial numbers and production years). I tend not to trust anyone around here (where I live), as they might think they can get it for a steal.

This is why I am here.


Thank you!