Identify this Luger

Andre' · 11-26-2012, 07:51 PM

Hello,

pretty much my first post here - I'm getting serious about purchasing my first Luger. This one is not exactly what I've been looking for but - somebody offered me this one - and I'm just looking into it. She looks pretty rough but I think it's an early model - the BUG proof marks are present, and all numbers are matching except the mag (has a serial # although there shouldn't be one). No date stamp, no stock lug, no grip safety. Overall, she looks pretty aged, and the grips have some damage marks as well. My big question - what exactly is it (I believe 1908 commercial) and what is a fair price for a luger that's all (almost) orginal but has seen some use over the years. Thanks!

DavidJayUden · 11-26-2012, 08:38 PM

9mm or .30 cal?
dju

Andre' · 11-26-2012, 09:01 PM

Don't know for sure. It's a pre-WWI Imperial aera gun so my best guess would be 9mm. Doesn't have have a hold-open device! Thanks

drbuster · 11-26-2012, 09:07 PM

Looks like a pre-1912 manufactured 1906 commercial.

alanint · 11-26-2012, 09:08 PM

I find the gun's condition more than acceptable for its age and honest use....

Andre' · 11-26-2012, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanint

I find the gun's condition more than acceptable for its age and honest use....

Agreed! But what is a fair price for the gun? The seller is asking $1,000, which, to me, is a bit on the high side. Don't even know the barrel condition...

DavidJayUden · 11-26-2012, 09:59 PM

We're only seeing bits and pieces, but IMHO $1000 is reasonable.
dju

MFC · 11-26-2012, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andre'

No date stamp, no stock lug, no grip safety.

If the gun hasn't been messed with, it is a 1908 commercial, 9mm.
118,25 is the bore gage.

Andre' · 12-09-2012, 12:33 AM

This gun comes w/o a holster. Assuming it is a 1908 Commercial how good are the chances to find a matching holster, and what is the price range?

Thanks

11-26-2012, 07:51 PM	#1
Andre' User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South East Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Identify this Luger Hello, pretty much my first post here - I'm getting serious about purchasing my first Luger. This one is not exactly what I've been looking for but - somebody offered me this one - and I'm just looking into it. She looks pretty rough but I think it's an early model - the BUG proof marks are present, and all numbers are matching except the mag (has a serial # although there shouldn't be one). No date stamp, no stock lug, no grip safety. Overall, she looks pretty aged, and the grips have some damage marks as well. My big question - what exactly is it (I believe 1908 commercial) and what is a fair price for a luger that's all (almost) orginal but has seen some use over the years. Thanks! Attached Thumbnails

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11-26-2012, 08:38 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	9mm or .30 cal? dju

11-26-2012, 09:01 PM	#3
Andre' User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South East Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't know for sure. It's a pre-WWI Imperial aera gun so my best guess would be 9mm. Doesn't have have a hold-open device! Thanks

11-26-2012, 09:07 PM	#4
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Looks like a pre-1912 manufactured 1906 commercial.

11-26-2012, 09:08 PM	#5
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	I find the gun's condition more than acceptable for its age and honest use....

11-26-2012, 09:59 PM	#7
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	We're only seeing bits and pieces, but IMHO $1000 is reasonable. dju

12-09-2012, 12:33 AM	#9
Andre' User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South East Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This gun comes w/o a holster. Assuming it is a 1908 Commercial how good are the chances to find a matching holster, and what is the price range? Thanks