Please help me I.D. this Luger

Hugo Borchardt · 01-09-2011, 10:02 PM

Shaffer:

Welcome to the forum. What you have is a 1906 Brazilian military contract P08. It is my current understanding that Brazil placed the order in 1907 after successful trials starting in 1904.

5000 were made serial #'d 1 to 5000. The extractor (also indicates a cartridge is in the chamber) should be marked "CARREGADA".

Does it have a holster?

As David said, the original grips should have been wood. We would need a few good photos to provide more information.

Hope this is helpful.

01-09-2011, 10:02 PM	#4
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372 Thanks: 340 Thanked 143 Times in 48 Posts	Shaffer: Welcome to the forum. What you have is a 1906 Brazilian military contract P08. It is my current understanding that Brazil placed the order in 1907 after successful trials starting in 1904. 5000 were made serial #'d 1 to 5000. The extractor (also indicates a cartridge is in the chamber) should be marked "CARREGADA". Does it have a holster? As David said, the original grips should have been wood. We would need a few good photos to provide more information. Hope this is helpful. __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm