G.A. listing

ithacaartist · 08-29-2011, 10:27 AM

What do we think of this one?

http://www.gunsamerica.com//92999320..._Kit.htm?wl=1#

alanint · 08-29-2011, 10:50 AM

Looks like a generally honest early P08 with some issues;
- The blueing on the front strap appears freshened where the unit marks are.
- A very strange metal stress issue on the backstrap, with parrallel gouges and a crack?
- The wood base on the magazine looks like a reproduction or home made.

Norme · 08-29-2011, 01:47 PM

Hi David, It's a highly desirable and collectible DWM 1st Issue (1909), unit marked to a machine gun company. However, the issue that Alan raised, the apparent crack in the rear grip strap, is cause for concern. I would ask for more photos of that area, with the grips removed. The 22 conversion is a plus, the magazine base is a minus. Regards, Norm

ithacaartist · 08-29-2011, 04:15 PM

I've seen the conversion kits offered for fairly hefty prices, online. What's a fair ballpark, just for the .22 kit?

lugerholsterrepair · 08-29-2011, 04:45 PM

David, I question the blue and straw. Strong possibility the pistol has been restored.

The .22 conversion is post war so I don't know if it's worth much?

The magazine body looks good and the wood bottom looks good from the side? Bottom looks milled out somehow?

Norme · 08-29-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ithacaartist

I've seen the conversion kits offered for fairly hefty prices, online. What's a fair ballpark, just for the .22 kit?

Hi David, Simpson Ltd has one listed. Bearing in mind that they are a high end retailer, I think 60% of their price would be realistic. Regards, Norm
http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...c82c3c90f028e3

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lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	David, I question the blue and straw. Strong possibility the pistol has been restored. The .22 conversion is post war so I don't know if it's worth much? The magazine body looks good and the wood bottom looks good from the side? Bottom looks milled out somehow? __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

08-29-2011, 10:50 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Looks like a generally honest early P08 with some issues; - The blueing on the front strap appears freshened where the unit marks are. - A very strange metal stress issue on the backstrap, with parrallel gouges and a crack? - The wood base on the magazine looks like a reproduction or home made.

08-29-2011, 01:47 PM	#3
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi David, It's a highly desirable and collectible DWM 1st Issue (1909), unit marked to a machine gun company. However, the issue that Alan raised, the apparent crack in the rear grip strap, is cause for concern. I would ask for more photos of that area, with the grips removed. The 22 conversion is a plus, the magazine base is a minus. Regards, Norm

08-29-2011, 04:15 PM	#4
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,374 Thanks: 7,447 Thanked 2,613 Times in 1,380 Posts	I've seen the conversion kits offered for fairly hefty prices, online. What's a fair ballpark, just for the .22 kit?