P.08 Luger

skilled · 09-04-2011, 09:37 AM

Hi All. I was hoping to get some information and value on this Luger.

By skilledballer at 2011-09-04

Mike Z · 09-04-2011, 10:01 AM

Nice looking 41/42 Mauser? The Luger was made in early 1941. As for the Value some more details will be needed. Is the magazine Matching? Are Both Grips #ed? Are all external and internal parts Matching?
Mike Z.

skilled · 09-04-2011, 10:10 AM

Hi Mike,
All parts are original and matching sn but the mag does not match. Please explain what you are asking about the grips? I have never taken them off and dont know how..lol

Mike Z · 09-04-2011, 10:29 AM

The Grips on the inside should have the last 2 digits of the serial # or be proofed 655. Looks like a real nice Luger.
Mike Z.

skilled · 09-04-2011, 03:31 PM

ok..how do u get them off?

George Anderson · 09-04-2011, 03:44 PM

Use a good fitting screw driver or a Luger loading tool and very carefully remove the screw holding the RIGHT Side grip. Remove the magazine and gently push the RIGHT side grip from inside the magazine well using only your finger. You should then be able to examine markings on the right grip and, through the open grip assembly from the right side, the LEFT grip.

G.T. · 09-04-2011, 03:46 PM

I'd probably look up into the mag well with a small light... I'd not risk breaking the grips, untill I have had a few lesser condition Luger disassemblies under my belt... first... Or, just take the right hand grip off, it is less prone to breakage...
It looks right, and is a desirable variation, in great shape... Just a guess, but i'm guessing approx. 2k... maybe??.. Give or take a few 100...

...best to you, til...lat'r...GT

Mike Z · 09-04-2011, 05:13 PM

G.T. Good Point. Don't want the Million Dollar Chip or the screws boogered. I also agree with your around 2k estimate. I would surely drop decent money on it.
Mike Z.

skilled · 09-04-2011, 08:33 PM

ok..removed the right side..Thanks George it was very easy. I saw no serial # But it did have a "M" and then by it..hard to see in the picture. It had the same proof mark "eagle 655"

By skilledballer at 2011-09-04

DavidJayUden · 09-04-2011, 08:38 PM

I'd need to see more photos, including the grip straps, but I'm just not seeing $2K therre. Especially in today's market.
dju

George Anderson · 09-04-2011, 09:16 PM

With the eargle 655 on a later Mauser I suspect that it is correct.

skilled · 09-04-2011, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

I'd need to see more photos, including the grip straps, but I'm just not seeing $2K therre. Especially in today's market.
dju

Hi David. I can post pics of grip straps if you want to see them. However there are no markings on them.

G.T. · 09-04-2011, 10:58 PM

Hi Mike, David, and George... Thanks Mike, I thought, as did George, that probaly descression is the better part of valor on the new owner grip removal, It's just too easy to turn a nice collectible unit into something less... I think that it's a nice unit same as you, it would look nice in any collection.. Hi David, I am really not sure in todays market, as times are getting tougher, with no end in sight... But, a few years back, that variation was, and still is, I'd guess, a pretty rare example, and I really think it might even now, bring more then 2K stated.. .. A lot of them, 41-42's, were upgraded by un-knowing collectors to Black Widow status back when it first became the craz and BW grip sets were more plentiful... Finding a 41-42 is pretty tough, an obiviously un-messed with one would bring a preminum... I'd like a shot at it if it comes up for sale... as I've never had a chance to have one in hand..

.... Hi George... Been battling the flu for a few days, trying to get right side up again.. Got a surprise for you soon.. best to you, til...lat'r...GT
BTW, it the middle of a mid-night run to the toilet, I had to smile... The thought crossed my mind, The flu or food posioning, certainly is a great lesson in humility.. It treats kings and paupers, rich or poor all the same.. It kinda brings you back to being real happy with life when you get to feeling better..

.....

Norme · 09-04-2011, 10:59 PM

Hi Travis, It's hard to assess finish from photos, and yours are not the best, but if this gun is original (which I believe it is), then it is well worth $2,000.00. A 41 42 is a scarce variation.. Regards, Norm

DavidJayUden · 09-04-2011, 11:07 PM

I stand corrected.
dju

Mike Z · 09-05-2011, 10:26 AM

The grips with a 655 proof would make them correct. Most of the 41/42 codes that I have done research on are not #ed but are 655 proofed.
Mike Z.

skilled · 09-05-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Travis, It's hard to assess finish from photos, and yours are not the best, but if this gun is original (which I believe it is), then it is well worth $2,000.00. A 41 42 is a scarce variation.. Regards, Norm

Thanks Norm the finnish is actually pretty good except in just a few spots i will post better pics soon. The gun was passed down to me thirty years ago and is in the same condition as it was when my uncle brought it back from the war. I only take it out and admire it and give it a light coat of oil. I actualy fired it once thirty years ago and it shot flawlessly.

Lugerdoc · 09-06-2011, 11:28 AM

I missed seeing the serial suffix. All 41/42 PO8s should be in the N (mostly), O or P suffix ranges. TH

skilled · 09-06-2011, 10:41 PM

Are you referring to the "n" under the serial number? It is there if that's what you are asking.

09-04-2011, 09:37 AM	#1
skilled User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	P.08 Luger Hi All. I was hoping to get some information and value on this Luger. By skilledballer at 2011-09-04 By skilledballer at 2011-09-04 By skilledballer at 2011-09-04 By skilledballer at 2011-09-04 By skilledballer at 2011-09-04

09-04-2011, 10:01 AM	#2
Mike Z User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 181 Thanks: 54 Thanked 79 Times in 39 Posts	Nice looking 41/42 Mauser? The Luger was made in early 1941. As for the Value some more details will be needed. Is the magazine Matching? Are Both Grips #ed? Are all external and internal parts Matching? Mike Z. Last edited by Mike Z; 09-04-2011 at 10:05 AM. Reason: added

09-04-2011, 03:46 PM	#7
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	Don't thnk i would... I'd probably look up into the mag well with a small light... I'd not risk breaking the grips, untill I have had a few lesser condition Luger disassemblies under my belt... first... Or, just take the right hand grip off, it is less prone to breakage... It looks right, and is a desirable variation, in great shape... Just a guess, but i'm guessing approx. 2k... maybe??.. Give or take a few 100... ...best to you, til...lat'r...GT

09-04-2011, 10:58 PM	#13
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	Hi Guys... Hi Mike, David, and George... Thanks Mike, I thought, as did George, that probaly descression is the better part of valor on the new owner grip removal, It's just too easy to turn a nice collectible unit into something less... I think that it's a nice unit same as you, it would look nice in any collection.. Hi David, I am really not sure in todays market, as times are getting tougher, with no end in sight... But, a few years back, that variation was, and still is, I'd guess, a pretty rare example, and I really think it might even now, bring more then 2K stated.. .. A lot of them, 41-42's, were upgraded by un-knowing collectors to Black Widow status back when it first became the craz and BW grip sets were more plentiful... Finding a 41-42 is pretty tough, an obiviously un-messed with one would bring a preminum... I'd like a shot at it if it comes up for sale... as I've never had a chance to have one in hand.. .... Hi George... Been battling the flu for a few days, trying to get right side up again.. Got a surprise for you soon.. best to you, til...lat'r...GT BTW, it the middle of a mid-night run to the toilet, I had to smile... The thought crossed my mind, The flu or food posioning, certainly is a great lesson in humility.. It treats kings and paupers, rich or poor all the same.. It kinda brings you back to being real happy with life when you get to feeling better.......

09-06-2011, 11:28 AM	#18
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	I missed seeing the serial suffix. All 41/42 PO8s should be in the N (mostly), O or P suffix ranges. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

09-04-2011, 10:10 AM	#3
skilled User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Mike, All parts are original and matching sn but the mag does not match. Please explain what you are asking about the grips? I have never taken them off and dont know how..lol

09-04-2011, 10:29 AM	#4
Mike Z User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 181 Thanks: 54 Thanked 79 Times in 39 Posts	The Grips on the inside should have the last 2 digits of the serial # or be proofed 655. Looks like a real nice Luger. Mike Z.

09-04-2011, 03:31 PM	#5
skilled User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	ok..how do u get them off?

09-04-2011, 03:44 PM	#6
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	Use a good fitting screw driver or a Luger loading tool and very carefully remove the screw holding the *RIGHT* Side grip. Remove the magazine and gently push the *RIGHT* side grip from inside the magazine well using only your finger. You should then be able to examine markings on the right grip and, through the open grip assembly from the right side, the LEFT grip.

09-04-2011, 05:13 PM	#8
Mike Z User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 181 Thanks: 54 Thanked 79 Times in 39 Posts	G.T. Good Point. Don't want the Million Dollar Chip or the screws boogered. I also agree with your around 2k estimate. I would surely drop decent money on it. Mike Z.

09-04-2011, 08:33 PM	#9
skilled User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	ok..removed the right side..Thanks George it was very easy. I saw no serial # But it did have a "M" and then by it..hard to see in the picture. It had the same proof mark "eagle 655" By skilledballer at 2011-09-04

09-04-2011, 08:38 PM	#10
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I'd need to see more photos, including the grip straps, but I'm just not seeing $2K therre. Especially in today's market. dju

09-04-2011, 09:16 PM	#11
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	With the eargle 655 on a later Mauser I suspect that it is correct.

09-04-2011, 10:59 PM	#14
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 Travis, It's hard to assess finish from photos, and yours are not the best, but if this gun is original (which I believe it is), then it is well worth $2,000.00. A 41 42 is a scarce variation.. Regards, Norm

09-04-2011, 11:07 PM	#15
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I stand corrected. dju

09-05-2011, 10:26 AM	#16
Mike Z User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 181 Thanks: 54 Thanked 79 Times in 39 Posts	The grips with a 655 proof would make them correct. Most of the 41/42 codes that I have done research on are not #ed but are 655 proofed. Mike Z.

09-06-2011, 10:41 PM	#19
skilled User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Are you referring to the "n" under the serial number? It is there if that's what you are asking.