Newbee need info on P'08 1915 DWM

greygrouse · 05-16-2013, 01:03 PM

mrerick,

Thanks - kinda reinforced what I was thinking. Haven't shot the "G" date in about 20yrs, and will put it in "preservation" condition. Have lots of friend who always wanted to shoot it, and I always hesitated. Now I've got something we can truly enjoy with care.

Always enjoyed shooting P08's, so glad I have one to use judiciously. I handload, so will make up some good low-power plinkers.

I'll probably replace the grips and do a complete cleaning and re-lubing of the DWM. Obviously, will save all original parts. Might be consulting this site if I find anything in questionable condition for a replacement.

Since Lugers have such varied collectability, I feel confident in the $600 price. Buying from a friend, and don't want to cheat him by buying something that might have been very valuable (but unknown to either of us).

Great to have sites w/dedicated afficianados.

Mike

05-16-2013, 01:03 PM	#6
greygrouse User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Michigan's Beautiful U.P. Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	mrerick, Thanks - kinda reinforced what I was thinking. Haven't shot the "G" date in about 20yrs, and will put it in "preservation" condition. Have lots of friend who always wanted to shoot it, and I always hesitated. Now I've got something we can truly enjoy with care. Always enjoyed shooting P08's, so glad I have one to use judiciously. I handload, so will make up some good low-power plinkers. I'll probably replace the grips and do a complete cleaning and re-lubing of the DWM. Obviously, will save all original parts. Might be consulting this site if I find anything in questionable condition for a replacement. Since Lugers have such varied collectability, I feel confident in the $600 price. Buying from a friend, and don't want to cheat him by buying something that might have been very valuable (but unknown to either of us). Great to have sites w/dedicated afficianados. Mike