P08 with holster

campfooey · 12-23-2014, 02:00 PM

I have a chance to buy a P08 in good condition I have not seen the pistol just pictures the owner says it has all matching numbers with two mags. with matching numbers and a holster with tool he wants 3000.00 does this sound like a fair price if pistol is in good or better shape and is a bring back any thoughts would help

roadkill1 · 12-23-2014, 02:18 PM

Really need more info and ideally pictures. It all depends upon what type of P08 it is, who made it, the condition of all the items and what markings/documentation it has. Sounds like the seller could be a little or way high but, then again, if the P08 is a Krieghoff with matching mags and holster, it could be a steal.

Ron

Sergio Natali · 12-23-2014, 02:47 PM

The description given is far too vague.
In these cases it's absolutely crucial to post some close and detailed pictures of the gun.
Anyway welcome to this Forum made by LUGER enthusiasts.
Waiting for more info.

DavidJayUden · 12-23-2014, 05:05 PM

In all likelihood the gun is way overpriced. Yes some variations will bring that money but most do not. My suggestion would be to get more information and do your research BEFORE you spend a dime.

Dju

campfooey · 12-26-2014, 04:57 PM

I got some pictures but they don't show a lot of detail I try for more I'm trying to upload them but can't get it to work

campfooey · 12-26-2014, 05:03 PM

I think I got the pictures figured out it was a bring back but no papers

alvin · 12-26-2014, 05:37 PM

Salt blued byf41 with matching magazines? Definitely a hot one these days. This variation can go $3k if it's very nice and original. Although the photos taken by phone is low in quality, look and feel of the gun is good. Matching magazine is important in valuation, need better pictures.

campfooey · 12-26-2014, 05:37 PM

I see there is a 41 on the top where I usually see a four number like 1941 was there some markings like that just two numbers sorry just trying to get into the luger I went to Simpson luger and they real show a lot of different models this may take a lot of studying

DavidJayUden · 12-26-2014, 05:38 PM

It seems to be in pretty good shape, but unfortunately the photos don't give sufficient detail to be more specific. The mag is 8410 M. Is there an M under the serial number on the front of the frame?
I'm still inclined to consider it overpriced, but let's see what the others have to say, because sometimes I'm just a cheap a**.
Also, just for your entertainment, go to Simpson, Ltd, and look up this year to see what they are getting for theirs.
Also, on the top of the toggle, does it say BYF or 42? Does it say P08 on the left side near the safety?
dju

alvin · 12-26-2014, 05:56 PM

The hotness of byf is hard to explain. Visited Barnes 'n Noble today, and sat there spending half an hour reading "17th Edition of Modern Gun Values", it's an interesting book because one editor was Joe Schroeder, along with a few other editors.. I am interested in their classification of Exc/VG/Fair. I bet they did not buy many collector guns in recently years (Joe passed away last year, the book was probably published in 2012). The valuation of Mauser made Lugers are simple, in excellent condition, K Date=1500, G Date=1250, S/42=42=byf=1000, Postwar Interarms=800 or 850 if have box. That's probably price of 1980s? So attractive!! Popular Mauser Red 9 was 1350, price is also very attractive. What did not change much was Luger 1900, it's listed as 3500.

lugerholsterrepair · 12-26-2014, 06:29 PM

The Pistol looks nice so far but I LOVE that holster!

kurusu · 12-29-2014, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by campfooey

I see there is a 41 on the top where I usually see a four number like 1941 was there some markings like that just two numbers sorry just trying to get into the luger I went to Simpson luger and they real show a lot of different models this may take a lot of studying

In 1941 and 1942 Mauser dropped the full year marking over P08 chambers and used only de last two digits of the year.
41 = 1941; 42 = 1942.

campfooey · 01-05-2015, 11:47 PM

Thanks for all the info I'm not sure if I'll get it if I do I'll post better pictures

alanint · 01-06-2015, 05:01 AM

The mag serial looks like a 6410 u to me. The seller does not include the one frame serial number photo that would confirm a match.

With one matching magazine and that nice holster rig I would be more happy at around $2,500.

12-23-2014, 02:00 PM	#1
campfooey User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 72 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	P08 with holster I have a chance to buy a P08 in good condition I have not seen the pistol just pictures the owner says it has all matching numbers with two mags. with matching numbers and a holster with tool he wants 3000.00 does this sound like a fair price if pistol is in good or better shape and is a bring back any thoughts would help

12-23-2014, 02:47 PM	#3
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	The description given is far too vague. In these cases it's absolutely crucial to post some close and detailed pictures of the gun. Anyway welcome to this Forum made by LUGER enthusiasts. Waiting for more info. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

12-26-2014, 04:57 PM	#5
campfooey User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 72 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	P08 with holster matching numbers two mags. tool I got some pictures but they don't show a lot of detail I try for more I'm trying to upload them but can't get it to work

12-26-2014, 05:03 PM	#6
campfooey User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 72 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	P08 with holster matching mags. holster and tool I think I got the pictures figured out it was a bring back but no papers Attached Thumbnails

12-26-2014, 05:37 PM	#8
campfooey User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 72 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	P08 with matching mags holster and tool I see there is a 41 on the top where I usually see a four number like 1941 was there some markings like that just two numbers sorry just trying to get into the luger I went to Simpson luger and they real show a lot of different models this may take a lot of studying

12-23-2014, 02:18 PM	#2
roadkill1 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 127 Thanks: 166 Thanked 129 Times in 63 Posts	Really need more info and ideally pictures. It all depends upon what type of P08 it is, who made it, the condition of all the items and what markings/documentation it has. Sounds like the seller could be a little or way high but, then again, if the P08 is a Krieghoff with matching mags and holster, it could be a steal. Ron

12-23-2014, 05:05 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	In all likelihood the gun is way overpriced. Yes some variations will bring that money but most do not. My suggestion would be to get more information and do your research BEFORE you spend a dime. Dju

12-26-2014, 05:37 PM	#7
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Salt blued byf41 with matching magazines? Definitely a hot one these days. This variation can go $3k if it's very nice and original. Although the photos taken by phone is low in quality, look and feel of the gun is good. Matching magazine is important in valuation, need better pictures.

12-26-2014, 05:38 PM	#9
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	It seems to be in pretty good shape, but unfortunately the photos don't give sufficient detail to be more specific. The mag is 8410 M. Is there an M under the serial number on the front of the frame? I'm still inclined to consider it overpriced, but let's see what the others have to say, because sometimes I'm just a cheap a**. Also, just for your entertainment, go to Simpson, Ltd, and look up this year to see what they are getting for theirs. Also, on the top of the toggle, does it say BYF or 42? Does it say P08 on the left side near the safety? dju

12-26-2014, 05:56 PM	#10
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The hotness of byf is hard to explain. Visited Barnes 'n Noble today, and sat there spending half an hour reading "17th Edition of Modern Gun Values", it's an interesting book because one editor was Joe Schroeder, along with a few other editors.. I am interested in their classification of Exc/VG/Fair. I bet they did not buy many collector guns in recently years (Joe passed away last year, the book was probably published in 2012). The valuation of Mauser made Lugers are simple, in excellent condition, K Date=1500, G Date=1250, S/42=42=byf=1000, Postwar Interarms=800 or 850 if have box. That's probably price of 1980s? So attractive!! Popular Mauser Red 9 was 1350, price is also very attractive. What did not change much was Luger 1900, it's listed as 3500.

12-26-2014, 06:29 PM	#11
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,922 Thanked 3,123 Times in 1,434 Posts	The Pistol looks nice so far but I LOVE that holster! __________________ 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."

01-05-2015, 11:47 PM	#13
campfooey User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 72 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks for all the info I'm not sure if I'll get it if I do I'll post better pictures

01-06-2015, 05:01 AM	#14
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	The mag serial looks like a 6410 u to me. The seller does not include the one frame serial number photo that would confirm a match. With one matching magazine and that nice holster rig I would be more happy at around $2,500.