Another newbie

treyxl5 · 02-26-2017, 04:34 PM

New to the forum and just picked up my first P08 and was looking for a little help on identification. It definitely looks like a mismatch but any info would be appreciated. I took as many pics as I could of any markings I found.

treyxl5 · 02-26-2017, 04:38 PM

A couple of more pics

treyxl5 · 02-26-2017, 04:44 PM

The certificate of retention and customs declaration.

sheepherder · 02-26-2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by treyxl5

The certificate of retention and customs declaration.

Now that is interesting. It lists the Luger as 'Allied Government Material". This document is different from the usual 'bringback papers' we see here. I wonder if it was a mistake to put a captured weapon on this particular "government property purchased by me" form along with the Zeiss camera???

And in a 'duffle bag' no less...

We all know the military/government rarely makes mistakes...

kurusu · 02-26-2017, 05:03 PM

Yes it is a mismatch your frame is from 1941/42 . The upper part is from 1938.

The side plate doesn't match the upper or the lower part. The sear bar matches the upper part and the safety matches the lower part. Can't make the number on the trigger, extractor nor on the locking lever.

rhuff · 02-26-2017, 05:16 PM

A nice looking Luger that should be a good shooter for you.....enjoy!!

kurusu · 02-26-2017, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rhuff

A nice looking Luger that should be a good shooter for you.....enjoy!!

Agree it will be a nice shooter if the mismatched parts were fitted as a pistol.

John Sabato · 02-27-2017, 11:02 AM

... also two high quality original magazines (FXO) and a VERY nice quality holster...

treyxl5 · 02-27-2017, 04:46 PM

Thanks all for the info I appreciate it. I can't wait to take it out and enjoy it a little at the range.

Eugen · 02-27-2017, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by treyxl5

Thanks all for the info I appreciate it. I can't wait to take it out and enjoy it a little at the range.

We expect a first time range report. Keep us posted.

alanint · 02-27-2017, 06:40 PM

It is very unusual to see a completely un-messed with finish pistol in such good condition that is mismatched!

Sad to see this one lose so much value due to a mistake made years ago.

kurusu · 02-27-2017, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by alanint

It is very unusual to see an completely un-messed with finish pistol in such good condition that is mismatched!

Sad to see this one lose so much value due to a mistake made years ago.

Not where they were effectively used as military pistols it isn't.

Curss · 02-27-2017, 06:51 PM

Welcome to the forum! I second Eugen, please post a range report!

Curly1 · 02-28-2017, 12:28 PM

Welcome to the forum.

02-27-2017, 11:02 AM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	... also two high quality original magazines (FXO) and a VERY nice quality holster... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	It is very unusual to see a completely un-messed with finish pistol in such good condition that is mismatched! Sad to see this one lose so much value due to a mistake made years ago. Last edited by alanint; 02-28-2017 at 09:42 AM.

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kurusu User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 2,679 Thanked 930 Times in 509 Posts	Yes it is a mismatch your frame is from 1941/42 . The upper part is from 1938. The side plate doesn't match the upper or the lower part. The sear bar matches the upper part and the safety matches the lower part. Can't make the number on the trigger, extractor nor on the locking lever.

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rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,748 Thanked 998 Times in 733 Posts	A nice looking Luger that should be a good shooter for you.....enjoy!!

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treyxl5 New User Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks all for the info I appreciate it. I can't wait to take it out and enjoy it a little at the range.