Luger p.08 1938 s/42

4 Scale · 04-07-2021, 12:39 PM

If you would state what is confusing that would help in addressing. It is not an unusual Luger, it appears to be a WWII era Mauser Luger with standard Army markings.

From what I can see in your photos I do not agree it is original. I think I see bluing over light pitting and light buffing in some photos. The finish does not match the grip wear. I cannot quite make out the chamber date; that would help in assessing finish. Absent better photos I assess it as re-blued, but it is always difficult to judge from photos and I'd need more photos taken outside in indirect natural light to give a better evaluation.

It depends on price as to if it is worth acquiring or not, I'd say up to about $1,100 USD is reasonable in the USA for this pistol assuming it is refinished. I don't know what constitutes reasonable price in your country.

04-07-2021, 12:39 PM	#3
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 490 Times in 251 Posts	If you would state what is confusing that would help in addressing. It is not an unusual Luger, it appears to be a WWII era Mauser Luger with standard Army markings. From what I can see in your photos I do not agree it is original. I think I see bluing over light pitting and light buffing in some photos. The finish does not match the grip wear. I cannot quite make out the chamber date; that would help in assessing finish. Absent better photos I assess it as re-blued, but it is always difficult to judge from photos and I'd need more photos taken outside in indirect natural light to give a better evaluation. It depends on price as to if it is worth acquiring or not, I'd say up to about $1,100 USD is reasonable in the USA for this pistol assuming it is refinished. I don't know what constitutes reasonable price in your country.