Decent Shooter Price...

RockinWR · 09-20-2003, 12:39 AM

Pete,
* Wonder if it is all matching? Would be the highest 1936 chamber dated recorded. Just a post to note that observation.
* Jan Still, in TRL, states the 1936 production of 89,500 is in the 5000f-4500p S/N range . While I have two recorded 1936 P.08's in the "r" block (542r & 4414r), as well as four scattered widely in the late "p" and overall "q" blocks, this would likely be a 1937 assembly completion.
* Shame a reblued frame would mask an original I/Side polished 1936 specimen. Fortunately, the pictures do suggest non-humped frame ears leading one to conclude this is indeed a 1936 frame.
* The pic sure doesn't suggest only 75% blue. Maybe this is Bob/Brad's way of discounting a reblue. Hopefully no pitting. Otherwise, I'd question what the other side may look like.
* I agree, as an entry piece for $595, one can overlook the incorrect period mag and enjoy the P.08 learning spur/shooting esthetics while not worrying about being stung.
* Not too long ago, $600 could get you a very lightly worn (<5%) reblue. There may still be a few out there on the rebound.
* PS - I too have no prior association with this pistol.
Bob

09-20-2003, 12:39 AM	#2
RockinWR User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: D/FW, Tx Posts: 279 Thanks: 109 Thanked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Pete, * Wonder if it is all matching? Would be the highest 1936 chamber dated recorded. Just a post to note that observation. * Jan Still, in TRL, states the 1936 production of 89,500 is in the 5000f-4500p S/N range . While I have two recorded 1936 P.08's in the "r" block (542r & 4414r), as well as four scattered widely in the late "p" and overall "q" blocks, this would likely be a 1937 assembly completion. * Shame a reblued frame would mask an original I/Side polished 1936 specimen. Fortunately, the pictures do suggest non-humped frame ears leading one to conclude this is indeed a 1936 frame. * The pic sure doesn't suggest only 75% blue. Maybe this is Bob/Brad's way of discounting a reblue. Hopefully no pitting. Otherwise, I'd question what the other side may look like. * I agree, as an entry piece for $595, one can overlook the incorrect period mag and enjoy the P.08 learning spur/shooting esthetics while not worrying about being stung. * Not too long ago, $600 could get you a very lightly worn (<5%) reblue. There may still be a few out there on the rebound. * PS - I too have no prior association with this pistol. Bob