My "new" 08

Rupi52 · 03-02-2017, 10:29 AM

Yes, although it is a byf (1942) my new Luger is finally at home.
After a long burocratic legalization process ( yes, this side of the sea things take always a long time) the gun is finally with me.

First thing
shooting range for testing the gun: everything OK ( cicled perfectly with both magazines, no jams, good shotting with different ammo). Ammo tested: PRVI Partizan 124 grs FMJ, Winchester white box 115 grs FMJ; TopShot 124 grs FMJ;and a personal reload VECTAN BA9 4,8 grs powder with Fiochi 125 grs round nose FMJ.

First impression was perfect about the gun itself: good handling, perfect flawless shooting. Impressionant for such an "old " gun.

As time is always short for things that we like to do, I cann´t wait for next shooting session.

I must say that the experts of this forum were perfectly right about the relationship between WWB ammo and the P08. Five shots at 25 meters produced a 50 points group with a spread of litle more than one inch. See the target foto.

Rupi52 · 03-02-2017, 10:52 AM

OK, my "new" 08 is a shooter ( not a collectable). I bought it for shooting ordenanza handguns competitions, so my priority was a gun good for shooting as muchs as necessary and I think that I really got one. Bought at eGUN (Germany).

Next I join some fotos of the piece, so that you may appreciate it.

Rupi52 · 03-02-2017, 10:59 AM

Finally I think that all that is good deserves good condition case.
At the same place were I bought the gun I found this nice wood box to put things all together:

DonVoigt · 03-02-2017, 11:06 AM

Looks like a perfect shooter; possible ex-Vopo luger.

Welcome to the board.

mrerick · 03-02-2017, 11:10 AM

Congratulations. These later Mauser made Lugers make excellent shooters. Nice clean bore too!

Extra nice in a fitted case. What was the price range in your area for the case?

Were those benchrest? If you shot that handheld, it's some amazing marksmanship!

Marc

(Note - admin, I combined the three postings and then these)

Rupi52 · 03-02-2017, 11:12 AM

Yes it´s a ex-Vopo.

Rupi52 · 03-02-2017, 11:35 AM

Usually if you buy such a box in a new (never used) condition it may cost something like 200 to 300 €.
This one is on a used very good condition ( as you may see) was for 50 € (shipping cost included, cause it came from Germany).

You may find some on sale at eGun.de/large caliber handguns/acessories, some new ,some used good condition, for diferent prices.

Rupi52 · 03-02-2017, 11:47 AM

No my dear friend: unfortunatly I´m not that marksman. As it was the very first time I shoot this gun and wanted to test its accuracy I shooted both hands supported by a sandbag.

The only bad thing gun has is the trigger, but I am sure you know that. This one has a pull weight of 2.8 Kg and two stages, the second one with a very long corse. At this time I have the gun at a speacialized gunsmith for putting the trigger in a faire nice and proper condition .

rhuff · 03-02-2017, 02:40 PM

Congrats in finding, and purchasing a good quality shooter Luger. When they work reliably, they are such a joy to shoot, and are scary accurate even with "range ammo". It appears that you hit a home run with your purchase.....enjoy!!

Eugen · 03-02-2017, 03:42 PM

Rupi52, you have a very beautiful shooter and are a very good marksman. I am glad to hear that you are really enjoying it.

kurusu · 03-04-2017, 05:36 PM

Rupi52 and I have talked. And finally met in person.

I think it' s going to be him helping me.

Instead of the other way around.
He has a chronograph (that I don't. Shamefull isn't it? ). And that will sure help me with my project reloads.

Rupi52 · 03-08-2017, 07:44 AM

My luger came back home yesterday from gunsmith officine were it has been working out the trigger.

Now it is this way: first stage regular, than a very small stop and with a little more pressure on the finger it breaks clean.

Pull weight now is a little more than 1,360 kg. This is the minimum legal pull weight for competicions with this gun.

Cann´t wait for next shooting session in range for testing it now in more seriously way.

New charges to test too, all of them with VECTAN BA9 powder and 115 grains FMJ round nose bullets. As 4.8 (already tested)was a very cold charge, I will go for a lot of 4,9 to 5,8 powder grains with 0.1 grain of increment.

I already notice that the ideal loads for this gun will be around the 330 m/s ( something like 1100 feet/s).

After testing I will reporte the results, such as velocities, group sizes and target images.

03-02-2017, 10:29 AM	#1
Rupi52 User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portugal Posts: 10 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	My "new" 08 Yes, although it is a byf (1942) my new Luger is finally at home. After a long burocratic legalization process ( yes, this side of the sea things take always a long time) the gun is finally with me. First thing shooting range for testing the gun: everything OK ( cicled perfectly with both magazines, no jams, good shotting with different ammo). Ammo tested: PRVI Partizan 124 grs FMJ, Winchester white box 115 grs FMJ; TopShot 124 grs FMJ;and a personal reload VECTAN BA9 4,8 grs powder with Fiochi 125 grs round nose FMJ. First impression was perfect about the gun itself: good handling, perfect flawless shooting. Impressionant for such an "old " gun. As time is always short for things that we like to do, I cann´t wait for next shooting session. I must say that the experts of this forum were perfectly right about the relationship between WWB ammo and the P08. Five shots at 25 meters produced a 50 points group with a spread of litle more than one inch. See the target foto. Attached Thumbnails

03-02-2017, 10:52 AM	#2
Rupi52 User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portugal Posts: 10 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	My "new" 08 OK, my "new" 08 is a shooter ( not a collectable). I bought it for shooting ordenanza handguns competitions, so my priority was a gun good for shooting as muchs as necessary and I think that I really got one. Bought at eGUN (Germany). Next I join some fotos of the piece, so that you may appreciate it. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images Last edited by Rupi52; 03-02-2017 at 11:58 AM.

03-02-2017, 10:59 AM	#3
Rupi52 User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portugal Posts: 10 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	My "new" 08 Finally I think that all that is good deserves good condition case. At the same place were I bought the gun I found this nice wood box to put things all together: Attached Thumbnails

03-02-2017, 11:06 AM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	Looks like a perfect shooter; possible ex-Vopo luger. Welcome to the board. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

03-02-2017, 11:10 AM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,370 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Congratulations. These later Mauser made Lugers make excellent shooters. Nice clean bore too! Extra nice in a fitted case. What was the price range in your area for the case? Were those benchrest? If you shot that handheld, it's some amazing marksmanship! Marc (Note - admin, I combined the three postings and then these) __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war. Last edited by Edward Tinker; 03-02-2017 at 12:53 PM.

03-02-2017, 11:12 AM	#6
Rupi52 User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portugal Posts: 10 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Yes it´s a ex-Vopo.

03-02-2017, 11:35 AM	#7
Rupi52 User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portugal Posts: 10 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Usually if you buy such a box in a new (never used) condition it may cost something like 200 to 300 €. This one is on a used very good condition ( as you may see) was for 50 € (shipping cost included, cause it came from Germany). You may find some on sale at eGun.de/large caliber handguns/acessories, some new ,some used good condition, for diferent prices.

03-02-2017, 11:47 AM	#8
Rupi52 User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portugal Posts: 10 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	No my dear friend: unfortunatly I´m not that marksman. As it was the very first time I shoot this gun and wanted to test its accuracy I shooted both hands supported by a sandbag. The only bad thing gun has is the trigger, but I am sure you know that. This one has a pull weight of 2.8 Kg and two stages, the second one with a very long corse. At this time I have the gun at a speacialized gunsmith for putting the trigger in a faire nice and proper condition .

03-02-2017, 02:40 PM	#9
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	Congrats in finding, and purchasing a good quality shooter Luger. When they work reliably, they are such a joy to shoot, and are scary accurate even with "range ammo". It appears that you hit a home run with your purchase.....enjoy!!

03-02-2017, 03:42 PM	#10
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 757 Thanks: 366 Thanked 594 Times in 313 Posts	Rupi52, you have a very beautiful shooter and are a very good marksman. I am glad to hear that you are really enjoying it. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

03-04-2017, 05:36 PM	#11
kurusu User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 2,679 Thanked 929 Times in 509 Posts	Rupi52 and I have talked. And finally met in person. I think it' s going to be him helping me. Instead of the other way around. He has a chronograph (that I don't. Shamefull isn't it? ). And that will sure help me with my project reloads.

03-08-2017, 07:44 AM	#12
Rupi52 User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portugal Posts: 10 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	My "new" 08 My luger came back home yesterday from gunsmith officine were it has been working out the trigger. Now it is this way: first stage regular, than a very small stop and with a little more pressure on the finger it breaks clean. Pull weight now is a little more than 1,360 kg. This is the minimum legal pull weight for competicions with this gun. Cann´t wait for next shooting session in range for testing it now in more seriously way. New charges to test too, all of them with VECTAN BA9 powder and 115 grains FMJ round nose bullets. As 4.8 (already tested)was a very cold charge, I will go for a lot of 4,9 to 5,8 powder grains with 0.1 grain of increment. I already notice that the ideal loads for this gun will be around the 330 m/s ( something like 1100 feet/s). After testing I will reporte the results, such as velocities, group sizes and target images. Last edited by Rupi52; 03-08-2017 at 02:45 PM.