New police P08 Luger

DC · 01-15-2019, 07:20 AM

Hi all. New Luger guy. This is my first and I love it. I also posted it on the other Luger forum but just wanted to share hear also.

She was brought home by a GI and I was able to pick it up from a family member who inherited it.

1916 originally an artillery model which was then re-worked for police service in the Minden district? I think.

I think all matching except the mag and not sure about wood grips. Looks like a 78 or 73 (which would match serial)

Left grip does have the “chip”

Questions.

What would you rate the finish as? (Trying to get a feel for the % thing)
What value should I estimate for insurance? Not selling this one.
How much does a grip chip repair usually run and would it be worth it on this pistol?

DC · 01-15-2019, 07:29 AM

A few more. Sorry about spelling typos. Can’t see an edit option.

DC · 01-15-2019, 07:32 AM

Minden police district and some interesting WWII pics. Can’t recall source.

mrerick · 01-15-2019, 10:47 AM

Hello Doug and welcome to the forum. Looks like you have a nice collectible Luger.

The chip can be repaired. The skilled craftsman that has done this repair for me passed away last year. I believe that a couple of others have been mentioned on the forum, so take a good look.

Make sure to download our FAQ PDF. It's got quite a bit of reference material. Just follow the FAQ link at the top of each page.

My guess is that your grips are properly numbered "73" and were struck over deeply with the dies.
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Edward Tinker · 01-15-2019, 10:56 AM

edit, lower right of the bottom of your posting - unless using a phone then it can be most anywhere, usually middle right or lower right....

Decent looking luger, I like them this way and up, used but not abused.

Percent of bluing is very subjective. I'll look closer, I would probably judge it a bit higher, but let me look after this meeting....

Norme · 01-15-2019, 10:56 AM

Doug is correct, this gun has been re barreled. It started life as an Artillery.
Norm

DC · 01-15-2019, 10:59 AM

Thought it had the artillery sight/barrel due to the top receiver milled notch (to make room for the sight.)

DC · 01-15-2019, 11:17 AM

Love that gold straw coloring!!

DavidJayUden · 01-15-2019, 11:41 AM

An interesting "K" on the bottom of the lower just in front of the trigger guard.
dju

abukafura · 01-15-2019, 12:21 PM

Nice looking pistol and really interesting photos of MInden. Thanks

bayoned · 01-23-2019, 11:18 PM

Nice police , thanks for sharing.

01-15-2019, 07:20 AM	#1
DC User Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	New police P08 Luger Hi all. New Luger guy. This is my first and I love it. I also posted it on the other Luger forum but just wanted to share hear also. She was brought home by a GI and I was able to pick it up from a family member who inherited it. 1916 originally an artillery model which was then re-worked for police service in the Minden district? I think. I think all matching except the mag and not sure about wood grips. Looks like a 78 or 73 (which would match serial) Left grip does have the “chip” Questions. What would you rate the finish as? (Trying to get a feel for the % thing) What value should I estimate for insurance? Not selling this one. How much does a grip chip repair usually run and would it be worth it on this pistol? Attached Thumbnails

01-15-2019, 07:29 AM	#2
DC User Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	A few more. Sorry about spelling typos. Can’t see an edit option. Attached Thumbnails

01-15-2019, 07:32 AM	#3
DC User Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Minden police district and some interesting WWII pics. Can’t recall source. Attached Thumbnails

01-15-2019, 10:47 AM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Hello Doug and welcome to the forum. Looks like you have a nice collectible Luger. The chip can be repaired. The skilled craftsman that has done this repair for me passed away last year. I believe that a couple of others have been mentioned on the forum, so take a good look. Make sure to download our FAQ PDF. It's got quite a bit of reference material. Just follow the FAQ link at the top of each page. My guess is that your grips are properly numbered "73" and were struck over deeply with the dies. . __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-15-2019, 10:56 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	edit, lower right of the bottom of your posting - unless using a phone then it can be most anywhere, usually middle right or lower right.... Decent looking luger, I like them this way and up, used but not abused. Percent of bluing is very subjective. I'll look closer, I would probably judge it a bit higher, but let me look after this meeting.... __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-15-2019, 10:56 AM	#6
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Doug is correct, this gun has been re barreled. It started life as an Artillery. Norm

01-15-2019, 10:59 AM	#7
DC User Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Thought it had the artillery sight/barrel due to the top receiver milled notch (to make room for the sight.) Attached Thumbnails

01-15-2019, 11:17 AM	#8
DC User Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Love that gold straw coloring!! Attached Thumbnails

01-15-2019, 11:41 AM	#9
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	An interesting "K" on the bottom of the lower just in front of the trigger guard. dju

01-15-2019, 12:21 PM	#10
abukafura Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, near Greeen Bay Posts: 327 Thanks: 1,314 Thanked 89 Times in 57 Posts	Nice looking pistol and really interesting photos of MInden. Thanks

01-23-2019, 11:18 PM	#11
bayoned User Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Nice police , thanks for sharing.