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12-11-2013, 10:56 AM | #21 |
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This is an old story, and again I'd like to say that really vintage guns should NEVER be refinished, modified, and fired, because it might ruin any value they had as a collectible firearm; then it's just part of a personal choice.
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The joy of owning a Luger P-08 (to me) is the firing. They are extremely accurate compared to the Beretta M-9 in 9mm as well as the Hi Power Browning in 9mm as well as the Czech 75-B or Czechoslovkian before the "B" model of CZ 75. I like 9mm autos and I've had quiet a few since the 1970's. Even the SW 59 and 39. My opinion is shooting a P-08 is more fun than shooting most other 9mm semi autos made today or yesteryear. There is another 9mm I have that I enjoy, the SIG P210. I enjoy the Hi Power and the P-38s along with the CZ-75 and Beretta M-9. On the other hand, I'd like to own and collect more P-08s at this time that I would not fire because I already have enough firing P-08s and others to feel fine shooting just them. My next endeavor might not be an S/42. It might be a .30 Luger P-08 to shoot a couple of times and put away! I think you are swaying me to really dive into some rare P-08s but at least I am admitting it now. |
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As the initiator of this thread, I guess I'll jump in. I get notified every time someone posts to this thread, so out of curiosity, I've been lurking and following along!
Anyway, the original pistol was sold shortly after I posted to this site by a long-time member. He was very happy with the price and once he received the pistol, the overall condition. Me and my friend were very pleased that it went to a good "home." The member knowledge and helpfulness on this site have been superb. Many thanks to all that assisted. I didn't shoot this P08 but I have shot a friends P08 many times. I'm dumbfounded by the accuracy. I'm sure it's a result of the fixed barrel and high quality manufacture. I suppose this may have been a detraction for this weapon in war use since the toggle system, while being accurate must very very tough to keep clean in battlefield conditions. I shoot a Glock 17 in IDPA competition and although not pretty or accurate, the thing is as reliable as a hammer. I shoot at least once a week and have quite a few semi-auto and revolvers. The only gun that I own that comes close to the P08 in accuracy are my H&K USP's. My Beretta 92FS and Browning Hi-Power are nice guns but are nowhere near the accuracy of the P08. Like Johnii, I shoot pretty much everything I have but I do collect long guns (Winchester 1890's). I shoot those on special occasions but there is little chance of breakage with .22 WRF's and for the most part, they are safe queens. |
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Tell me about the front sight picture with the Eagle. I am unfamiliar with that sort of thing since witness marks the Germans did for the front sight. |
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I know why.
No person on this forum saw it or recognized it. No person on this forum is capable of identification. I posed a reasonable question here with my 1936 and aside from saying it's reblued with a poor holster I have yet to receive a response to the mark ahead to the serial number: I think I've depleted all information from this forum. No one here can answer concerning a simple P-08 MAUSER S/42 from 1936. I think this forum is full of a lot of people who really know nothing. They all like Luger P-08s but they don't have the answers. |
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Sorry that we are not up to your standards. Good luck elsewhere.
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As to the E/N on the front sight that is a commercial proof mark that is found on Mauser Banners. As to the mark on your 1936 it looks like an X but can't tell for sure from the pic. If it is an X, it is a Russian capture and went through an arsenal re-work postwar. |
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"I think I've depleted all information from this forum. No one here can answer concerning a simple P-08 MAUSER S/42 from 1936.
I think this forum is full of a lot of people who really know nothing. They all like Luger P-08s but they don't have the answers." All right. That's enough. Now my Gunnery Sergeant is kicking in. Ignorance can be cured, but "stoopid" is forever. You're bad mouthin' the most knowledgeable people on the friggin planet when it comes to the Luger. And all this when you insult our intelligence by hawking a fairy tale about a Polish Cavalryman named (wait for it...) Brown with some BS about somebody shooting somebody and krauts being trained to shoot the P08 at (Jeezus wept!) 500 yds! I'm too damned old and tired to put up with people peeing down my leg and telling me it's rain. You have NO credence with me and, to keep the "Gunny" in check and my blood pressure down I will henceforth ignore any thread or post you may place here. I bid you good day; and don't forget to take your meds. Gunny John |
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No, your teeth are OK...It's an upside-down straight-armed eagle...One of the more cartoonish ones...Funny place for it...I'd say red flag time!
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Your ok, it is an E/N on the front of the sight block. You find 'em on Banner Commercial and Police models.
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I'm not convinced...This has been brought up before, but I don't recall the consensus of opinion on it...
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Your restraint has been admirable...
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I've been on this forum for a few years and I have noticed a clear pattern and profile for idiots like this last one on every forum I visit. Generally from post number one you can tell that they will soon flame out. They start out nice, then get weird, then get arrogant, and then finally throw a tantrum and get banned. One of my other interests is restoring and racing old cars (British) and I was once the sole moderator/admin of a forum related to such. Note "was". When the forum members aren't civilized, it completely strips the fun out of the hobby.
I just want to say thanks to the admins and moderators. You do a good job of establishing and being consistent with the rules. While I'm at it, thanks also to picture posters, guys that sell things, guys that tell the good stories, and the regulators that call out idiots. I come here to mostly gawk at Lugers, but also because it kind of reminds me of spending time with my departed Grandfather (no offense to the old-timers!) This forum is full of fellows that have mastered the fine (and dying) art of being a gentleman; just like both of my Grandfathers. Many thanks for that! |
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