Thai LP08

mystical_tutor · 01-03-2009, 11:11 AM

Sorry, I tried to use the search on here but could not find what I am hopeing someone can tell me.

I have a Thai LP08 that I bought when they were first imported to the US.

Where can I get a guesstimate on its present value?

A link would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Gary

Edward Tinker · 01-03-2009, 11:31 AM

Gary, instead of Thai, try Siam or Siamese

Also they have them on the major gun sites.

mystical_tutor · 01-03-2009, 01:01 PM

Ed!

That really helped. One thread even showed the Shotgun News add that I remember.

BIG Thanks

Major boards, well I have been to GunBroker, Simson, and a couple others but found no Siamese. There were only about 100 of the LP made so I'm not surprised that I don't see them all over.

Saw a Luger Catalog at a gun show by Aarron Davis. Been out of collecting for so long that the name doesn't ring a bell. How credible is his catalog?

Gary

drbuster · 01-03-2009, 01:43 PM

Not very credible, Gary. See Dwight Gruber's excellent and detailed review of Davis' book. I believe it was on both Forums and can be seen via the "search" function.

mystical_tutor · 01-04-2009, 12:18 AM

Thanks, that was interesting reading and a well done review. It is too bad he ran out of energy but I can sure identify with that these days....LOL.

Any suggestions on how I can value my Siamese LP08? I'm not looking for anything definitive but whould like to get a ball park idea. As Gruber pointed out, Aarron's condition catagories are not very well defined so the prices he lists don't tell me much.

In any case, thanks again for the reference.

Gary

LugerVern · 01-04-2009, 09:30 AM

Gary

I don't think anyone is going to venture a guess on the value of your gun without more information or pictures.

Condition is important as is completeness ,any accessories and the magazines will all come into play as value is concern.

Before the economic downturn in August 08( things took a real dive at this point) the price of lugers were going up fast and the Siam lugers were gaining in popularity as new collectors were trying to put together a set of them. Supply and demand was pushing the value of you luger up very fast. Bad times are starting to affect the Luger market, even though I will tell you they are holding their values pretty good compared to many other things--they are still a great investment. Economic stress is causing some collectors to sale their guns the flip side to this is that collectors ( buyers) know that for at least a few months to come good deals will appear on the market driving prices down.

If you would like the members of the form to help value your gun, please post clear pictures of both the gun, mags. and stock if you have one.

Sorry for the long post

Vern

mystical_tutor · 01-05-2009, 05:52 PM

Vern, your comments seem most appropriate. I had really not intended to bug the members of the board for a value. I was hoping there was a reliable reference someplace I could access. Well, maybe this board is that reference....LOL.

I was told at the time I bought it that most all of the Siamese lugers were in close to the same condition. Of course the hit was "you can pay extra for a choice piece" or some such rot. Well I paid the extra but have no idea how mine compares to any of the rest as I have not seen any of the other 99 (or whatever was imported).

I will follow your advice but not for awhile. I must be out of country for some time and probably will not have time to get it out of the storage vault and take pictures before I leave.

The economic situation and the future actions of our President Elect are serious concerns but there is nothing I can do about either so when I return from Asia I will "bug" the board with pictures, etc (if I can figure out how to do that--I'm a bit computer challenged).

Thanks much for your time taken in posting to me and your good advice.

Gary

01-03-2009, 11:11 AM	#1
mystical_tutor User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 230 Thanks: 32 Thanked 39 Times in 25 Posts	Thai LP08 Sorry, I tried to use the search on here but could not find what I am hopeing someone can tell me. I have a Thai LP08 that I bought when they were first imported to the US. Where can I get a guesstimate on its present value? A link would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Gary

01-03-2009, 11:31 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Gary, instead of Thai, try Siam or Siamese Also they have them on the major gun sites. __________________ 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

01-03-2009, 01:01 PM	#3
mystical_tutor User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 230 Thanks: 32 Thanked 39 Times in 25 Posts	Ed! That really helped. One thread even showed the Shotgun News add that I remember. BIG Thanks Major boards, well I have been to GunBroker, Simson, and a couple others but found no Siamese. There were only about 100 of the LP made so I'm not surprised that I don't see them all over. Saw a Luger Catalog at a gun show by Aarron Davis. Been out of collecting for so long that the name doesn't ring a bell. How credible is his catalog? Gary

01-03-2009, 01:43 PM	#4
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Not very credible, Gary. See Dwight Gruber's excellent and detailed review of Davis' book. I believe it was on both Forums and can be seen via the "search" function.

01-04-2009, 12:18 AM	#5
mystical_tutor User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 230 Thanks: 32 Thanked 39 Times in 25 Posts	Thanks, that was interesting reading and a well done review. It is too bad he ran out of energy but I can sure identify with that these days....LOL. Any suggestions on how I can value my Siamese LP08? I'm not looking for anything definitive but whould like to get a ball park idea. As Gruber pointed out, Aarron's condition catagories are not very well defined so the prices he lists don't tell me much. In any case, thanks again for the reference. Gary

01-04-2009, 09:30 AM	#6
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Gary I don't think anyone is going to venture a guess on the value of your gun without more information or pictures. Condition is important as is completeness ,any accessories and the magazines will all come into play as value is concern. Before the economic downturn in August 08( things took a real dive at this point) the price of lugers were going up fast and the Siam lugers were gaining in popularity as new collectors were trying to put together a set of them. Supply and demand was pushing the value of you luger up very fast. Bad times are starting to affect the Luger market, even though I will tell you they are holding their values pretty good compared to many other things--they are still a great investment. Economic stress is causing some collectors to sale their guns the flip side to this is that collectors ( buyers) know that for at least a few months to come good deals will appear on the market driving prices down. If you would like the members of the form to help value your gun, please post clear pictures of both the gun, mags. and stock if you have one. Sorry for the long post Vern

01-05-2009, 05:52 PM	#7
mystical_tutor User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 230 Thanks: 32 Thanked 39 Times in 25 Posts	Vern, your comments seem most appropriate. I had really not intended to bug the members of the board for a value. I was hoping there was a reliable reference someplace I could access. Well, maybe this board is that reference....LOL. I was told at the time I bought it that most all of the Siamese lugers were in close to the same condition. Of course the hit was "you can pay extra for a choice piece" or some such rot. Well I paid the extra but have no idea how mine compares to any of the rest as I have not seen any of the other 99 (or whatever was imported). I will follow your advice but not for awhile. I must be out of country for some time and probably will not have time to get it out of the storage vault and take pictures before I leave. The economic situation and the future actions of our President Elect are serious concerns but there is nothing I can do about either so when I return from Asia I will "bug" the board with pictures, etc (if I can figure out how to do that--I'm a bit computer challenged). Thanks much for your time taken in posting to me and your good advice. Gary