Possible PO8 Purchase

Mirion · 10-04-2019, 01:03 PM

Always wanted a Luger but know very little and now I must make a quick decision. Does this appear to be worth $1k. Seller say it is a bring back and all numbers match.

Norme · 10-04-2019, 01:16 PM

Hi Mike,
Welcome to the forum!
The finish looks original and if all the numbered parts do indeed match I would rate it as a low-end collectible. It should look better after a careful cleaning, and i would think that $1,000.00 is a fair price.
Regards, Norm

HerrKaiser · 10-04-2019, 01:49 PM

I would agree with Norme’s assessment. $1000 is a reasonable price if the gun is indeed all matching. Especially if the magazine is matching as a part of that.

DavidJayUden · 10-04-2019, 02:18 PM

Agreed that $1000 is reasonable. A holster or spare mag. would sweeten the pot. The left grip is chipped from careless removal, but is discretely repairable. Also the takedown lever retaining spring appears to be missing but is easily replaced and is not a numbered part. Photos of the bottom, just ahead of the trigger guard, would help.
dju

Sieger · 10-04-2019, 06:40 PM

Mirion,

What condition is the bore in?

Thanks!

Sieger

Mirion · 10-04-2019, 09:45 PM

Haven't actually seen the gun so I do not know about the bore yet.

Thanks for all the input guys, it sounds like it isn't the deal I thought it was. I will let you know what transpires.

Ron Wood · 10-04-2019, 10:11 PM

For what it is worth, I think that $1000 is a fair price. It isn't a bargain, but it it is far from unreasonable. Imperial Lugers that have not been messed with do not come up that often. But, perhaps there is a bit of room for negotiation if you want to press for a little better deal.
Ron

10-04-2019, 01:03 PM	#1
Mirion New User Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Possible PO8 Purchase Always wanted a Luger but know very little and now I must make a quick decision. Does this appear to be worth $1k. Seller say it is a bring back and all numbers match.

10-04-2019, 01:49 PM	#3
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 800 Thanks: 750 Thanked 793 Times in 376 Posts	I would agree with Norme’s assessment. $1000 is a reasonable price if the gun is indeed all matching. Especially if the magazine is matching as a part of that. __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

10-04-2019, 10:11 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	For what it is worth, I think that $1000 is a fair price. It isn't a bargain, but it it is far from unreasonable. Imperial Lugers that have not been messed with do not come up that often. But, perhaps there is a bit of room for negotiation if you want to press for a little better deal. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-04-2019, 01:16 PM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Hi Mike, Welcome to the forum! The finish looks original and if all the numbered parts do indeed match I would rate it as a low-end collectible. It should look better after a careful cleaning, and i would think that $1,000.00 is a fair price. Regards, Norm

10-04-2019, 02:18 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Agreed that $1000 is reasonable. A holster or spare mag. would sweeten the pot. The left grip is chipped from careless removal, but is discretely repairable. Also the takedown lever retaining spring appears to be missing but is easily replaced and is not a numbered part. Photos of the bottom, just ahead of the trigger guard, would help. dju

10-04-2019, 06:40 PM	#5
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	Mirion, What condition is the bore in? Thanks! Sieger

10-04-2019, 09:45 PM	#6
Mirion New User Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Haven't actually seen the gun so I do not know about the bore yet. Thanks for all the input guys, it sounds like it isn't the deal I thought it was. I will let you know what transpires.