P.08 on the frame

Knight Diver · 08-19-2011, 10:13 PM

I haven't been able to find this by reading the forum. What varieties of the P08 have the "P08" on the left side of the frame by the safety?

Norme · 08-19-2011, 10:45 PM

Hi Dave, The first Luger to have the P08 mark was the 41 42, to distinguish it from the P38 that had just been introduced. It was continued through the rest of P08 military production, namely the 41 byf and the 42 byf. Regards, Norm

Edward Tinker · 08-20-2011, 06:55 AM

Norm (or anyone else), do the banners made in this time period have P08 marked on the frame?

I think not, but all my books are shipped home.

Ed

Norme · 08-20-2011, 08:29 AM

Hi Ed, I only collect military Lugers, so I have no first hand knowledge of Banners, but I do believe they use the standard military frame, although there are several other differences. So, yes, Banners dated 1941 and 1942 would have P08 marked frames. However, since many of them used left over Army parts, I'm sure there must be examples out there with the earlier, un-marked frames. Best regards, Norm

FNorm · 08-20-2011, 08:53 AM

Dunno for sure, But here's a pair of 1942 banners, Y block

mrerick · 08-21-2011, 11:07 AM

I have an all matching 42 date Luger in the early "g" block that is military proofed and has a "P.08" on the receiver left rear and a Banner toggle.

08-19-2011, 10:13 PM	#1
Knight Diver User Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 23 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	P.08 on the frame I haven't been able to find this by reading the forum. What varieties of the P08 have the "P08" on the left side of the frame by the safety?

08-19-2011, 10:45 PM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,415 Thanks: 225 Thanked 2,594 Times in 931 Posts	Hi Dave, The first Luger to have the P08 mark was the 41 42, to distinguish it from the P38 that had just been introduced. It was continued through the rest of P08 military production, namely the 41 byf and the 42 byf. Regards, Norm Attached Thumbnails

08-20-2011, 06:55 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,995 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	Norm (or anyone else), do the banners made in this time period have P08 marked on the frame? I think not, but all my books are shipped home. Ed __________________ 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

08-20-2011, 08:53 AM	#5
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Dunno for sure, But here's a pair of 1942 banners, Y block Attached Thumbnails

08-21-2011, 11:07 AM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,901 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	I have an all matching 42 date Luger in the early "g" block that is military proofed and has a "P.08" on the receiver left rear and a Banner toggle. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

08-20-2011, 08:29 AM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,415 Thanks: 225 Thanked 2,594 Times in 931 Posts	Hi Ed, I only collect military Lugers, so I have no first hand knowledge of Banners, but I do believe they use the standard military frame, although there are several other differences. So, yes, Banners dated 1941 and 1942 would have P08 marked frames. However, since many of them used left over Army parts, I'm sure there must be examples out there with the earlier, un-marked frames. Best regards, Norm