refurbished or a replica?

refab60 · 05-09-2025, 02:57 AM

Hi!
I'm looking around for a new Luger, I found this one in a gunshop but I'm puzzled aboutt the gun.
The owner said it had been refurbished in 1998 by Mauser factory but I can't see stamps on it.
look at this photos, let me know your opinions

Doubs · 05-09-2025, 10:59 AM

I believe that it has indeed been refinished. The year 1937 was a transition period for Mauser made Lugers and the early ones had the straw colored parts and are known among collectors as "Type 1". At some point in 1937, Mauser began bluing all parts and are called "Type 2".

IMO the color of the pistol is too black to be original and it actually looks too good, showing no signs of ever having been used. The engraving on the front grip strap suggests that it was refinished by Mauser and, as no parts were replaced or repairs done, a re-proof wasn't necessary.

Edward Tinker · 05-09-2025, 12:46 PM

whoa - is this one of the first ones done by Mauser before they made their own. If vlim was around, he would know.

BUT, I am almost positive, its not just a refurbished one (no such thing as a replica like this).

ithacaartist · 05-09-2025, 02:28 PM

The whole pistol looked very "70's Mauser-y" to me from the get-go. This link from Jan Still's forum came up in a search. https://www.lugerforums.com/threads/...ser-p08.27321/

Doubs · 05-09-2025, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

The whole pistol looked very "70's Mauser-y" to me from the get-go. This link from Jan Still's forum came up in a search. https://www.lugerforums.com/threads/...ser-p08.27321/

Excellent catch and I believe you've provided the correct answer to the OP's question.

refab60 · 05-11-2025, 05:20 AM

Thank you so much!
I’ll keep looking for an original one, maybe in .30 luger.
This kind of ammo are very expensive and uncommon here.

Mac Cat · 05-11-2025, 11:59 AM

Very cool story - all new to me, too!

JTD · Yesterday, 11:27 AM

Ed is right. Mauser done pistol. John

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05-09-2025, 10:59 AM	#2
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 818 Thanked 1,767 Times in 584 Posts	I believe that it has indeed been refinished. The year 1937 was a transition period for Mauser made Lugers and the early ones had the straw colored parts and are known among collectors as "Type 1". At some point in 1937, Mauser began bluing all parts and are called "Type 2". IMO the color of the pistol is too black to be original and it actually looks too good, showing no signs of ever having been used. The engraving on the front grip strap suggests that it was refinished by Mauser and, as no parts were replaced or repairs done, a re-proof wasn't necessary.

05-09-2025, 12:46 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,957 Thanks: 2,060 Thanked 4,581 Times in 2,112 Posts	whoa - is this one of the first ones done by Mauser before they made their own. If vlim was around, he would know. BUT, I am almost positive, its not just a refurbished one (no such thing as a replica like this).

05-11-2025, 05:20 AM	#6
refab60 User Join Date: Mar 2025 Location: Italia Posts: 9 Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Thank you so much! I’ll keep looking for an original one, maybe in .30 luger. This kind of ammo are very expensive and uncommon here.

05-11-2025, 11:59 AM	#7
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 749 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 629 Times in 339 Posts	Very cool story - all new to me, too!

Yesterday, 11:27 AM	#8
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 428 Thanks: 218 Thanked 410 Times in 151 Posts	Ed is right. Mauser done pistol. John