Nice 1918 DWM P-08 Spotted...

Pete Ebbink · 08-07-2002, 05:39 PM

Had a half day off, so went to some Bay Area gun shops.

I ran across a really nice, 1918 DWM, standard P-08 with original finish at better than 95%, and almost flawless grips with no dings, chips, scratches. Bore looked vg, 9 mm, and all parts matched.

Only flaw was a 1930's style magazine with aluminum bottom and no serial number stamping.

Serial nubmer is # 2122 m.

It was not part of my acquistion plan, but if others out there might be trying to fill out their Imperial P-08 series, this is a nice one.

Price is/was only $ 600.00 !

The luger is at :

Imbert & Smithers, Inc.
1144 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA
Tele. No. 650-593-4207

Post photos if anyone goes after this luger... <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" />

drbuster · 08-08-2002, 10:12 AM

Dear Pete, Imbert & Smithers is just down the streeet from where I live. How lucky you were! I've been there over the years and NEVER saw a P.08 there. They are very nice and once scoped a rifle for me. A much more fruitful source is around the corner from me: Krausewerk Colletibles, 83-B 21st Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 (Mike Krause) He always has at least 5-6 lugers and even has a rare Norwegian commercial post war P-38 for sale. Of course he also has his hand made jewels (45 cal lugers). Will hope to see you in Reno, I'll be there Saturday only. <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" />

Lugerlover · 08-08-2002, 12:10 PM

Pete,
Thanks for the sighting. I contacted them and purchased the Luger. I'll let you know how it shoots. -----Lugerlover

Pete Ebbink · 08-08-2002, 10:31 PM

Hello Bill,

Glad to be of help. You do owe us some photo postings when you get this 1918 DWM home. I think you will find it may be too nice to shoot...

Hello Herbert,

Yes, this was the only luger they had...just one of those things. When I asked to see the P-08 under the glass, they almost did not know it was there. Their shop is truly a sportsman's shop !!!

And yes, I know Krausewerks well. As a matter of fact, on this same day I bought from Mike and Ted a nice 1913/1920 Erfurt police luger with intact sear and magazine safeties...all matching, orginal grips, original Erfurt finish (pistol interior is still all "white"), unit markings on the front grip strap, and a correct but not matching magazine. Paid $ 775.00 for it. I never saw so many proof marks on so many little parts !

They also have an absolutely stunning, 1900 DWM AE for $4K...a little rich for me but a really lovely gun...

tipoc · 08-10-2002, 03:28 AM

Imbert and Smithers! Gina (the Goddess of Guns) down there is supposed to let me know if any Lugers show up there. I was in there last Mon. and no Luger, I was in there today and no Luger.In fact I was in there paying off on a Colt. In fact the last time I was at this forum I was into Krausewerke paying off on another Colt. Actually Gina usually thinks of me when a nice S&W shows up, same at Krause. A few weeks ago a beautiful artillery passed me by at Imbert's as well. I wouldn't of been able to afford it as I was buying a Colt. The very Gods conspire against me. If you're at Krausewerke's look at the beautiful Sauer and Sohn 1913 in 32. with a holster for sale. If you buy it I can afford another Luger as I put it there on consignment.
tipoc

08-07-2002, 05:39 PM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Nice 1918 DWM P-08 Spotted... Had a half day off, so went to some Bay Area gun shops. I ran across a really nice, 1918 DWM, standard P-08 with original finish at better than 95%, and almost flawless grips with no dings, chips, scratches. Bore looked vg, 9 mm, and all parts matched. Only flaw was a 1930's style magazine with aluminum bottom and no serial number stamping. Serial nubmer is # 2122 m. It was not part of my acquistion plan, but if others out there might be trying to fill out their Imperial P-08 series, this is a nice one. Price is/was only $ 600.00 ! The luger is at : Imbert & Smithers, Inc. 1144 El Camino Real San Carlos, CA Tele. No. 650-593-4207 Post photos if anyone goes after this luger... <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" />

08-08-2002, 10:12 AM	#2
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Dear Pete, Imbert & Smithers is just down the streeet from where I live. How lucky you were! I've been there over the years and NEVER saw a P.08 there. They are very nice and once scoped a rifle for me. A much more fruitful source is around the corner from me: Krausewerk Colletibles, 83-B 21st Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 (Mike Krause) He always has at least 5-6 lugers and even has a rare Norwegian commercial post war P-38 for sale. Of course he also has his hand made jewels (45 cal lugers). Will hope to see you in Reno, I'll be there Saturday only. <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" />

08-08-2002, 12:10 PM	#3
Lugerlover User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Pete, Thanks for the sighting. I contacted them and purchased the Luger. I'll let you know how it shoots. -----Lugerlover

08-08-2002, 10:31 PM	#4
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Bill, Glad to be of help. You do owe us some photo postings when you get this 1918 DWM home. I think you will find it may be too nice to shoot... Hello Herbert, Yes, this was the only luger they had...just one of those things. When I asked to see the P-08 under the glass, they almost did not know it was there. Their shop is truly a sportsman's shop !!! And yes, I know Krausewerks well. As a matter of fact, on this same day I bought from Mike and Ted a nice 1913/1920 Erfurt police luger with intact sear and magazine safeties...all matching, orginal grips, original Erfurt finish (pistol interior is still all "white"), unit markings on the front grip strap, and a correct but not matching magazine. Paid $ 775.00 for it. I never saw so many proof marks on so many little parts ! They also have an absolutely stunning, 1900 DWM AE for $4K...a little rich for me but a really lovely gun...

08-10-2002, 03:28 AM	#5
tipoc User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Redwood City, Ca. Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Imbert and Smithers! Gina (the Goddess of Guns) down there is supposed to let me know if any Lugers show up there. I was in there last Mon. and no Luger, I was in there today and no Luger.In fact I was in there paying off on a Colt. In fact the last time I was at this forum I was into Krausewerke paying off on another Colt. Actually Gina usually thinks of me when a nice S&W shows up, same at Krause. A few weeks ago a beautiful artillery passed me by at Imbert's as well. I wouldn't of been able to afford it as I was buying a Colt. The very Gods conspire against me. If you're at Krausewerke's look at the beautiful Sauer and Sohn 1913 in 32. with a holster for sale. If you buy it I can afford another Luger as I put it there on consignment. tipoc