Newbie...looking for some advice

jblomenberg16 · 09-23-2007, 06:53 PM

Hello all! The fine folks on Survivor's SKS boards sent me your way. If this board is 1/2 as good and helpful as that one, I think I'll be in luck.

I have a unique opportunity to acquire a P08, and have been told it was a WWII bringback. I've been looking around the web for while now to get some info about the gun I'm considering. Here's what I see so far:

-"byf" manufacturers code
-1942 date
-all matching numbers (except the mag, see additional info)
-inspection marks seem to match mfg and date
-gun is in fair shape
-bore is dark and appears to have some corrosion present (might clean up ok with some TLC)
-minor surface rust on the receiver, action, etc
-wood grip is intact, but worn
-Holster is leather, but appears to be missing a strap
-magazine has plastic base
-"fxo" stamped on it, with an "Eagle" inspection mark with the number 37 under it, no serial numbers that I can find

I understand that an exact appraisal / estimate of value is impossible just on this info and through a web forum, but does anyone have a ball-park figure of what a fair price range would be?

The seller is a family friend that I trust, so price info is more to make sure that neither of us gets "screwed."

I'm a proud grandson of two WWII U.S. Army Veterans, and also of German ancestry. My dad and I have begun a fun hobby of collecting guns together. Our collection is just starting, but we're already realizing that most authentic WWII guns are very tough to come by, and subsequently most are very expensive. Finding them will only get tougher and more expensive. So, we better get moving!

The purchase of this, or another P08, will be as a gift for my father, so sentimental value of the gun will mean as much as actual collector value.

Any help would be appreciated! Hopefully in the near future we'll be the proud owners of a fine piece of WWII history.

09-23-2007, 06:53 PM	#1
jblomenberg16 User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbie...looking for some advice Hello all! The fine folks on Survivor's SKS boards sent me your way. If this board is 1/2 as good and helpful as that one, I think I'll be in luck. I have a unique opportunity to acquire a P08, and have been told it was a WWII bringback. I've been looking around the web for while now to get some info about the gun I'm considering. Here's what I see so far: -"byf" manufacturers code -1942 date -all matching numbers (except the mag, see additional info) -inspection marks seem to match mfg and date -gun is in fair shape -bore is dark and appears to have some corrosion present (might clean up ok with some TLC) -minor surface rust on the receiver, action, etc -wood grip is intact, but worn -Holster is leather, but appears to be missing a strap -magazine has plastic base -"fxo" stamped on it, with an "Eagle" inspection mark with the number 37 under it, no serial numbers that I can find I understand that an exact appraisal / estimate of value is impossible just on this info and through a web forum, but does anyone have a ball-park figure of what a fair price range would be? The seller is a family friend that I trust, so price info is more to make sure that neither of us gets "screwed." I'm a proud grandson of two WWII U.S. Army Veterans, and also of German ancestry. My dad and I have begun a fun hobby of collecting guns together. Our collection is just starting, but we're already realizing that most authentic WWII guns are very tough to come by, and subsequently most are very expensive. Finding them will only get tougher and more expensive. So, we better get moving! The purchase of this, or another P08, will be as a gift for my father, so sentimental value of the gun will mean as much as actual collector value. Any help would be appreciated! Hopefully in the near future we'll be the proud owners of a fine piece of WWII history.