1908 Bulgarian

StarOfTheWest · 01-10-2008, 04:09 PM

This is a good condition Bulgarian compared to how these guns usually look, I have heard.
It is a bit rougher than I like to see, but its authenticity and originality make it an interesting one.

Safety mark is in Cyrillic, and reads "Fire", extractor also in Cyrillic. It has a moveable lanyard loop at the bottom of the rear grip strap, unlike the usual one found at the top.

DWM is over the chamber, and the Bulgarian heraldic lion in shield is on the toggle.
Also has a smaller lion rampant on the right side receiver.

Grips are fair, but show a lot of wear, with a few small chips at the bottom and some dings.

Gun is numbered commercial style, wood bottom mag with matching number to gun.

Bore shows some frosting, but lands and grooves still sharply visible.

No import marks, of course.

Overall, the exterior of the gun shows a lot more wear than the inside, although it certainly had been fired many times.
I suspect a lot of carrying in the Bulgarian holsters was rough on the outside of these guns.

George Anderson · 01-10-2008, 04:59 PM

A much better than average 1908 Bulgarian.

Ron Wood · 01-10-2008, 05:11 PM

George is right about the better than average condition. Most of these critters have been rode hard and put up wet. I am assuming that this is a first contract piece and that 866 is the full serial number without a "C" suffix? Very nice gun and very rare with the original magazine.

LugerVern · 01-10-2008, 05:31 PM

Very nice, I really like this variation, let me know if you ever want to part with it

Vern

StarOfTheWest · 01-10-2008, 05:35 PM

Yes, sorry I left that one out.
Full serial is 866.

ToggleTop · 01-10-2008, 06:09 PM

Very nice pistol. I have always liked this variation since it is unique in itself with the lanyard loop at the bottom of the grip and the DWM monogram on the chamber instead of being on the toggle link. These differences set it apart from all other variations and with the matching magazine makes it very rare. Please take care of it!

Best Regards,

Wilhelm · 01-10-2008, 10:54 PM

Pretty! Is there a proof on the bottom of the barrel? If so, what does it look like? I thought the slide on mine was heavily reworked by the sparcity of markings....now I know that wasn't the case.

StarOfTheWest · 01-11-2008, 05:00 AM

I do not see a barrel proof underneath.
Just the serial.

Lugerdoc · 01-11-2008, 08:19 AM

Star, Nice little "devil" (666). Better than most I've seen. TH

StarOfTheWest · 01-11-2008, 09:09 AM

Thanks Tom.
Actually, it is a "Neighbor of the Beast", a couple blocks down, 866.

01-10-2008, 04:09 PM	#1
StarOfTheWest User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Texas, CSA Posts: 208 Thanks: 81 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	1908 Bulgarian This is a good condition Bulgarian compared to how these guns usually look, I have heard. It is a bit rougher than I like to see, but its authenticity and originality make it an interesting one. Safety mark is in Cyrillic, and reads "Fire", extractor also in Cyrillic. It has a moveable lanyard loop at the bottom of the rear grip strap, unlike the usual one found at the top. DWM is over the chamber, and the Bulgarian heraldic lion in shield is on the toggle. Also has a smaller lion rampant on the right side receiver. Grips are fair, but show a lot of wear, with a few small chips at the bottom and some dings. Gun is numbered commercial style, wood bottom mag with matching number to gun. Bore shows some frosting, but lands and grooves still sharply visible. No import marks, of course. Overall, the exterior of the gun shows a lot more wear than the inside, although it certainly had been fired many times. I suspect a lot of carrying in the Bulgarian holsters was rough on the outside of these guns. __________________ Sorry, I take that back. I have no problem with the horse you rode in on.

01-10-2008, 05:11 PM	#3
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: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	George is right about the better than average condition. Most of these critters have been rode hard and put up wet. I am assuming that this is a first contract piece and that 866 is the full serial number without a "C" suffix? Very nice gun and very rare with the original magazine. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-10-2008, 05:35 PM	#5
StarOfTheWest User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Texas, CSA Posts: 208 Thanks: 81 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Yes, sorry I left that one out. Full serial is 866. __________________ Sorry, I take that back. I have no problem with the horse you rode in on.

01-10-2008, 06:09 PM	#6
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very nice pistol. I have always liked this variation since it is unique in itself with the lanyard loop at the bottom of the grip and the DWM monogram on the chamber instead of being on the toggle link. These differences set it apart from all other variations and with the matching magazine makes it very rare. Please take care of it! Best Regards, __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************

01-10-2008, 10:54 PM	#7
Wilhelm User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 340 Thanks: 43 Thanked 107 Times in 51 Posts	Pretty! Is there a proof on the bottom of the barrel? If so, what does it look like? I thought the slide on mine was heavily reworked by the sparcity of markings....now I know that wasn't the case. __________________ I promise to be nice and play well with others

01-10-2008, 04:59 PM	#2
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	A much better than average 1908 Bulgarian.

01-10-2008, 05:31 PM	#4
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Very nice, I really like this variation, let me know if you ever want to part with it Vern

01-11-2008, 05:00 AM	#8
StarOfTheWest User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Texas, CSA Posts: 208 Thanks: 81 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	I do not see a barrel proof underneath. Just the serial. __________________ Sorry, I take that back. I have no problem with the horse you rode in on.

01-11-2008, 08:19 AM	#9
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Star, Nice little "devil" (666). Better than most I've seen. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

01-11-2008, 09:09 AM	#10
StarOfTheWest User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Texas, CSA Posts: 208 Thanks: 81 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Thanks Tom. Actually, it is a "Neighbor of the Beast", a couple blocks down, 866. __________________ Sorry, I take that back. I have no problem with the horse you rode in on.