Considering A "Shooter" Luger...What Do You Think Of This One?

Pistol Whipped · 06-13-2009, 05:52 AM

I'm considering a "shooter" Luger that is currently listed on gunbroker. The pistol is described as follows:

P08 Luger, Erfurt production, marked 'Danzig 1916' (lousy pics-tried to show detail of logo), with 6" barrel. I traded for this item about 8-9 years ago and have put maybe 150-180 lead cast rounds down range since obtaining it. This weapon has clearly been re-blued (looks better than the pics)and re-barreled to 6" length. I can vouch for the fact that the numbers on the lower and upper receivers appear to match, but that the barrel does not appear to be original. All #'s on parts appear to be '32' except the barrel which is '5'. The bore still looks to be in excellent, shiny rifled condition, and the weapon functions fine. The magazine does not appear to be matched either (marked 'made in Denmark' in english), plus I have one more aftermarket mag to include. All in all, this is a fine example of a 6" Luger shooter, though I can't and won't try to vouch for the collectability of the item.

Like I said, I am only considering this as a shooter, I don't intend to spend more than $700 but before I venture any further I was hoping to get a little input /advice from the forum. The URL is:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=131296718

All opinion are greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Curly1 · 06-13-2009, 10:05 AM

I am always leary of a no inspection return policy.

I can never understand how peeps can put blurry/fuzzy out of focus pics up for an auction.

Makes me wonder what they are hiding.

But for $650 + $40 shipping I would consider it in the shooter price range if it is what he says it is.

Edward Tinker · 06-13-2009, 10:29 AM

6 inch barrel, it will go for more than that....

I have sold 3 or 4 6 inchers and got almost a $1000 each time.

Ed

alvin · 06-13-2009, 11:01 AM

If it works, I would think $700 being good. Many of those do not work properly, and extra dollars have to be poured in just to make it functional. Barrel length is not supposed to be counted in this particular equation. 6" has 6" taste, 4" has 4" flavor.

LugerVern · 06-13-2009, 10:21 PM

Ok, the pictures are very bad, so I am just pointing out what looks strange to me. It is sold as is however, with bad pictures.

Look at the first toggle link area, you will notice a shadow to the right rear of the pin, it is very dark on the left side but also you see it on the right. Just a shadow?

Look at the top of the link above the pin and compare it to other Erfurt's, doesn't look right to me.

Just details from a fussy picture

Vern

jonnyc · 06-14-2009, 09:02 AM

He did add a 3 day inspection period.

sheepherder · 06-14-2009, 09:29 AM

I had noticed this one also...He says he'll "send" better pics...Why not just post them with the auction??? And only four pics??? Those closeups look like he made them with his cell phone...There are auctions on GB with 12 - 15 *good* pics attached to them...and they get lots of attention...

Magazine..."Made in Denmark" in English...???...

Definitely caveat emptor! But maybe a good deal..."Do you feel lucky???"...

alvin · 06-14-2009, 11:34 AM

I am lost. What to inspect on this one.... Would he allow range test firing, "if it cannot fire 50 rounds 'Winchester white box' smoothly, return it back to me refund less shipping". I did not see it.

06-13-2009, 05:52 AM	#1
Pistol Whipped User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Considering A "Shooter" Luger...What Do You Think Of This One? I'm considering a "shooter" Luger that is currently listed on gunbroker. The pistol is described as follows: P08 Luger, Erfurt production, marked 'Danzig 1916' (lousy pics-tried to show detail of logo), with 6" barrel. I traded for this item about 8-9 years ago and have put maybe 150-180 lead cast rounds down range since obtaining it. This weapon has clearly been re-blued (looks better than the pics)and re-barreled to 6" length. I can vouch for the fact that the numbers on the lower and upper receivers appear to match, but that the barrel does not appear to be original. All #'s on parts appear to be '32' except the barrel which is '5'. The bore still looks to be in excellent, shiny rifled condition, and the weapon functions fine. The magazine does not appear to be matched either (marked 'made in Denmark' in english), plus I have one more aftermarket mag to include. All in all, this is a fine example of a 6" Luger shooter, though I can't and won't try to vouch for the collectability of the item. Like I said, I am only considering this as a shooter, I don't intend to spend more than $700 but before I venture any further I was hoping to get a little input /advice from the forum. The URL is: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=131296718 All opinion are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

06-13-2009, 10:05 AM	#2
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,244 Thanks: 125 Thanked 715 Times in 372 Posts	I am always leary of a no inspection return policy. I can never understand how peeps can put blurry/fuzzy out of focus pics up for an auction. Makes me wonder what they are hiding. But for $650 + $40 shipping I would consider it in the shooter price range if it is what he says it is. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

06-13-2009, 10:29 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	6 inch barrel, it will go for more than that.... I have sold 3 or 4 6 inchers and got almost a $1000 each time. 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

06-13-2009, 11:01 AM	#4
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	If it works, I would think $700 being good. Many of those do not work properly, and extra dollars have to be poured in just to make it functional. Barrel length is not supposed to be counted in this particular equation. 6" has 6" taste, 4" has 4" flavor.

06-13-2009, 10:21 PM	#5
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Ok, the pictures are very bad, so I am just pointing out what looks strange to me. It is sold as is however, with bad pictures. Look at the first toggle link area, you will notice a shadow to the right rear of the pin, it is very dark on the left side but also you see it on the right. Just a shadow? Look at the top of the link above the pin and compare it to other Erfurt's, doesn't look right to me. Just details from a fussy picture Vern

06-14-2009, 09:02 AM	#6
jonnyc User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 425 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts	He did add a 3 day inspection period.

06-14-2009, 09:29 AM	#7
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,195 Thanks: 1,413 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	I had noticed this one also...He says he'll "send" better pics...Why not just post them with the auction??? And only four pics??? Those closeups look like he made them with his cell phone...There are auctions on GB with 12 - 15 good pics attached to them...and they get lots of attention... Magazine..."Made in Denmark" in English...???... Definitely caveat emptor! But maybe a good deal..."Do you feel lucky???"...

06-14-2009, 11:34 AM	#8
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	I am lost. What to inspect on this one.... Would he allow range test firing, "if it cannot fire 50 rounds 'Winchester white box' smoothly, return it back to me refund less shipping". I did not see it.