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ErikXIV · 03-09-2010, 10:18 AM

Hello!

Im new in this forum and would like to take the opportunity to say hello to all Luger-fans in here! I have inherited my fathers P08 (S/42=Mauser?) from 1937. It has to my knowledge no military history and how it found its way into Sweden where Im located is unknown. My father used to compete with this gun in the 40's and 50's and for that reason he had the barrel changed to a 6" Tikkakoski during that period. The original barrel is unfortunately long gone. Other than that, all numbers are matching!

Rgds,
/Erik

Don M · 03-09-2010, 10:27 AM

Hello Erik. Welcome to the forum. However, I must warn you of the danger you face. Five years ago I inherited a Luger from my uncle. It had a police marking on it that I wanted to learn about. After much obsessive research and writing, I have published a book on German police markings. This stuff is dangerous to your mental health!!!

Be careful!

FNorm · 03-09-2010, 12:29 PM

Not to mention, 'Lugermania'. You can't have just one! Welcome.

FN

Ice · 03-09-2010, 01:01 PM

Welcome to the forum. Luger collecting is a fine addiction.

Charlie

StarOfTheWest · 03-10-2010, 12:46 PM

Welcome!!
Glad to have you here.
This forum has the most Luger-educated folks in the world.
You will not find better information on your Luger.

03-09-2010, 10:18 AM	#1
ErikXIV User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Falun, Dalarna, Sweden Posts: 31 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	New member Hello! Im new in this forum and would like to take the opportunity to say hello to all Luger-fans in here! I have inherited my fathers P08 (S/42=Mauser?) from 1937. It has to my knowledge no military history and how it found its way into Sweden where Im located is unknown. My father used to compete with this gun in the 40's and 50's and for that reason he had the barrel changed to a 6" Tikkakoski during that period. The original barrel is unfortunately long gone. Other than that, all numbers are matching! Rgds, /Erik

03-09-2010, 10:27 AM	#2
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Hello Erik. Welcome to the forum. However, I must warn you of the danger you face. Five years ago I inherited a Luger from my uncle. It had a police marking on it that I wanted to learn about. After much obsessive research and writing, I have published a book on German police markings. This stuff is dangerous to your mental health!!! Be careful! __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

03-10-2010, 12:46 PM	#5
StarOfTheWest User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Texas, CSA Posts: 208 Thanks: 81 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Welcome!! Glad to have you here. This forum has the most Luger-educated folks in the world. You will not find better information on your Luger. __________________ Sorry, I take that back. I have no problem with the horse you rode in on.

03-09-2010, 12:29 PM	#3
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Not to mention, 'Lugermania'. You can't have just one! Welcome. FN

03-09-2010, 01:01 PM	#4
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	Welcome to the forum. Luger collecting is a fine addiction. Charlie