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Posted: 9/12/2011 9:33:05 PM
[Last Edit: 7/19/2012 11:50:42 PM by panzersergeant]
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT 
There is no pitting but there is some discoloration to the bluing, kind of a reddish-orange hue that I can only see in the photos. "Germany" is stamped into the right frame rail in very small font. I am new to Lugers and I'd like to get an idea of what Luger enthusiasts here think this is worth before posting what I gave for it. 
TIA.
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Posted: 9/14/2011 9:31:49 AM
[Last Edit: 9/14/2011 9:36:15 AM by P08]
Judging from your photo's you have an original finish Erfurt. If it appears red due to strong light what you are seeing is the rust blue patina from many many years. It is a standard issue P08 which was imported into the US after the war rather than as a war trophy. this is due to the GERMANY stamp on the side frame. Value on that gun would be a conservative $800 or better. if you decide to shoot the gun do not use the original mag. The wooden bottoms get very fragile with age and will crack. Mec Gar mags are some of the best replacement mags available.
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panzersergeant
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Posted: 9/14/2011 7:11:42 PM
Originally Posted By P08:
Judging from your photo's you have an original finish Erfurt. If it appears red due to strong light what you are seeing is the rust blue patina from many many years. It is a standard issue P08 which was imported into the US after the war rather than as a war trophy. this is due to the GERMANY stamp on the side frame. Value on that gun would be a conservative $800 or better. if you decide to shoot the gun do not use the original mag. The wooden bottoms get very fragile with age and will crack. Mec Gar mags are some of the best replacement mags available. So the "Germany" stamps make the pistol worth less? What would you grade this pistol at? I gave a little more than that for the weapon. I will make sure to use aftermarket mags when I shoot it. Thanks for the input.
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P08
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Posted: 9/14/2011 8:58:50 PM
No the import mark does not really hurt the value as many were brought over here like that. Condition is what hurts, Maybe take some pics without a strong light so the patina does not glow so much. I put the value as that of a shooter due to the blue and straw condition.
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panzersergeant
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Posted: 9/15/2011 9:09:17 PM
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P08, here are some more pics taken outside. I think it looks a lot better in natural light.
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Posted: 9/15/2011 9:18:47 PM
Very neat. I would love to have one of those. Thanks for the pics.
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Posted: 9/15/2011 9:31:09 PM
That looks much better, you may get up to $1100 for it, unfortunately Imperial Luger's do not command the premium of a Nazi era gun at this time.
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panzersergeant
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Posted: 9/15/2011 10:40:19 PM
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Originally Posted By P08:
That looks much better, you may get up to $1100 for it, unfortunately Imperial Luger's do not command the premium of a Nazi era gun at this time. That's cool. I'm up to two of these puppies now. I haven't had this much fun since I went on a jungle carbine kick a few years ago. |
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Posted: 9/15/2011 11:24:01 PM
Watch it, they can grow on you.
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Posted: 9/16/2011 5:53:18 AM
Originally Posted By P08:
Watch it, they can grow on you. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/DEG169/safe/safe.jpg Impressive collection. Looks like I've got a ways to go. |
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