1908 Commercial-

sdmark777 · 04-28-2018, 09:09 PM

For your viewing pleasure, I offer a minty 1908 Commercial, serial number 42484, 9mm, no hold open, BUG proofed, all matching, 99% blue and 99% straw and perfect grips. Original un-numbered magazine in equally mint condition (appears to be the spare as it is marked with the "+"). The rear of the magazine well is marked with a "P". This is an original un-restored beauty! Just about perfect, with just the slightest muzzle and side plate wear. The STORY: Allegedly this P08 was found this in a desk drawer of the Reichstag in Berlin, no further details. I don't know about the STORY, but this P08 is no fairy tale! If someone can tell me the approximate year of manufacture, that would be much appreciated. Please share if you can offer a better original finish 1908 Commercial. All comments, info welcome. Enjoy!

sdmark777 · 04-28-2018, 09:12 PM

More pics-total of 15

George Anderson · 04-28-2018, 09:31 PM

I'd like to see a photo of the "P" marking on the magazine.

ithacaartist · 04-28-2018, 10:30 PM

Beautiful!

DavidJayUden · 04-28-2018, 10:46 PM

I believe the P marking was the one in the magazine well, not on the magazine itself. No?
dju

g5m · 04-28-2018, 11:06 PM

My oh my, That is nice!

DonVoigt · 04-28-2018, 11:31 PM

Just out standing.

sdmark777 · 04-29-2018, 12:10 AM

Yes, the "P" stamp is inside the magazine well of the frame and not on the magazine (see last pic). I believe some think this P stamp equates to a private purchase by officers, but I don't think that has been 100% verified. There are "P" stamps on Swiss 1929 mags, but nothing to do with these commercials. Thanks for the kind responses, anyone able to estimate a date of birth?
Mark

Dwight Gruber · 04-29-2018, 03:24 AM

Very nice pistol. Most likely made sometime in 1909.

-Dwight

sdmark777 · 04-29-2018, 04:21 AM

Thanks Dwight.

sdmark777 · 04-29-2018, 05:03 AM

Oops, here is the top.

JTD · 05-02-2018, 10:06 AM

Mark, you have good taste in in lugers. John

sdmark777 · 05-02-2018, 08:28 PM

Thank you John and the rest of you.
These 5 Lugers were all acquired several decades ago and I have been fortunate enough to hang on to these and several military Lugers, PPk's, P38's etc. The 70's and 80's was a good era for Luger and German Auto hunting. I am in the South West and it is much slimmer pickings these days at gun shops and shows. A few months back a fine collection of about a dozen Lugers including a 1900 Swiss, Couple of Navy's, GNR and 1920's carbine came into a local gun shop. But that is extremely rare. I have yet to buy any from the online sites, but that is mostly due to price. As you can see I like all original examples in excellent condition and you have to pay pretty high for that these days. Plus I don't travel back East where they go to shows. Ever since they closed the Great Western Americana Gun show in Pomona CA years ago it has sucked for collecting out here. Oh, and what they want for a shooter Luger out here is ridiculous, plus they all think it is a big collectors piece. I know I am preaching to the choir and I digress..........good day to all.

04-28-2018, 09:09 PM	#1
sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 288 Thanks: 695 Thanked 672 Times in 174 Posts	1908 Commercial- For your viewing pleasure, I offer a minty 1908 Commercial, serial number 42484, 9mm, no hold open, BUG proofed, all matching, 99% blue and 99% straw and perfect grips. Original un-numbered magazine in equally mint condition (appears to be the spare as it is marked with the "+"). The rear of the magazine well is marked with a "P". This is an original un-restored beauty! Just about perfect, with just the slightest muzzle and side plate wear. The STORY: Allegedly this P08 was found this in a desk drawer of the Reichstag in Berlin, no further details. I don't know about the STORY, but this P08 is no fairy tale! If someone can tell me the approximate year of manufacture, that would be much appreciated. Please share if you can offer a better original finish 1908 Commercial. All comments, info welcome. Enjoy! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sdmark777; 03-13-2023 at 11:40 AM.

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sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 288 Thanks: 695 Thanked 672 Times in 174 Posts	More pics-total of 15 Attached Thumbnails

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,442 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Just out standing. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 288 Thanks: 695 Thanked 672 Times in 174 Posts	Oops, here is the top. Attached Thumbnails

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George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	I'd like to see a photo of the "P" marking on the magazine.

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DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I believe the P marking was the one in the magazine well, not on the magazine itself. No? dju

04-28-2018, 11:06 PM	#6
g5m User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: desert Posts: 36 Thanks: 23 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	My oh my, That is nice!

04-29-2018, 12:10 AM	#8
sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 288 Thanks: 695 Thanked 672 Times in 174 Posts	Yes, the "P" stamp is inside the magazine well of the frame and not on the magazine (see last pic). I believe some think this P stamp equates to a private purchase by officers, but I don't think that has been 100% verified. There are "P" stamps on Swiss 1929 mags, but nothing to do with these commercials. Thanks for the kind responses, anyone able to estimate a date of birth? Mark

04-29-2018, 03:24 AM	#9
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	Very nice pistol. Most likely made sometime in 1909. -Dwight

04-29-2018, 04:21 AM	#10
sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 288 Thanks: 695 Thanked 672 Times in 174 Posts	Thanks Dwight.

05-02-2018, 10:06 AM	#12
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 425 Thanks: 217 Thanked 408 Times in 149 Posts	Mark, you have good taste in in lugers. John

05-02-2018, 08:28 PM	#13
sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 288 Thanks: 695 Thanked 672 Times in 174 Posts	Thank you John and the rest of you. These 5 Lugers were all acquired several decades ago and I have been fortunate enough to hang on to these and several military Lugers, PPk's, P38's etc. The 70's and 80's was a good era for Luger and German Auto hunting. I am in the South West and it is much slimmer pickings these days at gun shops and shows. A few months back a fine collection of about a dozen Lugers including a 1900 Swiss, Couple of Navy's, GNR and 1920's carbine came into a local gun shop. But that is extremely rare. I have yet to buy any from the online sites, but that is mostly due to price. As you can see I like all original examples in excellent condition and you have to pay pretty high for that these days. Plus I don't travel back East where they go to shows. Ever since they closed the Great Western Americana Gun show in Pomona CA years ago it has sucked for collecting out here. Oh, and what they want for a shooter Luger out here is ridiculous, plus they all think it is a big collectors piece. I know I am preaching to the choir and I digress..........good day to all.