New to group\forum have some Q’s

Snowsurfer · 03-11-2021, 07:42 PM

Before I get ragged on... Yes I did do some searching and went through the FAQ’s. If someone could help me learn about the gun I just purchased and if there is a section to try and find a matching magazine? Any information on this Luger would be greatly appreciated and I would like to thank everyone in advance. The reason I purchased this gun is I am fascinated with WW2 and wanted a piece of the history. Please let me know if I paid a good price and if there is anything outstanding with the Luger good or bad. I have not received the gun yet so the following is all the information I have on the gun:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/893120586

Thanks,
JD

Norme · 03-11-2021, 07:59 PM

Hi JD,
Welcome to the forum! The collector you purchased your first gun from just happens to be one of the most experienced, knowledgeable and ethical collectors active today. He is the author of numerous books and you can have complete confidence in his description.
Norm

gunnertwo · 03-11-2021, 08:09 PM

JD,

Welcome to the Forum. Many great and helpful folks here.

One of the first things to do in this hobby is to buy good books. The multiple volumes by Jan Still is a good way to start. If you can find a copy of The Mauser Parabellum you will be covering the later production of the P.08 with the exception of the Krieghoff guns.

You could post a WTB (want to buy) for the books on this forum or on the (former) Still Forum. Check Abebooks for "ballpark" values.

The FAQ has excellent info and will be a continuing resource.

As long as your purchase is matching you did OK- not great but OK. Import markings don't enhance the value of the gun. Condition could be better but it's your first and an education does cost money.

Don't be in a hurry, nice things will show up and you can decide how to proceed.

Members here will have guns for sale, the advantage will be honest descriptions and an inspection period is given.

Will look forward to seeing more pics of your purchase.

G2

mrerick · 03-11-2021, 08:15 PM

From the pictures, it looks like a nice honest 1939 42 code Mauser Luger.

Finish condition isn't the best, but the price you paid is probably appropriate in today's marketplace.

Once you have your new Luger in hand, I'd recommend your study our FAQ document, the reference information it makes available and then acquire some of the better reference books on Lugers. They are expensive books, but worth every penny.

Welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy it here.

lugerholsterrepair · 03-11-2021, 09:44 PM

You will look back and always remember your first Luger..for what it is and what it isn't. When you have this pistol in hand you will be able to see why condition is important to collectors .

Heinz · 03-11-2021, 10:09 PM

JD, welcome to the forum. Nice honest-looking Luger. An honest gun, even in used condition, will always be worth more than you paid by the time you want to sell it. And I think you paid the going rate.

Mac Cat · 03-11-2021, 10:55 PM

From what I can see from the photos, it looks like a good choice and I think the price is reasonable. The condition look right, the grips are in good shape, and if all the small parts are matching, you have a very collectable WW-2 P.08. I like it. I hope you'll share more pictures, too.

cirelaw · 03-12-2021, 11:16 AM

Its like a marriage, until death, sale or divorce!

rhuff · 03-12-2021, 03:43 PM

I think that it is an excellent FIRST Luger........there will likely be more! You can learn from this Luger, and develop a good understanding of how they function. Congrats

jeb111 · 03-12-2021, 07:31 PM

Looks like a nice honest Luger. Like other members pointed out read, study this forum, buy books some of which might seem pricey but well worth it especially if you plan on buying more in the future (don't know of many people that stop with just one) There are a lot of pitfalls out there, knowledge is your ally!

cirelaw · 03-12-2021, 10:19 PM

Jans' Central Powers sold on Ebay for $700.

cirelaw · 03-12-2021, 10:24 PM

Don't fire it! George Anderson sold me a custom shooter with a Swiss barrel! LUV IT!

03-11-2021, 07:42 PM	#1
Snowsurfer New User Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 2 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New to group\forum have some Q’s Before I get ragged on... Yes I did do some searching and went through the FAQ’s. If someone could help me learn about the gun I just purchased and if there is a section to try and find a matching magazine? Any information on this Luger would be greatly appreciated and I would like to thank everyone in advance. The reason I purchased this gun is I am fascinated with WW2 and wanted a piece of the history. Please let me know if I paid a good price and if there is anything outstanding with the Luger good or bad. I have not received the gun yet so the following is all the information I have on the gun: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/893120586 Thanks, JD Last edited by Snowsurfer; 03-11-2021 at 07:44 PM. Reason: Change structure

03-11-2021, 08:15 PM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	From the pictures, it looks like a nice honest 1939 42 code Mauser Luger. Finish condition isn't the best, but the price you paid is probably appropriate in today's marketplace. Once you have your new Luger in hand, I'd recommend your study our FAQ document, the reference information it makes available and then acquire some of the better reference books on Lugers. They are expensive books, but worth every penny. Welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy it here. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-11-2021, 09:44 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	You will look back and always remember your first Luger..for what it is and what it isn't. When you have this pistol in hand you will be able to see why condition is important to collectors . __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-12-2021, 03:43 PM	#9
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	I think that it is an excellent FIRST Luger........there will likely be more! You can learn from this Luger, and develop a good understanding of how they function. Congrats __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

03-11-2021, 07:59 PM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Hi JD, Welcome to the forum! The collector you purchased your first gun from just happens to be one of the most experienced, knowledgeable and ethical collectors active today. He is the author of numerous books and you can have complete confidence in his description. Norm

03-11-2021, 08:09 PM	#3
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 623 Thanks: 826 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	JD, Welcome to the Forum. Many great and helpful folks here. One of the first things to do in this hobby is to buy good books. The multiple volumes by Jan Still is a good way to start. If you can find a copy of The Mauser Parabellum you will be covering the later production of the P.08 with the exception of the Krieghoff guns. You could post a WTB (want to buy) for the books on this forum or on the (former) Still Forum. Check Abebooks for "ballpark" values. The FAQ has excellent info and will be a continuing resource. As long as your purchase is matching you did OK- not great but OK. Import markings don't enhance the value of the gun. Condition could be better but it's your first and an education does cost money. Don't be in a hurry, nice things will show up and you can decide how to proceed. Members here will have guns for sale, the advantage will be honest descriptions and an inspection period is given. Will look forward to seeing more pics of your purchase. G2

03-11-2021, 10:09 PM	#6
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 410 Times in 180 Posts	JD, welcome to the forum. Nice honest-looking Luger. An honest gun, even in used condition, will always be worth more than you paid by the time you want to sell it. And I think you paid the going rate.

03-11-2021, 10:55 PM	#7
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 733 Thanks: 2,100 Thanked 610 Times in 329 Posts	From what I can see from the photos, it looks like a good choice and I think the price is reasonable. The condition look right, the grips are in good shape, and if all the small parts are matching, you have a very collectable WW-2 P.08. I like it. I hope you'll share more pictures, too.

03-12-2021, 11:16 AM	#8
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Its like a marriage, until death, sale or divorce!

03-12-2021, 07:31 PM	#10
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 712 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	Looks like a nice honest Luger. Like other members pointed out read, study this forum, buy books some of which might seem pricey but well worth it especially if you plan on buying more in the future (don't know of many people that stop with just one) There are a lot of pitfalls out there, knowledge is your ally!

03-12-2021, 10:19 PM	#11
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Jans' Central Powers sold on Ebay for $700.

03-12-2021, 10:24 PM	#12
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Don't fire it! George Anderson sold me a custom shooter with a Swiss barrel! LUV IT!