Is my memory playing tricks?

Jonesy · 08-15-2007, 06:02 PM

Hello
I have in front of me a dual date (1916 / 1920) P08

ItÃ¢??s been years since I last handled a luger and I remember the Trigger, safety etc are straw coloured. This P08 they are shiny and brass like. Is my memory playing tricks?

I have looked at photos of all kind of lugers and its sort of similar..

This photo is not too far off, xhat do you think?

Regards

Dave

CROLUGER · 08-15-2007, 06:25 PM

Welcome at forum!
My DWM 1915 have also strawing (shiny) parts, and all old luger. I am sure, every from WWI.

Karl · 08-16-2007, 12:51 AM

Dave,

Welcome to the forum. The Luger in your photo appears to have been refinished. You are correct about the odd color of the take down lever - it looks brass colored rather than straw and too uniform for normal aging. The black color of the bluing is also off. Also note the black magazine button with the checkering worn flat and the obviously brand new grips (with odd checkering on the edge). I could continue but there is nothing wrong with your memory. KFS

08-15-2007, 06:02 PM	#1
Jonesy New User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is my memory playing tricks? Hello I have in front of me a dual date (1916 / 1920) P08 ItÃ¢??s been years since I last handled a luger and I remember the Trigger, safety etc are straw coloured. This P08 they are shiny and brass like. Is my memory playing tricks? I have looked at photos of all kind of lugers and its sort of similar.. This photo is not too far off, xhat do you think? Regards Dave

08-15-2007, 06:25 PM	#2
CROLUGER User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Croatia. Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Welcome at forum! My DWM 1915 have also strawing (shiny) parts, and all old luger. I am sure, every from WWI. __________________ Luger DWM 1915, Luger BYF 1942, Walther P-38 AC43 & CYQ 1944, Mauser Hsc, Steyr 1909, Frommer Stop 1916, SA XD HS 45, Beretta M34, M70, M72, M950B, 92FS, Browning 1910/22, CZ M-48, CZ PAP M59/66, Winchester 9422M, GLOCK 19.

08-16-2007, 12:51 AM	#3
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 522 Thanks: 0 Thanked 271 Times in 118 Posts	Dave, Welcome to the forum. The Luger in your photo appears to have been refinished. You are correct about the odd color of the take down lever - it looks brass colored rather than straw and too uniform for normal aging. The black color of the bluing is also off. Also note the black magazine button with the checkering worn flat and the obviously brand new grips (with odd checkering on the edge). I could continue but there is nothing wrong with your memory. KFS