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    First time Luger buyer

    Hi all,

    I figure this is the best place to ask for knowledge because of many wise members. I am a younger collector with a few weapons pieces but the next item on my list is a Luger. I would preferably be looking for a p.08 produced close or during WW2, would I be looking for a S/42? I guess the main questions I would like answers to are where are the places on the firearm where number stamps are placed to check for matching numbers, what on average are people paying for a gun with a holster at least one mag and the pistol matching? Any luger historical knowledge is accepted and appreciated!

    Regards,
    James
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    Virtually impossible for someone to give you all the information you need on a forum to know exactly what to look for in a Luger purchase. I would do my homework first and read everything I could find on the internet before considering a purchase. You also have to know how to disassemble a Luger to check for matching numbered parts.

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      Originally posted by Schutzstaffel View Post
      Hi all,

      I figure this is the best place to ask for knowledge because of many wise members. I am a younger collector with a few weapons pieces but the next item on my list is a Luger. I would preferably be looking for a p.08 produced close or during WW2, would I be looking for a S/42? I guess the main questions I would like answers to are where are the places on the firearm where number stamps are placed to check for matching numbers, what on average are people paying for a gun with a holster at least one mag and the pistol matching? Any luger historical knowledge is accepted and appreciated!

      Regards,
      James
      An S/42 with or w/o a letter date would be great.....Nothing wrong with an original untouched '42' code with matching mag(s)....Just remember, lots of Lugers have been worked on....My suggestion is to look for one that was brought back by a veteran, and hasn't been through a bunch of hands....Bodes
      Last edited by bodes; 06-22-2016, 09:28 PM.

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        #4
        Johnny is absolutely correct!!

        BUY BOOKS FIRST!!

        Knowledge is power, and the Luger market is a minefield. Get someone you trust to help you thru it!
        The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

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          #5
          An all matching WW2 era Luger will start at $1000 and go up from there depending on condition. Add $4-500 for a matching magazine. 1941-42 byf's are nice Lugers. The trigger, firing pin, hold open, and rear toggle pin are all inside parts that are numbered.

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            #6
            James,

            Welcome to the forum.

            I can only concur with Johnny and Ronnie's comments. Do some research, buy books, and study up on lugers BEFORE you buy!

            If you want to see some examples, do a search on past threads here. There are plenty of examples to view, and learn.

            I will warn you though. Once the "luger bug" has bitten you, it's very difficult to cure the disease.

            Good luck
            Matt

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              #7
              The only way to "fast track" you selection would be to team up with an experienced/knowledgeable collector and ask for their advise and assistance in making your 1st purchase. However; In the long run study, reading and handling all the Lugers possible is the way to go.
              Jim

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