P-08 Luger

scoutman · 03-27-2008, 10:42 PM

do they make these yet or do they just make replica that just shoot blanks

from what i know they dont make them any more

GlockMeister · 03-27-2008, 10:46 PM

Replicas only I believe also. But if you check gunbroker.com, auctionarms.com or gunsinternational.com you might find a few, but they won't be cheap.

Full MeTal Jack · 03-27-2008, 10:46 PM

Think Ruger made a 22 replica. If memory serves me? But that was several nights and Bud Lights ago.

nathangdad · 03-28-2008, 01:51 AM

At different times it has come and gone in production by various
firms. I am not aware of anyone making them at present.

The gun is obviously historically famous yet has a drawback in
terms of a complex design coupled with numerous small parts
leading to a gun that has often failed in the rough and tumble of combat. It is not what you would want as a protector of your life. The Nazi military recognized this and replaced it with the P-38 before the outbreak of WW2 combat.

Anyone wishing to manufacture this gun must consider high
per gun manufacturing costs leading to high retail costs.
It seems the demand has never been there to keep this gun in
continuous production for the private market.

I do wish I owned one and do understand it is a gun for which
reliable functioning depends on a gun that is extremely clean
and properly lubricated.

scoutman · 03-28-2008, 05:17 PM

do they sill make the wather P-38 yet

Troy · 03-29-2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nathangdad

At different times it has come and gone in production by various
firms. I am not aware of anyone making them at present.

The gun is obviously historically famous yet has a drawback in
terms of a complex design coupled with numerous small parts
leading to a gun that has often failed in the rough and tumble of combat. It is not what you would want as a protector of your life. The Nazi military recognized this and replaced it with the P-38 before the outbreak of WW2 combat.

Anyone wishing to manufacture this gun must consider high
per gun manufacturing costs leading to high retail costs.
It seems the demand has never been there to keep this gun in
continuous production for the private market.

I do wish I owned one and do understand it is a gun for which
reliable functioning depends on a gun that is extremely clean
and properly lubricated.

true, all true. but dang they are a great looking little gun.

Dookiebutt · 03-29-2008, 12:33 PM

Great little guns with big price tags.

oldjarhead · 03-29-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoutman

do they sill make the wather P-38 yet

I don't believe the P-38 is currently in production by any manufacturer; but they are available on the market at competitive prices. The last I know of a commercial Walther P-38 being produced was around the 1968 time frame.
Mitchell arms had some a while back.

Otter · 03-29-2008, 02:28 PM

I just found a P08 Luger at a local shop for $900.00, not pretty, bore shot out, but all matching numbers. He also has a P38 Walther for $700.00.

Taurus Fan · 03-29-2008, 08:17 PM

Friend of mine had a Luger, got to shoot it a few times. No other pistol feels so right in the hand and comes up on target with such ease, it was like pointing your finger. Sad that they cost so much and no one makes them anymore.

Dookiebutt · 03-29-2008, 08:29 PM

Otter, I think those prices are too high for what you described.

03-27-2008, 10:42 PM	#1
scoutman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 242	P-08 Luger do they make these yet or do they just make replica that just shoot blanks from what i know they dont make them any more __________________ god made all man, but Samuel Colt made all man equal

03-27-2008, 10:46 PM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 6,307	Replicas only I believe also. But if you check gunbroker.com, auctionarms.com or gunsinternational.com you might find a few, but they won't be cheap. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-27-2008, 10:46 PM	#3
Full MeTal Jack Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,473 Images: 5	Think Ruger made a 22 replica. If memory serves me? But that was several nights and Bud Lights ago. __________________ [IMG]http://img287.echo.cx/img287/63/9130110x100a4vb.jpg

03-28-2008, 01:51 AM	#4
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,943	Occassionally At different times it has come and gone in production by various firms. I am not aware of anyone making them at present. The gun is obviously historically famous yet has a drawback in terms of a complex design coupled with numerous small parts leading to a gun that has often failed in the rough and tumble of combat. It is not what you would want as a protector of your life. The Nazi military recognized this and replaced it with the P-38 before the outbreak of WW2 combat. Anyone wishing to manufacture this gun must consider high per gun manufacturing costs leading to high retail costs. It seems the demand has never been there to keep this gun in continuous production for the private market. I do wish I owned one and do understand it is a gun for which reliable functioning depends on a gun that is extremely clean and properly lubricated.

03-28-2008, 05:17 PM	#5
scoutman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 242	do they sill make the wather P-38 yet __________________ god made all man, but Samuel Colt made all man equal

03-29-2008, 12:33 PM	#7
Dookiebutt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: America's North Coast Posts: 1,308	Great little guns with big price tags.

03-29-2008, 02:28 PM	#9
Otter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 981 Images: 6	I just found a P08 Luger at a local shop for $900.00, not pretty, bore shot out, but all matching numbers. He also has a P38 Walther for $700.00. __________________ Life is too important to be taken seriously.

03-29-2008, 08:17 PM	#10
Taurus Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cobra Command Headquarters Posts: 905	Friend of mine had a Luger, got to shoot it a few times. No other pistol feels so right in the hand and comes up on target with such ease, it was like pointing your finger. Sad that they cost so much and no one makes them anymore.

03-29-2008, 08:29 PM	#11
Dookiebutt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: America's North Coast Posts: 1,308	Otter, I think those prices are too high for what you described.