[Guest]

I just picked up a 1921 DWM P08 Luger in 9mm. It's my first Luger and I'm at a bit of a loss trying to find out what exactly what I have. The seller told me someone told him the upper is WWI and the lower is WWII. He believes it was re-arsenaled at the Mauser Plant in Germany years ago. It's all matching....which is what throws me off. The two aluminum based mags match, as well...serial #96XX. It's in about %95 with a mint bore. It also has plastic grip panels, too. Can anyone tell me exactly what I have and about what it's worth? Thanks.

 

[keoki7]

Given the scant info, I'd bet two bucks it's a Trotskyite Luger (Russian or Vopo).

 

[Vlim]

Hi Kim,

Check if the thick ring at the muzzle end of the barrel is smooth or slightly rough. Rough means a VoPo replacement barrel.
Check if the gun has a crown/N proof on the barrel and/or on the receiver.
Check for any x-ed out numbers on small parts.
Check for signs of etching on the fire pin.
Check for brown plastic grips with a bullseye-logo in the middle.

If any of these are present, chances are your luger is a VoPo. Eastern-German reworks for police (volkspolizei) purpose. These guns are excellent shooters, force matched from available gun parts, usually with new barrels. Not overhauled by Mauser, but by ex-Krieghoff staff.

 

[oldguy]

Kim, can you tell us any markings on the gun?

Proofs?

What serial number is on the gun? To include any letters next to or under the serial number?


Can you provide pictures, to include side, top, etc?

 

[Guest]

Thanks Gentlemen...I gather it's a VoPo Luger. Given that...what's one worth in about 95% and all matching? Thanks, Kim...out.

 

[Vlim]

Kim,

Pricing would be below the 400USD shooter range. Some recently sold in auction for 250 - 300 EUR. I recently purchased one for 250EUR. Their low price makes them wanted as parts guns, when sold in parts they usually make more than as a complete gun.

Personally, I would hang on to them. Prices will go up the next few years and they're great shooters as well as historical pieces.

 

[Mark]

I would venture to say that the gun is worth more than $400.00. Around here (Northeast) you can't find a decent shooter for under $600.00 and then, you have to know where to look!

I paid $500.00 from a fellow collector for my "Russian" rework last year.

 

[Guest]

Thank you Gentlemen...I appreciate the input. I figured it would be worth more than $500. Anyway, I think I'll keep her, she ain't eatin' anything. Also, where's a ood place to find an inexpensive re-pro holster for it? Thanks again, Kim...out.

 

[Pete E.]

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[Edward Tinker]

I think repro's are fine, but never as good as quality. I would find a nice rep piece on e-bay for 2x the cost, but then it is always worth more and will rise in value, unlike a repro.

Ed

 

[keoki7]

Kim, I have a high quality German made repro that I got stuck with several years ago, if you want it for $40 delivered it's yours.