value depends on overall condition...............
The P08 Luger was a pistol, and a very iconic one of the Germany during both World Wars. It was also the pistol which introduced the 9x19mm cartridge (also known as the 9mm Parabellum or 9mm Luger).
The most common Greman pistol was the Luger po8 pistol
The 1918 P08 is not as sought after as the WW2 PO8, and will only fetch $600-$800 even in good condition.
Actually, yes i do better yet, don't be concered with serial numbers, not helpfull to any degree. top of luger, over chamber, is the date gun was made. same goes for the rifle.
Germany used it in WWII and it was a prize for any allied solder to get it off of any German commander The German luger came about early 1900's as the P08. It was used by German forces during WW1 and WW2. Basically there were 3 models: standard pistol with 4" barrel, the artillery model with (about) 8" barrel and the Naval model also with an 8' barrel. The difference between the artillery and naval model was that the artillery model had an elevated rear sight located to the rear of the barrel near the ejection port whereas the naval model had a rear sight similar to the standard model. Lugers came mostly in 9mm but also in 30 cal. luger..........................
which is it. PO8 (luger) or 45 cal (pistol) ????
It doesn't actually jam. When the last round is spent, the breech lock automatically stops the breech from closing again. This is used for reloading. When you have inserted a new magazine, you can release the breech lock, allowing it to close. The hammer will be cocked and a new round will be chambered. This is faster, and allows you to reload the gun with one hand. This system applies to most modern day guns.
The Luger P08 (Pistole-Parabellum 1908) was the standard German sidearm up until the introduction of the Walther P38 in 1938. The Luger was the more common to be issued to officers up until its final manufacturer ceased production in 1945.