I didn't realize anyone might confuse these with the German military P08s. These are the Stoeger Lugers made 1970s-1980s in 22 Long Rifle. My very first pistol was one of these but it jammed constantly and the gun shop exchanged it for another one. Then I sold it.
About 2 years ago I saw one at a local show for $225 and in a tidal wave of nostalgia I bought it (got 10 bucks off the price). This one works perfectly. I know they made the standard version with a 4.5" barrel and a target model with a longer barrel (6"?) and adjustable sights, but I had never seen this "Artillery Model" until today. From 20 feet away I thought it was a Wehrmacht P08 but up close I realized it was a Stoeger.
I have to assume they didn't make too many of these since I've never seen or heard of it. Then again, it might be a custom job built for a customer with more cash than good sense.
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