Why are there no Luger P08 clones?

>>34367934
Unlike classic cars, guns don't really seem to get alot of reproduction manufacturing.

That's a possibly lucrative niche market if anyone wants to get into it.

>>34367934

There were clones of the P08, such as the Mitchell Mauser Luger. However, all the clones were garbage and suffered from issues like soft metal and bent/broken parts. It's also as >>34367950 points out too. The Mitchell reproductions were considered a flop due to poor sales.

>>34367934
My guess is cost. Compared to its contemporaries, Lugers are expensive to manufacture. This is the reason they were eventually replaced with the much cheaper to manufacture P38.

Another reason, is toggle lock designs had only a small room for development. The Luger was as advanced as the locking system would allow. Even toggle lock rifles flopped.

There are good P08 clones, but they're expensive.
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>>34367934
>There are clones of a shit ton of popular WW1 & 2 handgunz

Is some one making new hi powers, new nambus,are there new FN and colt 1903's out there? Did smith tool up and start making the model 10 again? and where are the new c96's? Anon, tell me where all these new guns are, I wouldnt mind buying some.

>>34368123
Hi Powers and the Model 10 are still being made.

>>34368390
Well thats two out of a shit ton. Keep going.

>>34367934
Because it's an expensive design that requires a fair amount of handfitting.

Small outfits put out some repros here and there but they're usually around a few thousand dollars.

There's also the fact that there are lots of Lugers going around, and it's hard to compete with that market. Repro guns are more often than not a risky business venture, it'll be expensive and you'll likely see few buyers.

>>34368123
I think Colt made some mediocre 1903s in a limited run and with inflated prices. It's funny because a good condition 1903 isn't hard to find and they're not even half of what Colt charged for their new ones.

>>34367934
because people that could buy good quality new production lugers, may as well buy good condition period luger

>>34368424
>Out of a shit ton
That's half if your listed examples. Colt also did a run of 1903s. Why the fuck would anyone make a Nambu? They're only collectible because of how shitty and rare they are.