New to navy Lugers

Aaron · 07-25-2002, 12:03 AM

Went into my local gun shop today looking for Lugers. The owner said I just missed a beautiful 1914 Navy dated 1917 which was brought in and sold in a few hours. That hurt, but the nice thing was he could still show it to me, as the new owner has to wait ten days here in this rotten left coast state. It was absolutely pristine, 99%++, matching (except for correct mag). It had a holster which was pretty beat up, and no other accessories. It went for $3,000. Never having bought a Navy, and knowing very little about them, was this price in the ballpark? Now here's the kicker: The elderly gentleman who brought in the Navy is coming in with a Dutch contract, and the gunshop owner is familiar with this gun having sold it many years ago to its present owner. He says it is also in super mint condition, and will give me first crack at it. I am also not knowledgeable about Dutch Lugers, so what would be a ballpark value on this piece? Any estimates would be greatly appreciated.

07-25-2002, 12:03 AM	#1
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	New to navy Lugers Went into my local gun shop today looking for Lugers. The owner said I just missed a beautiful 1914 Navy dated 1917 which was brought in and sold in a few hours. That hurt, but the nice thing was he could still show it to me, as the new owner has to wait ten days here in this rotten left coast state. It was absolutely pristine, 99%++, matching (except for correct mag). It had a holster which was pretty beat up, and no other accessories. It went for $3,000. Never having bought a Navy, and knowing very little about them, was this price in the ballpark? Now here's the kicker: The elderly gentleman who brought in the Navy is coming in with a Dutch contract, and the gunshop owner is familiar with this gun having sold it many years ago to its present owner. He says it is also in super mint condition, and will give me first crack at it. I am also not knowledgeable about Dutch Lugers, so what would be a ballpark value on this piece? Any estimates would be greatly appreciated.