Identification and Price Check on Private Collection Items

Erick · 06-09-2016, 03:04 PM

I have received more loose items from a collector that is liquidating their collection due to age. These items come to me by his seller, which is a close friend. Since he has multiple Luger Items, I figured I would come to the experts. These items are for sale, but with my limited Luger knowledge, I am trusting you guys for fair pricing and my hope are to sell them in the low end of the range if there is any interest.

The first is a set of wood grips. They came wrapped in paper that disintegrated when opened. They look uninstalled. No number or markings that I see other than a X.

Next is a pair of transparent grips. I believe the two-piece design accommodates pictures.

Prost!

Edward Tinker · 06-09-2016, 09:30 PM

the wood grips look like repro's to me (the hole on the rear is usually what you see on a repro) - nice older repros but I doubt you'd get $50 each pair

The plexiglass grips, if WW2 era, but it depends on what they are made of, seem very clear to me - plexiglass is many times less clear - I think I have gotten $40-$50 a pair for these type too

Ed

Ron Wood · 06-10-2016, 12:09 AM

The wood grips with the hole in the back are Italian repros and are very high quality...every bit as good as Nill grips. I have seen them go anywhere from $85 to $125. The grips shown are in really nice NOS condition.
Ron

Sergio Natali · 06-10-2016, 04:38 AM

I don't know much about plexiglas grips, while about those wood grips I think I would agree with Ron, I've got a pair of those wood grips, although they are really very very well made are not original.

Sieger · 06-10-2016, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron Wood

The wood grips with the hole in the back are Italian repros and are very high quality...every bit as good as Nill grips. I have seen them go anywhere from $85 to $125. The grips shown are in really nice NOS condition.
Ron

Ron,

These don't have the safety area cut properly, like the Nil grips do.

Sieger

Ron Wood · 06-10-2016, 10:04 AM

True. +1 for Nill

06-09-2016, 03:04 PM	#1
Erick User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 5 Posts	Identification and Price Check on Private Collection Items I have received more loose items from a collector that is liquidating their collection due to age. These items come to me by his seller, which is a close friend. Since he has multiple Luger Items, I figured I would come to the experts. These items are for sale, but with my limited Luger knowledge, I am trusting you guys for fair pricing and my hope are to sell them in the low end of the range if there is any interest. The first is a set of wood grips. They came wrapped in paper that disintegrated when opened. They look uninstalled. No number or markings that I see other than a X. Next is a pair of transparent grips. I believe the two-piece design accommodates pictures. Prost!

06-09-2016, 09:30 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	the wood grips look like repro's to me (the hole on the rear is usually what you see on a repro) - nice older repros but I doubt you'd get $50 each pair The plexiglass grips, if WW2 era, but it depends on what they are made of, seem very clear to me - plexiglass is many times less clear - I think I have gotten $40-$50 a pair for these type too Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

06-10-2016, 12:09 AM	#3
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	The wood grips with the hole in the back are Italian repros and are very high quality...every bit as good as Nill grips. I have seen them go anywhere from $85 to $125. The grips shown are in really nice NOS condition. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

06-10-2016, 04:38 AM	#4
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	I don't know much about plexiglas grips, while about those wood grips I think I would agree with Ron, I've got a pair of those wood grips, although they are really very very well made are not original. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

06-10-2016, 10:04 AM	#6
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	True. +1 for Nill __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction