Want to know value of a luger

jober2 · 02-27-2012, 01:21 AM

My wife's father had this pistol and we would like an honest valuation, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Numbers match except clip.

CavScoutEurope · 02-27-2012, 07:31 AM

Did your Father-in-Law bring it back, or did he buy it? If you have Bring back papers it would up the value. Others will be on soon to tell you more than I can! I think that it is a re-blue though.

alanint · 02-27-2012, 08:13 AM

Not a reblue, just very rough condition. Because of the finish issues an otherwise nice, matching Mauser 41 has been reduced to maybe a $900-$1,000 gun.

DavidJayUden · 02-27-2012, 04:04 PM

This looks like a job for Thor. It isn't deeply pitted, it just needs a bit of surface work and re-finish.
Also, are we all in agreement that it is a blued finish, not black parkerizing as in a
Portugese contract gun? I question that because of the picture from the top of the chamber that sort of looks like a powdery black finish/texture.
dju

lugerholsterrepair · 02-27-2012, 04:19 PM

Doug is being overly generous in today's economy IMO. Mauser 41 has been reduced to maybe a $900-$1,000 gun.

The rust & corrosion has a mad dog grip on this once fine pistol.

If I ran into a pistol like this I would offer $600 max. Unless another $8-900 were invested ...it will always be a shooter. Condition is King in getting high dollar and this one is a knave.

Norme · 02-27-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

Condition is King in getting high dollar and this one is a knave.

Bravo Jerry! I always enjoy a well turned phrase. Best regards, Norm

jober2 · 02-27-2012, 11:20 PM

we have no history, the pics are from a cheap digital camera, and I thought it best not to try any cleaning for fear of irreversable damage (it is very dusty because it was in a framed holder that he kept on the wall). I do thank you all for your input. I did not know if any of the troop numbers made it more valuable or not. I did not have the audacity to take it apart to check numbers on the firing pin especially after seeing the animation of a luger in action here at the luger forum. thanks again.

LugerMan.com · 02-28-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jober2

we have no history, the pics are from a cheap digital camera, and I thought it best not to try any cleaning for fear of irreversable damage (it is very dusty because it was in a framed holder that he kept on the wall). I do thank you all for your input. I did not know if any of the troop numbers made it more valuable or not. I did not have the audacity to take it apart to check numbers on the firing pin especially after seeing the animation of a luger in action here at the luger forum. thanks again.

This gun in this condition with black widow grips , if all matching is $800-900. If the mag is matching add another $200 to the total.

This gun can use a restoration , with a black widow magazine , fully restored gun can bring $1500-$1700 back.

Others can correct me if i am overshooting the numbers.

I can restore it for about $600 , give or take. More details if i have it in my hands. New set of springs, functions check and full inspection is part of the restoration.

But a waiting list for me is about 8 month.

Thanks.

Edward Tinker · 03-01-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lugerman.com

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I can restore it for about $600 , give or take. More details if i have it in my hands. New set of springs, functions check and full inspection is part of the restoration.

But a waiting list for me is about 8 month.

Thanks.

this is not a auction, nor is it somewhere to publicly spout your business in this manner. You can send the person a discrete note if you desire, but you're skirting the edges of the forum rules....

LugerMan.com · 03-01-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

this is not a auction, nor is it somewhere to publicly spout your business in this manner. You can send the person a discrete note if you desire, but you're skirting the edges of the forum rules....

Did not know, that is the problem...

As I see meany people advertise there guns for sale, I just offered a service ....

But will use private msg in the future...
Thanks.

whcoyote · 02-29-2012, 11:15 PM

Ouch!

jober2 · 03-01-2012, 12:57 PM

Thank you all for the input on this gun. My father was in law enforcement his entire life, and a collector of guns. Unfortunately he passed away in 199 and I do not remember any history on this pistol. It hung on a frame in various offices that he worked, and then at home. I am not looking to have gun restored, but am looking for a buyer, to give me the best price possible. There is no sentimental value. My daughter and I are going on a Mission Trip, and are trying to raise money. If anyone is interested in purchasing, please let me know. Thank you again, for all your input. Mrs. Jober 2

LugerMan.com · 03-01-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jober2

Thank you all for the input on this gun. My father was in law enforcement his entire life, and a collector of guns. Unfortunately he passed away in 199 and I do not remember any history on this pistol. It hung on a frame in various offices that he worked, and then at home. I am not looking to have gun restored, but am looking for a buyer, to give me the best price possible. There is no sentimental value. My daughter and I are going on a Mission Trip, and are trying to raise money. If anyone is interested in purchasing, please let me know. Thank you again, for all your input. Mrs. Jober 2

I will buy it for $650 shipped to me.
Thanks.

02-27-2012, 01:21 AM	#1
jober2 New User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Want to know value of a luger My wife's father had this pistol and we would like an honest valuation, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Numbers match except clip. Attached Thumbnails

02-27-2012, 04:19 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Doug is being overly generous in today's economy IMO. Mauser 41 has been reduced to maybe a $900-$1,000 gun. The rust & corrosion has a mad dog grip on this once fine pistol. If I ran into a pistol like this I would offer $600 max. Unless another $8-900 were invested ...it will always be a shooter. Condition is King in getting high dollar and this one is a knave. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

02-27-2012, 07:31 AM	#2
CavScoutEurope User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 86 Thanks: 102 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Did your Father-in-Law bring it back, or did he buy it? If you have Bring back papers it would up the value. Others will be on soon to tell you more than I can! I think that it is a re-blue though.

02-27-2012, 08:13 AM	#3
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Not a reblue, just very rough condition. Because of the finish issues an otherwise nice, matching Mauser 41 has been reduced to maybe a $900-$1,000 gun.

02-27-2012, 04:04 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	This looks like a job for Thor. It isn't deeply pitted, it just needs a bit of surface work and re-finish. Also, are we all in agreement that it is a blued finish, not black parkerizing as in a Portugese contract gun? I question that because of the picture from the top of the chamber that sort of looks like a powdery black finish/texture. dju

02-27-2012, 11:20 PM	#7
jober2 New User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	we have no history, the pics are from a cheap digital camera, and I thought it best not to try any cleaning for fear of irreversable damage (it is very dusty because it was in a framed holder that he kept on the wall). I do thank you all for your input. I did not know if any of the troop numbers made it more valuable or not. I did not have the audacity to take it apart to check numbers on the firing pin especially after seeing the animation of a luger in action here at the luger forum. thanks again.

02-29-2012, 11:15 PM	#11
whcoyote User Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Ouch!

03-01-2012, 12:57 PM	#12
jober2 New User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you all for the input on this gun. My father was in law enforcement his entire life, and a collector of guns. Unfortunately he passed away in 199 and I do not remember any history on this pistol. It hung on a frame in various offices that he worked, and then at home. I am not looking to have gun restored, but am looking for a buyer, to give me the best price possible. There is no sentimental value. My daughter and I are going on a Mission Trip, and are trying to raise money. If anyone is interested in purchasing, please let me know. Thank you again, for all your input. Mrs. Jober 2