Looked at some handguns yesterday.

WG dog · 04-03-2008, 09:17 AM

I met one of my cigar store buddies yesterday to look at some handguns he's accumulated over the years. Helping him figure out what they are, what they might be worth.

One was a 1916 DWM Luger in very nice condition, with most bluing still there, strawing there, and what looked like fire bluing on some of the small parts. Nice looking pistol. First WWI Luger I've been able to examine. Does it sound correct that a 1916 DWM would have the regular bluing, straw finish, and some fire bluing on small parts? Guessing it's worth $1500 to 2000.

There was a Remington 1875 revolver in good working condition but with the finish gone gray. An original revolver from way back, not a modern reproduction. No idea what it is worth.

Another was a nice looking 1911A1 auto redone as a target shooting gun. Started life as a Springfield Armory .45 of some sort, serial NM 4086x. Front and back of grip checkered/stippled, also a little of front of trigger guard. Larger mag and slide release buttons. Round hammer. Extended and beveled to help get magazines in. Target trigger. Bomar sights. Front end has something added for weight and to direct muzzle flash upwards (compensator ?) and help with recoil? Barrel in ejection port marked Clark .45 Auto. Twenty or thirty year old target or bowling pin pistol? No idea what it's worth.

Then there was a pimpolicious Colt Government Model 1911A1, serial 27022x-C looking like new with beautiful deep lustrous blue finish but with mother of pearl grips. Mother of pearl grips, was that ever a factory option? About 1954 or 1955?

Then there was a Colt Government Model 1911A1, serial C 9121x, gone gray and with two areas of rust and pitting on left of slide. About 1917 maybe? Given to him by a friend who said he used it in Vietnam.

The gentleman has some automatic weapons (legally owned) and is wondering what they go for now. Assuming nice condition, any ballpark values?
Colt M16
Thompson
MP38
Uzi
Ruger AC-556

Long post, but it's raining here in St. Louis again after record rainfall for March. Would appreciate any comments about the weapons. Hope it's something enjoyable to read and think about.

Navy · 04-03-2008, 10:51 AM

Go to Sturmgewehr.com and subguns.com for market prices on NFA weapons.

Tom A

John Sabato · 04-03-2008, 12:36 PM

http://www.m1911.org/ will be a start on determining the value of the Colt Autos you mentioned.

Also check Simpson's Ltd., Gunbroker.com and AuctionArms.com for similar guns to determine market value.

WG dog · 04-03-2008, 01:58 PM

Thank you for the websites. I'll check them out.

04-03-2008, 09:17 AM	#1
WG dog Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 142 Thanks: 1,282 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	Looked at some handguns yesterday. I met one of my cigar store buddies yesterday to look at some handguns he's accumulated over the years. Helping him figure out what they are, what they might be worth. One was a 1916 DWM Luger in very nice condition, with most bluing still there, strawing there, and what looked like fire bluing on some of the small parts. Nice looking pistol. First WWI Luger I've been able to examine. Does it sound correct that a 1916 DWM would have the regular bluing, straw finish, and some fire bluing on small parts? Guessing it's worth $1500 to 2000. There was a Remington 1875 revolver in good working condition but with the finish gone gray. An original revolver from way back, not a modern reproduction. No idea what it is worth. Another was a nice looking 1911A1 auto redone as a target shooting gun. Started life as a Springfield Armory .45 of some sort, serial NM 4086x. Front and back of grip checkered/stippled, also a little of front of trigger guard. Larger mag and slide release buttons. Round hammer. Extended and beveled to help get magazines in. Target trigger. Bomar sights. Front end has something added for weight and to direct muzzle flash upwards (compensator ?) and help with recoil? Barrel in ejection port marked Clark .45 Auto. Twenty or thirty year old target or bowling pin pistol? No idea what it's worth. Then there was a pimpolicious Colt Government Model 1911A1, serial 27022x-C looking like new with beautiful deep lustrous blue finish but with mother of pearl grips. Mother of pearl grips, was that ever a factory option? About 1954 or 1955? Then there was a Colt Government Model 1911A1, serial C 9121x, gone gray and with two areas of rust and pitting on left of slide. About 1917 maybe? Given to him by a friend who said he used it in Vietnam. The gentleman has some automatic weapons (legally owned) and is wondering what they go for now. Assuming nice condition, any ballpark values? Colt M16 Thompson MP38 Uzi Ruger AC-556 Long post, but it's raining here in St. Louis again after record rainfall for March. Would appreciate any comments about the weapons. Hope it's something enjoyable to read and think about.

04-03-2008, 12:36 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	http://www.m1911.org/ will be a start on determining the value of the Colt Autos you mentioned. Also check Simpson's Ltd., Gunbroker.com and AuctionArms.com for similar guns to determine market value. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

04-03-2008, 10:51 AM	#2
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Go to Sturmgewehr.com and subguns.com for market prices on NFA weapons. Tom A

04-03-2008, 01:58 PM	#4
WG dog Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 142 Thanks: 1,282 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	Thank you for the websites. I'll check them out.