I need help please!!!!

didiher · 10-07-2010, 05:47 PM

Hi, I have a DWM Luger 9mm could help me with the date of manufacture? is military or civilian version? could help me with the price? many thanks

Greetings from Costa Rica

attached pictures of luger:

to view larger image click on it

Edward Tinker · 10-07-2010, 05:54 PM

If we could get more information, rather than pictures.

What is its serial number? is there a suffix (letter) under the front of the frame?

Caliber?

Are there numbers on the outside showing or "hidden", if hidden, it started as a commericial.

Ed

DavidJayUden · 10-07-2010, 05:56 PM

You are not making this very easy, you know that?
We need much better detailed pictures posted directly to this site. Also what is the serial number on the frame in front of the trigger and what is the letter beneath it? Are all numbers matching, and is it 9mm or .30 cal?
And what can you tell us about it or its history?
dju

didiher · 10-07-2010, 06:09 PM

as I said in the message above, is 9mm .... I can not tell more details as the serial number becouse the gun is not mine ... the only thing I can say is that in the upper right side has the serial number 98XX

alanint · 10-07-2010, 07:51 PM

Much as we would love to help you, there is simply not enough information, especially trying to price a gun that is apparently in Costa Rica?
One simple stamp could mean hundreds of dollars in difference in the price. Without really detailed information nobody here is going to venture even a guess.

All I can see is that you have a DWM with replaced grips.

didiher · 10-07-2010, 07:59 PM

Greetings, tomorrow afternoon I will be putting more detailed images of the luger. I understand that the images are of poor quality

thank you very much for your help

Greetings from Costa Rica

didiher · 10-07-2010, 08:41 PM

Hi, I have only one more question before putting the new images. which is the base price of a DWM Luger 9mm? thanks

DavidJayUden · 10-07-2010, 08:55 PM

$500 for a shootable gun, around $1000 for a matching gun that is not messed up. These are very rough figures here in the US only understand.
dju

didiher · 10-10-2010, 08:33 PM

hi, attached the new images of the luger, I've been looking and all parts are original (all have the last two serial numbers) the serial number is 983X, is a 9mm Luger DWM 1916.
Yesterday I Went to the shooting range, and the gun works perfectly ....

is military or civilian version? could help me with the price?

to view larger image click on it

Saludos

didiher · 10-10-2010, 08:40 PM

here I attached a link to the images to see more bigger

http://yfrog.com/17p1040683ej

http://yfrog.com/jtp1040681uj

Ron Wood · 10-10-2010, 10:03 PM

It is a military gun. The grips are custom made and not original. It looks like it is the original finish and not redone. However, it has considerable wear. With the non-original grips and the condition, without actually seeing the gun myself, I would think that if all of the parts are matching, $800 is the maximum value of this gun.

didiher · 10-10-2010, 10:30 PM

Thanks for your answer, do you think if I restore the "Blue finish" (in spanish the word is "Pavón"), the weapon may lose value??

thanks

Ron Wood · 10-10-2010, 11:11 PM

As I remarked, from the photos it appears that the gun may have its original finish. Replacing the custom grips with correct type original grips will enhance its value. If you restore or refinish the gun, yes it will lose collector value.

DavidJayUden · 10-10-2010, 11:16 PM

Yes,it is very likely that it will be worth less after it is re-finished. That is almost certain unless a horrible finish is professionally "restored", and then you have considerable cost associated with that work and questionable collector interest.
dju

10-07-2010, 05:47 PM	#1
didiher User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I need help please!!!! Hi, I have a DWM Luger 9mm could help me with the date of manufacture? is military or civilian version? could help me with the price? many thanks Greetings from Costa Rica attached pictures of luger: to view larger image click on it

10-07-2010, 05:54 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	If we could get more information, rather than pictures. What is its serial number? is there a suffix (letter) under the front of the frame? Caliber? Are there numbers on the outside showing or "hidden", if hidden, it started as a commericial. 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

10-10-2010, 10:03 PM	#11
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	It is a military gun. The grips are custom made and not original. It looks like it is the original finish and not redone. However, it has considerable wear. With the non-original grips and the condition, without actually seeing the gun myself, I would think that if all of the parts are matching, $800 is the maximum value of this gun. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-10-2010, 11:11 PM	#13
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	As I remarked, from the photos it appears that the gun may have its original finish. Replacing the custom grips with correct type original grips will enhance its value. If you restore or refinish the gun, yes it will lose collector value. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-07-2010, 05:56 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	You are not making this very easy, you know that? We need much better detailed pictures posted directly to this site. Also what is the serial number on the frame in front of the trigger and what is the letter beneath it? Are all numbers matching, and is it 9mm or .30 cal? And what can you tell us about it or its history? dju

10-07-2010, 06:09 PM	#4
didiher User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	as I said in the message above, is 9mm .... I can not tell more details as the serial number becouse the gun is not mine ... the only thing I can say is that in the upper right side has the serial number 98XX

10-07-2010, 07:51 PM	#5
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Much as we would love to help you, there is simply not enough information, especially trying to price a gun that is apparently in Costa Rica? One simple stamp could mean hundreds of dollars in difference in the price. Without really detailed information nobody here is going to venture even a guess. All I can see is that you have a DWM with replaced grips.

10-07-2010, 07:59 PM	#6
didiher User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Greetings, tomorrow afternoon I will be putting more detailed images of the luger. I understand that the images are of poor quality thank you very much for your help Greetings from Costa Rica

10-07-2010, 08:41 PM	#7
didiher User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, I have only one more question before putting the new images. which is the base price of a DWM Luger 9mm? thanks

10-07-2010, 08:55 PM	#8
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	$500 for a shootable gun, around $1000 for a matching gun that is not messed up. These are very rough figures here in the US only understand. dju

10-10-2010, 08:33 PM	#9
didiher User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi, attached the new images of the luger, I've been looking and all parts are original (all have the last two serial numbers) the serial number is 983X, is a 9mm Luger DWM 1916. Yesterday I Went to the shooting range, and the gun works perfectly .... is military or civilian version? could help me with the price? to view larger image click on it Saludos

10-10-2010, 08:40 PM	#10
didiher User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	here I attached a link to the images to see more bigger http://yfrog.com/17p1040683ej http://yfrog.com/jtp1040681uj

10-10-2010, 10:30 PM	#12
didiher User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your answer, do you think if I restore the "Blue finish" (in spanish the word is "Pavón"), the weapon may lose value?? thanks

10-10-2010, 11:16 PM	#14
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Yes,it is very likely that it will be worth less after it is re-finished. That is almost certain unless a horrible finish is professionally "restored", and then you have considerable cost associated with that work and questionable collector interest. dju