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kmarks49 · 02-29-2012, 03:17 PM

I was left a 1915 German Luger by a close family friend. It is in good original condition. All the serial numbers match and it has 4 crest marks. I don't know anything about Lugers, I am a rifle man myself and am an active hunter. I am interested in selling it as I know they are collected and want it to go to someone who can appreciate it. I have been checking into what all the numbers mean for a sense of value but would appreciate any help available. My e-mail is [email protected]. Thanks in advance for any replies. Ken

ithacaartist · 02-29-2012, 04:25 PM

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kenro · 02-29-2012, 04:55 PM

Ken,
I'm new to the site, but I can tell you post pics of the luger and all marks and #s that you can find. Just tryin to help, Kenny

Edward Tinker · 02-29-2012, 05:07 PM

pictures, description, etc

then when you decide to sell, a price is required

kmarks49 · 03-07-2012, 05:25 PM

Okay serial number on the main body is 5493 with small n underneath. receiver is 3824 with 4 stamped scroll marks. all action parts have #24 on them. All safety parts are stamped 93. bottom of barrel is 3824 with a small a underneath and 8-82 undermeath that. Pictures will be posted tonite. thanks for the help.

alanint · 03-07-2012, 06:17 PM

Welcome Ken,

Your pistol is an assemblage of at least two different guns. This would relegate it to a shooter classification.

Good photos will tell us much more.

kmarks49 · 03-08-2012, 10:07 AM

pictures posted to my album. please advise. sorry They arent more clear

kmarks49 · 03-08-2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanint

Welcome Ken,

Your pistol is an assemblage of at least two different guns. This would relegate it to a shooter classification.

Good photos will tell us much more.

What does shooter classification mean please?

alanint · 03-08-2012, 10:30 AM

That means that the gun has little or no interest to collectors. A "collector" Luger will always be worth more than a "shooter". A "collector" Luger is one with all correct, numbers matching parts as close in configuration to when it left the factory as possible. A "Shooter" means that there is little danger of devaluing the gun's monetary worth by shooting it, since a broken, numbered part can simply be replaced without the gun losing its "all matching" designation, since it is already mismatched.

I hope this is clear.

kmarks49 · 04-02-2012, 11:23 AM

okay I have found out some things about the pistol and would like to sell it. How do i go about this? Am not very computer savvy and dont know how to click into right place. The price I'm asking is $800 or best offer. Any advice?

alanint · 04-02-2012, 11:28 AM

Place a good description and a few photographs in the "For Sale' section of the site and then wait for interested buyers.

connectfour · 04-03-2012, 02:44 PM

I am in the market for a shooter grade luger. Let me know when you get some pictures available. Thanks!

02-29-2012, 03:17 PM	#1
kmarks49 User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	questions I was left a 1915 German Luger by a close family friend. It is in good original condition. All the serial numbers match and it has 4 crest marks. I don't know anything about Lugers, I am a rifle man myself and am an active hunter. I am interested in selling it as I know they are collected and want it to go to someone who can appreciate it. I have been checking into what all the numbers mean for a sense of value but would appreciate any help available. My e-mail is [email protected]. Thanks in advance for any replies. Ken

02-29-2012, 05:07 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	pictures, description, etc then when you decide to sell, a price is required __________________ 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

02-29-2012, 04:25 PM	#2
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02-29-2012, 04:55 PM	#3
kenro User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ken, I'm new to the site, but I can tell you post pics of the luger and all marks and #s that you can find. Just tryin to help, Kenny

03-07-2012, 05:25 PM	#5
kmarks49 User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Okay serial number on the main body is 5493 with small n underneath. receiver is 3824 with 4 stamped scroll marks. all action parts have #24 on them. All safety parts are stamped 93. bottom of barrel is 3824 with a small a underneath and 8-82 undermeath that. Pictures will be posted tonite. thanks for the help.

03-07-2012, 06:17 PM	#6
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Welcome Ken, Your pistol is an assemblage of at least two different guns. This would relegate it to a shooter classification. Good photos will tell us much more.

03-08-2012, 10:07 AM	#7
kmarks49 User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	pictures posted to my album. please advise. sorry They arent more clear

03-08-2012, 10:30 AM	#9
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	That means that the gun has little or no interest to collectors. A "collector" Luger will always be worth more than a "shooter". A "collector" Luger is one with all correct, numbers matching parts as close in configuration to when it left the factory as possible. A "Shooter" means that there is little danger of devaluing the gun's monetary worth by shooting it, since a broken, numbered part can simply be replaced without the gun losing its "all matching" designation, since it is already mismatched. I hope this is clear.

04-02-2012, 11:23 AM	#10
kmarks49 User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	okay I have found out some things about the pistol and would like to sell it. How do i go about this? Am not very computer savvy and dont know how to click into right place. The price I'm asking is $800 or best offer. Any advice?

04-02-2012, 11:28 AM	#11
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Place a good description and a few photographs in the "For Sale' section of the site and then wait for interested buyers.

04-03-2012, 02:44 PM	#12
connectfour User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am in the market for a shooter grade luger. Let me know when you get some pictures available. Thanks!