"Blind" opinion needed

hansfischer007 · 09-11-2013, 10:55 AM

Hey Guys.....had a dealer call me this morning.....that Ive done business with in the past.....said he had a guy just bring in a Luger Pistol on consignment......the Dealer is not that knowledgeable about Lugers so I had to kinda lead him thru on the description...but he said it was a DWM 1918 ...mismatched...but had an 8" Barrel .....condition was "good"...but the kicker was...the consignee had a price of $1,000 on it........and he laughed because he said..."aint no way someone is gonna pay that for a mismatch".......so.....just with everyones experience.....and I have no photos.....going by his shop in about a week to take a look.......whats your opinions as to "ballpark" a price."....I know...no photos..etc..etc....but if this was handed to you.......good condition...8" barrel....1918 DWM...mismatched....what would you think of offering..??......(and it could be a 6" barrel as the Dealer just looked at it without measuring).....so guess this is a real silly question...but I need a "starting point" and you guys can help me with your experience.....I appreciate any advice.....Hans Fischer

DavidJayUden · 09-11-2013, 11:14 AM

Hans:
This is a toughie and a WAG.
If it is rebarrelled to 8" with traditional sights, that is one thing. If it is and artillery barrel and sights, or if it is a mismatched artillery, then that is another.
Of course other factors include 9mm or .30 cal? Re-blued? Heavily buffed? Is it functional as a shooter? Any extras such as spare mags? And, does it have "charm", meaning does it hurt to look at it or does it have that "been around" look to it?
My point is that there are a ton of unanswered variables.
But getting back to the question. $1000 is not at all excessive for a decent mismatched artillery Luger. $1000 is top dollar for a shooter, however the long-snouted guns are nice to shoot.
So if you need a shooter, cautiously stay in the hunt. But if you are buying it as a bargain, better pass.
Hope this helps.
dju

Edward Tinker · 09-11-2013, 11:41 AM

agree with assessment above

longer barrels are fun to shoot and especially a 6 inch seems to sell for close to a thousand, PROVIDED it is in 9mm

A 7.65mm will fetch a couple hundred less many times.

Ed

ithacaartist · 09-12-2013, 10:05 AM

From the info given it could be a navy. If it is the case, even a mismatched one would be very desirable, therefore worth more than the run of the mill shooter. But without pics or answers to the questions above...

09-11-2013, 10:55 AM	#1
hansfischer007 User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Tennessee Posts: 233 Thanks: 509 Thanked 96 Times in 48 Posts	"Blind" opinion needed Hey Guys.....had a dealer call me this morning.....that Ive done business with in the past.....said he had a guy just bring in a Luger Pistol on consignment......the Dealer is not that knowledgeable about Lugers so I had to kinda lead him thru on the description...but he said it was a DWM 1918 ...mismatched...but had an 8" Barrel .....condition was "good"...but the kicker was...the consignee had a price of $1,000 on it........and he laughed because he said..."aint no way someone is gonna pay that for a mismatch".......so.....just with everyones experience.....and I have no photos.....going by his shop in about a week to take a look.......whats your opinions as to "ballpark" a price."....I know...no photos..etc..etc....but if this was handed to you.......good condition...8" barrel....1918 DWM...mismatched....what would you think of offering..??......(and it could be a 6" barrel as the Dealer just looked at it without measuring).....so guess this is a real silly question...but I need a "starting point" and you guys can help me with your experience.....I appreciate any advice.....Hans Fischer

09-11-2013, 11:41 AM	#3
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	agree with assessment above longer barrels are fun to shoot and especially a 6 inch seems to sell for close to a thousand, PROVIDED it is in 9mm A 7.65mm will fetch a couple hundred less many times. 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

09-12-2013, 10:05 AM	#4
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,347 Thanks: 7,285 Thanked 2,579 Times in 1,366 Posts	From the info given it could be a navy. If it is the case, even a mismatched one would be very desirable, therefore worth more than the run of the mill shooter. But without pics or answers to the questions above... __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

09-11-2013, 11:14 AM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Hans: This is a toughie and a WAG. If it is rebarrelled to 8" with traditional sights, that is one thing. If it is and artillery barrel and sights, or if it is a mismatched artillery, then that is another. Of course other factors include 9mm or .30 cal? Re-blued? Heavily buffed? Is it functional as a shooter? Any extras such as spare mags? And, does it have "charm", meaning does it hurt to look at it or does it have that "been around" look to it? My point is that there are a ton of unanswered variables. But getting back to the question. $1000 is not at all excessive for a decent mismatched artillery Luger. $1000 is top dollar for a shooter, however the long-snouted guns are nice to shoot. So if you need a shooter, cautiously stay in the hunt. But if you are buying it as a bargain, better pass. Hope this helps. dju