Magazine help

Dave Sanders · 01-25-2014, 04:46 PM

I have a guy who wants to sell this magazine, and I am not sure what to offer. He has seen prices on the internet, but you know how that is. Also, the spring seems a bit messed up, perhaps it got too compressed at one time? Is there a harmless way to take the bottom off so I can take a look at the spring? Does that pin just punch out easily? Also, what value would you put on it? No other marking other than the bottom piece. Thanks in advance.
Dave

ithacaartist · 01-25-2014, 07:30 PM

Dave, I'm sure others will give you more specific stuff, but I'll take a crack at getting you started. Blued, crimped construction, aluminum bottom. Somebody will know for sure if a serial number should be appearing on it; this one looks un-messed with to me nor ground/renumbered. I'm thinking late 30s, early 40s--before the FXO code style machined body, and after unmarked ones from earlier 30s? Nazi proofed, so WWII. $1-200?, +/- spring replacement.

Yes, the pin should push through without a lot of trouble--providing your setup will prevent deformation of the mag body when the pin is removed or installed. You need a hard, smooth surface below with a relief hole precisely beneath the pin, to support the sheet metal--and the proper punch. I compress the spring as much as possible in the mag body by hand, then hold it compressed with a needle-nose spring clamp wile installing or removing the pin. G.T. can hook you up with a replacement mag spring, and if you're careful, you should be able to install it in place of the oldie seamlessly, no harm, no foul.

Edward Tinker · 01-25-2014, 07:35 PM

I would probably sell it for around $125 or so, if spring is good.

The bottom is easy to pop off, however, be very careful, it is easy to screw up if not careful ;-)

Dave Sanders · 01-25-2014, 09:13 PM

Thank you for the information. That helps a great deal. I would like to make a deal on this as I have a 1939 luger # 2660. This would look good with that with this number being 660.
Dave

G.T. · 01-25-2014, 09:27 PM

Hi Dave, I can make the mag work and fit and look as it should! It would set you back $35.00 for all, repaired and returned to you!.... I can only tell you that it would be money well spent if you're considering doing this for the first time..

. Best to you, til...lat'r...GT....

Dave Sanders · 01-25-2014, 10:23 PM

Thanks GT. I will definitely do that if I can get this for a 100 or there abouts.
Dave

G.T. · 01-25-2014, 10:36 PM

Good luck Dave... FYI, I wouldn't offer to pay more then $50 or $60 for it... as the combined useful parts do not exceed that in value... it has issues.. the seller needs to realize that.. best to you, and as said before, Good Luck!!...til...lat'r....GT

Dave Sanders · 01-26-2014, 12:03 AM

OK. Good to know. Thanks.

Dave

01-25-2014, 04:46 PM	#1
Dave Sanders User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hamer, Idaho Posts: 283 Thanks: 26 Thanked 43 Times in 22 Posts	Magazine help I have a guy who wants to sell this magazine, and I am not sure what to offer. He has seen prices on the internet, but you know how that is. Also, the spring seems a bit messed up, perhaps it got too compressed at one time? Is there a harmless way to take the bottom off so I can take a look at the spring? Does that pin just punch out easily? Also, what value would you put on it? No other marking other than the bottom piece. Thanks in advance. Dave Attached Thumbnails

01-25-2014, 07:30 PM	#2
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	Dave, I'm sure others will give you more specific stuff, but I'll take a crack at getting you started. Blued, crimped construction, aluminum bottom. Somebody will know for sure if a serial number should be appearing on it; this one looks un-messed with to me nor ground/renumbered. I'm thinking late 30s, early 40s--before the FXO code style machined body, and after unmarked ones from earlier 30s? Nazi proofed, so WWII. $1-200?, +/- spring replacement. Yes, the pin should push through without a lot of trouble--providing your setup will prevent deformation of the mag body when the pin is removed or installed. You need a hard, smooth surface below with a relief hole precisely beneath the pin, to support the sheet metal--and the proper punch. I compress the spring as much as possible in the mag body by hand, then hold it compressed with a needle-nose spring clamp wile installing or removing the pin. G.T. can hook you up with a replacement mag spring, and if you're careful, you should be able to install it in place of the oldie seamlessly, no harm, no foul. __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

01-25-2014, 07:35 PM	#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	I would probably sell it for around $125 or so, if spring is good. The bottom is easy to pop off, however, be very careful, it is easy to screw up if not careful ;-) __________________ 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

01-25-2014, 09:27 PM	#5
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,507 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,653 Times in 1,004 Posts	mag repair... Hi Dave, I can make the mag work and fit and look as it should! It would set you back $35.00 for all, repaired and returned to you!.... I can only tell you that it would be money well spent if you're considering doing this for the first time... Best to you, til...lat'r...GT....

01-25-2014, 10:36 PM	#7
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,507 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,653 Times in 1,004 Posts	mag value... Good luck Dave... FYI, I wouldn't offer to pay more then $50 or $60 for it... as the combined useful parts do not exceed that in value... it has issues.. the seller needs to realize that.. best to you, and as said before, Good Luck!!...til...lat'r....GT

01-25-2014, 09:13 PM	#4
Dave Sanders User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hamer, Idaho Posts: 283 Thanks: 26 Thanked 43 Times in 22 Posts	Thank you for the information. That helps a great deal. I would like to make a deal on this as I have a 1939 luger # 2660. This would look good with that with this number being 660. Dave

01-25-2014, 10:23 PM	#6
Dave Sanders User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hamer, Idaho Posts: 283 Thanks: 26 Thanked 43 Times in 22 Posts	Thanks GT. I will definitely do that if I can get this for a 100 or there abouts. Dave

01-26-2014, 12:03 AM	#8
Dave Sanders User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hamer, Idaho Posts: 283 Thanks: 26 Thanked 43 Times in 22 Posts	OK. Good to know. Thanks. Dave