Price question on non-matching 1920 commercial

maxmanta · 03-13-2005, 01:53 AM

I put a down payment on a 1920 .30 commercial. The gun is immaculate--the finish is about 98% and the bore is just a hair short of perfect.

The problem is that the bottom half--frame, sideplate, takedown lever--all have a diffrent # than the top half--barrel, upper receiver (?), and toggle.

The seller is asking $700. If I buy this gun, I would like to shoot it. I doubt there is much collector's value, but is $700 a fair deal on a 98% mismatched gun?

BTW, it has one magazine (no serial#) and no holster.

Dwight Gruber · 03-13-2005, 05:14 AM

Maxmanta,

I just about posted some very neagative comments here. I thought about it for a moment, and will only answer your question no, and say that you can buy a pretty nice matching 9mm Luger--for shooting or otherwise--for your $700.

--Dwight

Lugerdoc · 03-15-2005, 02:03 PM

Maxmania, I have a 7.65mm mismatch that I'll sell you for $500 + S&H. TH

DougT · 03-15-2005, 02:25 PM

Maxmania, spend a little bit more and get a matching gun. The 1920 and 1923 Commercial Lugers are very common, and you should be able to find one that is matching for not much more than $700. The .30 calibers seem to sell for a bit less than the 9mm's, so look around and see what you can find. I like the .30's (I think they have a distinct advantage over the 9's when it comes to reliable chambering). Have you checked out Simpson Ldt.? Or give Ralph Shattuck a call and see what he can do as far as a matching '20 or '23 Commercial. I bought a .30 caliber '23 from Ralph last year that is in about 95% condition, and it shoots great!
DougT

maxmanta · 03-16-2005, 02:31 PM

Given the current state of my personal finances, it doesn't look like I'll be making the purchase anyway. Once things change, I may contact Lugerdoc about his offer.

Thanks to everyone for replaying!

03-13-2005, 01:53 AM	#1
maxmanta User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: I'm in HELL! That's where I'm at! Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Price question on non-matching 1920 commercial I put a down payment on a 1920 .30 commercial. The gun is immaculate--the finish is about 98% and the bore is just a hair short of perfect. The problem is that the bottom half--frame, sideplate, takedown lever--all have a diffrent # than the top half--barrel, upper receiver (?), and toggle. The seller is asking $700. If I buy this gun, I would like to shoot it. I doubt there is much collector's value, but is $700 a fair deal on a 98% mismatched gun? BTW, it has one magazine (no serial#) and no holster.

03-15-2005, 02:03 PM	#3
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Maxmania, I have a 7.65mm mismatch that I'll sell you for $500 + S&H. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 [email protected]

03-13-2005, 05:14 AM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	Maxmanta, I just about posted some very neagative comments here. I thought about it for a moment, and will only answer your question no, and say that you can buy a pretty nice matching 9mm Luger--for shooting or otherwise--for your $700. --Dwight

03-15-2005, 02:25 PM	#4
DougT User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Maxmania, spend a little bit more and get a matching gun. The 1920 and 1923 Commercial Lugers are very common, and you should be able to find one that is matching for not much more than $700. The .30 calibers seem to sell for a bit less than the 9mm's, so look around and see what you can find. I like the .30's (I think they have a distinct advantage over the 9's when it comes to reliable chambering). Have you checked out Simpson Ldt.? Or give Ralph Shattuck a call and see what he can do as far as a matching '20 or '23 Commercial. I bought a .30 caliber '23 from Ralph last year that is in about 95% condition, and it shoots great! DougT

03-16-2005, 02:31 PM	#5
maxmanta User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: I'm in HELL! That's where I'm at! Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Given the current state of my personal finances, it doesn't look like I'll be making the purchase anyway. Once things change, I may contact Lugerdoc about his offer. Thanks to everyone for replaying!