Interesting Luger on Gunbroker

Mike B · 09-13-2005, 12:52 AM

Hey guys take a look at this Luger on Gunbroker. Single digit serial number with an "a" suffix.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=36974142

Dwight Gruber · 09-13-2005, 02:24 AM

A pretty nice example for about 1/5 the price. The wood base of the magazine appears to have a -whole lot- more carry-wear than the rest of the gun...

--Dwight

c3006 · 09-14-2005, 09:42 PM

Dwight
So what your saying is this pistol is more like a $1000 gun?? Im just trying to learn. Thanks clint

Dwight Gruber · 09-14-2005, 10:58 PM

Clint,

He's trying to make a lot out of having a low serial number. In 1917 there were 14 DWM Lugers with the serial# 3, ranging from no-suffix to n . Only the no-suffix gun would merit a premium, and only a sawbuck or three at that.

He' also trying to make something out of having a matching magazine. From the photograph I am suspicious that it might be an old commercial magazine that has been stamped with a 3 .

So what I am saying is that I would only want to pay $700-$800 for such a Luger, but recognize that it might reasonably expect to be sold for $1k or so in today's online auction environment.

--Dwight

09-13-2005, 12:52 AM	#1
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Interesting Luger on Gunbroker Hey guys take a look at this Luger on Gunbroker. Single digit serial number with an "a" suffix. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=36974142

09-14-2005, 09:42 PM	#3
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Dwight So what your saying is this pistol is more like a $1000 gun?? Im just trying to learn. Thanks clint __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

09-13-2005, 02:24 AM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	A pretty nice example for about 1/5 the price. The wood base of the magazine appears to have a -whole lot- more carry-wear than the rest of the gun... --Dwight

09-14-2005, 10:58 PM	#4
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	Clint, He's trying to make a lot out of having a low serial number. In 1917 there were 14 DWM Lugers with the serial# 3, ranging from no-suffix to n . Only the no-suffix gun would merit a premium, and only a sawbuck or three at that. He' also trying to make something out of having a matching magazine. From the photograph I am suspicious that it might be an old commercial magazine that has been stamped with a 3 . So what I am saying is that I would only want to pay $700-$800 for such a Luger, but recognize that it might reasonably expect to be sold for $1k or so in today's online auction environment. --Dwight