1911 Dwm Fair Market Value???

PUMPKINEATER · 11-03-2005, 03:02 PM

I have a 1911 DWM in almost pristine condition, with matching numbers. I also have a holster stamped MEIER&ABITZSCH LEIPZIG-GOHLIS which is in excellent condition. I am not a collector and have the idea of selling these items, but do not know how to evaluate a fair market value. I can produce some .jpg images of these items as soon as I replace the batteries in my camera.

Ron Wood · 11-03-2005, 03:13 PM

Thanks for the alert...now go get those batteries!

PUMPKINEATER · 11-03-2005, 03:16 PM

I have a 1911 DWM in almost pristine condition, with matching numbers. I also have a holster stamped MEIER&ABITZSCH LEIPZIG-GOHLIS 1914 which is in excellent condition. As I am not a collector, I am thinking of selling these items to someone who might enjoy having them in their collection, but do not know how to estimate their fair market value. I can produce some .jpg images of these items as soon as I replace the batteries in my camera.

John Sabato · 11-03-2005, 05:43 PM

Post your photos Pumpkineater... and the forum members will be glad to give you a reasonable estimate on it's value, and quite likely a few offers to buy it. 1911 is an early production year.

John Sabato · 11-03-2005, 05:43 PM

...and you only have to post in one forum... most all of the members that I know read them all...

PUMPKINEATER · 11-04-2005, 04:36 PM

OK. Finally got the batteries and took a bunch of photos. Unfortunately, it is not a very sophisticated camera (given to me when my son upgraded). I tried three different lighting arrangements, full sun, skylight sun and skylight with fluorescent assist. Personally I think none of the resulting pictures are worth much, but here goes.

Duuuhhhh! I thought I could upload the photos to the forum, but do not see how to attach my jpg's to this message. Feeling very foolish here.

Edward Tinker · 11-04-2005, 06:59 PM

peter, a couple of things and a couple of ways to do things;

pictures have to less than 300 kb's, then ensure you use the ADD REPLY and you can upload one picture at a time.

2nd way, go to the top of this page and see where it says upload photo, you can upload one at a time, but MAKE SURE you copy EACH URL, or else you will not have anything to put in this here box.

There is a How to load photos under the help section, some handsome guy made it a long time ago!

Ed

PUMPKINEATER · 11-04-2005, 08:57 PM

OK...let me see if I can do this.
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/1911_dwm_copy1.jpg

PUMPKINEATER · 11-04-2005, 09:05 PM

Another:
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload...ster_copy1.jpg

PUMPKINEATER · 11-04-2005, 09:08 PM

Holster Open:
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload...open_copy1.jpg

PUMPKINEATER · 11-04-2005, 09:10 PM

Magazine:
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/clip_copy1.jpg

PUMPKINEATER · 11-04-2005, 09:13 PM

I know that the quality of these photos is not terribly good, but they are the best I can do for the moment. After all, the camera was a hand-me-down. The sunlight is that way in Arizona most of the time...reflecting off the white background and speeding up the exposure time...thus darkening the image. Sorry about that.

Dwight Gruber · 11-04-2005, 10:16 PM

I have taken the liberty of lightening the photos and making them visible here on the Forum...

--Dwight

PUMPKINEATER · 11-04-2005, 11:55 PM

Dwight...Thanks for your help.

Peter

Edward Tinker · 11-05-2005, 01:23 AM

No one has answered value, I think it is because folks are unsure on the pictures, not bad pictures, but closer ones are needed.

Simpsons, LTD has prices, but remember that these are retail, take about 30-40% off trying to sell it yourself.

http://www.simpsonltd.com/index.php?cPath=1_7

looks in very nice shape, if reblued, drop value to $600.
Holster is worth $200-$275, all depeding on if it is not coming part.

Ed

11-03-2005, 03:02 PM	#1
PUMPKINEATER User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1911 Dwm I have a 1911 DWM in almost pristine condition, with matching numbers. I also have a holster stamped MEIER&ABITZSCH LEIPZIG-GOHLIS which is in excellent condition. I am not a collector and have the idea of selling these items, but do not know how to evaluate a fair market value. I can produce some .jpg images of these items as soon as I replace the batteries in my camera.

11-03-2005, 03:13 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	Thanks for the alert...now go get those batteries! __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

11-03-2005, 03:16 PM	#3
PUMPKINEATER User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1911 Dwm Fair Market Value??? I have a 1911 DWM in almost pristine condition, with matching numbers. I also have a holster stamped MEIER&ABITZSCH LEIPZIG-GOHLIS 1914 which is in excellent condition. As I am not a collector, I am thinking of selling these items to someone who might enjoy having them in their collection, but do not know how to estimate their fair market value. I can produce some .jpg images of these items as soon as I replace the batteries in my camera.

11-03-2005, 05:43 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Post your photos Pumpkineater... and the forum members will be glad to give you a reasonable estimate on it's value, and quite likely a few offers to buy it. 1911 is an early production year. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-03-2005, 05:43 PM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	...and you only have to post in one forum... most all of the members that I know read them all... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-04-2005, 04:36 PM	#6
PUMPKINEATER User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK. Finally got the batteries and took a bunch of photos. Unfortunately, it is not a very sophisticated camera (given to me when my son upgraded). I tried three different lighting arrangements, full sun, skylight sun and skylight with fluorescent assist. Personally I think none of the resulting pictures are worth much, but here goes. Duuuhhhh! I thought I could upload the photos to the forum, but do not see how to attach my jpg's to this message. Feeling very foolish here.

11-04-2005, 06:59 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	peter, a couple of things and a couple of ways to do things; pictures have to less than 300 kb's, then ensure you use the ADD REPLY and you can upload one picture at a time. 2nd way, go to the top of this page and see where it says upload photo, you can upload one at a time, but MAKE SURE you copy EACH URL, or else you will not have anything to put in this here box. There is a How to load photos under the help section, some handsome guy made it a long time ago! 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

11-04-2005, 08:57 PM	#8
PUMPKINEATER User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK...let me see if I can do this. http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/1911_dwm_copy1.jpg

11-04-2005, 09:05 PM	#9
PUMPKINEATER User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Another: http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload...ster_copy1.jpg

11-04-2005, 09:08 PM	#10
PUMPKINEATER User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Holster Open: http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload...open_copy1.jpg

11-04-2005, 09:10 PM	#11
PUMPKINEATER User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Magazine: http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/clip_copy1.jpg

11-04-2005, 09:13 PM	#12
PUMPKINEATER User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know that the quality of these photos is not terribly good, but they are the best I can do for the moment. After all, the camera was a hand-me-down. The sunlight is that way in Arizona most of the time...reflecting off the white background and speeding up the exposure time...thus darkening the image. Sorry about that.

11-04-2005, 10:16 PM	#13
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	I have taken the liberty of lightening the photos and making them visible here on the Forum... --Dwight

11-04-2005, 11:55 PM	#14
PUMPKINEATER User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dwight...Thanks for your help. Peter

11-05-2005, 01:23 AM	#15
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	No one has answered value, I think it is because folks are unsure on the pictures, not bad pictures, but closer ones are needed. Simpsons, LTD has prices, but remember that these are retail, take about 30-40% off trying to sell it yourself. http://www.simpsonltd.com/index.php?cPath=1_7 looks in very nice shape, if reblued, drop value to $600. Holster is worth $200-$275, all depeding on if it is not coming part. Ed