Family find of 1908 Commercial Army Luger - Page 2

bgarland · 09-01-2009, 09:48 PM

Hi, it's been awhile since I visited here. Well, my Luger described in this thread continues to hide in my safe with no appreciation.

I have been thinking that a true collector would get so much more out of this piece. The family heirloom aspect of it is meaningful to me but it seems like such a waste to just keep it locked away in safe.

I'm looking for advice on how to have it properly appraised and market it?

Your thoughts?

wlyon · 12-30-2005, 12:25 AM

Just be very careful what type pouch you buy. Some will leave you with a rusted mess!

bgarland · 12-30-2005, 12:31 AM

The good thing is I live in Tucson Arizona so high humidiy is not a problem. As long as I use a pouch that breaths and the gun is properly coated with oil/wax, I should be in good shape. I can't imagine opening it up after storing it for awhile and finding it rusted!

Jan C Still · 12-30-2005, 02:02 AM

Some information on the 1908 CA:
1908 COMM. ARMY AND 1914 HOLSTER Jan C Still http://luger.gunboards.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1280

1908 DWM, COMM. ARMY, R.I.R.72 M.G. Jan C Still http://luger.gunboards.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=914

Edward Tinker · 09-01-2009, 10:19 PM

Lots of ways to sell it;

1. Get an opinion of value here and sell it here.
2. Put it on gunbroker.com and start it at a penny and what it goes for it goes for.
3. Send it to Simpson's or another company and let them sell it for you.

Legally you can sell it to a person across state lines if you ship to a dealer or to someone with a collectors license.

Ed

bgarland · 09-01-2009, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

Lots of ways to sell it;

1. Get an opinion of value here and sell it here.
2. Put it on gunbroker.com and start it at a penny and what it goes for it goes for.
3. Send it to Simpson's or another company and let them sell it for you.

Legally you can sell it to a person across state lines if you ship to a dealer or to someone with a collectors license.

Ed

I would tend to lean toward passing it on to someone in this community.

My other hobbies have me very involved in other forums and the community there is significant and important.

Should I take this offline for discussion or openly discuss the value and who's interested in this thread?

Good point on the cross state line shipment legalities. I will be sure to follow those requirements. Thanks.

kawikx · 09-01-2009, 10:42 PM

Any idea what something like that is worth? I was just curious as I may have a P08 being sold to me next week..thanks.. this board is filled with excellent info.

Edward Tinker · 09-01-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawikx

Any idea what something like that is worth? I was just curious as I may have a P08 being sold to me next week..thanks.. this board is filled with excellent info.

Your P08 can be totally different from this one.

condition, condition, condition means everything; then of course rarity (type, variation, etc).

So it could be worth $400 or it could be worth $2500

ed

kawikx · 09-01-2009, 11:01 PM

as soon as I get more info other than it has the eagle grasping the orb with the swastika and a serial number 4475 with the byf on it...it comes from an 81 yr old vet who needs cash now unfortunately is ill and also has what he called a broom handle Mauser...supposedly all matching numbers for both guns and in very good condition..he said he got them when he was in the war...I bought a Colt 45 acp (new in the box) 1991ma and a s&w 45 long colt from him already but have yet to see the Lugers..
I will post more info. as soon as I can to get all the valuable info. from this valuable site..thanks Edward..

kawikx · 09-02-2009, 12:01 AM

good to know as it is deserved for a fine collector. I live in the restrictive state of California..

bgarland · 09-10-2009, 12:33 AM

I posted a new for sale thread on this Luger tonight.

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...512#post164512

09-01-2009, 09:48 PM	#1
bgarland User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thinking about selling this one Hi, it's been awhile since I visited here. Well, my Luger described in this thread continues to hide in my safe with no appreciation. I have been thinking that a true collector would get so much more out of this piece. The family heirloom aspect of it is meaningful to me but it seems like such a waste to just keep it locked away in safe. I'm looking for advice on how to have it properly appraised and market it? Your thoughts?

12-30-2005, 12:25 AM	#2
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,637 Thanks: 3,174 Thanked 2,561 Times in 956 Posts	Just be very careful what type pouch you buy. Some will leave you with a rusted mess! __________________ Bill Lyon

09-01-2009, 10:19 PM	#5
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	Lots of ways to sell it; 1. Get an opinion of value here and sell it here. 2. Put it on gunbroker.com and start it at a penny and what it goes for it goes for. 3. Send it to Simpson's or another company and let them sell it for you. Legally you can sell it to a person across state lines if you ship to a dealer or to someone with a collectors license. 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

09-10-2009, 12:33 AM	#11
bgarland User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For Sale Thread Posted I posted a new for sale thread on this Luger tonight. http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...512#post164512

12-30-2005, 12:31 AM	#3
bgarland User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The good thing is I live in Tucson Arizona so high humidiy is not a problem. As long as I use a pouch that breaths and the gun is properly coated with oil/wax, I should be in good shape. I can't imagine opening it up after storing it for awhile and finding it rusted!

12-30-2005, 02:02 AM	#4
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Some information on the 1908 CA: 1908 COMM. ARMY AND 1914 HOLSTER Jan C Still http://luger.gunboards.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1280 1908 DWM, COMM. ARMY, R.I.R.72 M.G. Jan C Still http://luger.gunboards.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=914

09-01-2009, 10:42 PM	#7
kawikx User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any idea what something like that is worth? I was just curious as I may have a P08 being sold to me next week..thanks.. this board is filled with excellent info.

09-01-2009, 11:01 PM	#9
kawikx User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	as soon as I get more info other than it has the eagle grasping the orb with the swastika and a serial number 4475 with the byf on it...it comes from an 81 yr old vet who needs cash now unfortunately is ill and also has what he called a broom handle Mauser...supposedly all matching numbers for both guns and in very good condition..he said he got them when he was in the war...I bought a Colt 45 acp (new in the box) 1991ma and a s&w 45 long colt from him already but have yet to see the Lugers.. I will post more info. as soon as I can to get all the valuable info. from this valuable site..thanks Edward..

09-02-2009, 12:01 AM	#10
kawikx User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	good to know as it is deserved for a fine collector. I live in the restrictive state of California..