Value of this German Luger

jhusel · 04-21-2008, 05:06 PM

Can anyone tell me what they think this is worth? I don't see any import marks, the wood grips are in great condition, functions fine, no pitting or rust, blue is original (as far as I can tell), made in 1916. It is not all matching though, the magazine and lower frame are different than the rest of the gun.

Thanks!!

Jhusel

Edward Tinker · 04-21-2008, 05:11 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Although original, if you are in the USA (your location is blank), its condition would warrant a value of about $450-$600, its condition is a bit 'rough"and the mismatched parts make it a shooter...

Ed

lugerholsterrepair · 04-21-2008, 05:28 PM

Jason, Ed is correct on value. Interesting parts pistol. The bottom half is made by Mauser. It also has what looks like a Swiss or late Post War Mauser takedown lever.
Does the pistol fire? Have you shot it?

I would be interested to see the magazine body and bottom.

Nice photo's!

Jerry Burney

jhusel · 04-21-2008, 05:34 PM

Thanks everyone. I paid $500 for it from a buddy of mine. I wish it was a WWII era, but I won't be picky!

No, I haven't shot it yet. I want to check it over a little better before I do that.

Thanks for the quick replies! The photos turned out pretty well. It matches my 98K Mauser!

One more question for you guys. I remember reading where Germany changed colors of their holster from brown to black in 1916. If I was going to be real picky, would I go with a brown or black to best match this gun?

Jhusel

John Sabato · 04-21-2008, 06:09 PM

Brown or Black would be suitable... You find both from the WW2 era.
IMHO the price was acceptable for this shooter...

Both the sideplate and the takedown lever are Swiss ... the toggle is WW1, and the frame, as you have been told is Mauser or WW2...

It should shoot fine... and with the exception of the Swiss parts, it could very well have been used in WW2 just as it is. Lots of WW1 pistols were recycled for use during WW2. The sideplate and takedown lever were probably replaced recently...

Ron Wood · 04-21-2008, 07:16 PM

Jason,
Those are great photos! Some of the best that have been posted. Nice job.

04-21-2008, 05:06 PM	#1
jhusel New User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Value of this German Luger Can anyone tell me what they think this is worth? I don't see any import marks, the wood grips are in great condition, functions fine, no pitting or rust, blue is original (as far as I can tell), made in 1916. It is not all matching though, the magazine and lower frame are different than the rest of the gun. Thanks!! Jhusel

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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	Welcome to the forum. Although original, if you are in the USA (your location is blank), its condition would warrant a value of about $450-$600, its condition is a bit 'rough"and the mismatched parts make it a shooter... 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

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lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Jason, Ed is correct on value. Interesting parts pistol. The bottom half is made by Mauser. It also has what looks like a Swiss or late Post War Mauser takedown lever. Does the pistol fire? Have you shot it? I would be interested to see the magazine body and bottom. Nice photo's! Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

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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	Brown or Black would be suitable... You find both from the WW2 era. IMHO the price was acceptable for this shooter... Both the sideplate and the takedown lever are Swiss ... the toggle is WW1, and the frame, as you have been told is Mauser or WW2... It should shoot fine... and with the exception of the Swiss parts, it could very well have been used in WW2 just as it is. Lots of WW1 pistols were recycled for use during WW2. The sideplate and takedown lever were probably replaced recently... __________________ 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..."*

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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 5,179 Times in 1,703 Posts	Jason, Those are great photos! Some of the best that have been posted. Nice job. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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jhusel New User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks everyone. I paid $500 for it from a buddy of mine. I wish it was a WWII era, but I won't be picky! No, I haven't shot it yet. I want to check it over a little better before I do that. Thanks for the quick replies! The photos turned out pretty well. It matches my 98K Mauser! One more question for you guys. I remember reading where Germany changed colors of their holster from brown to black in 1916. If I was going to be real picky, would I go with a brown or black to best match this gun? Jhusel