help?

joe saxon · 03-18-2003, 11:43 AM

I have a 1915 DWM commercial, gun is about 88 to 90 % I had a local dealer offer 550. for the gun on 3-17-03. selling is not an option due to the guns history, dealer told me gun only had value as a shooter, why offer 550. I know this will be hard with out picture but any guesstimates on value would be appreciated.

Edward Tinker · 03-18-2003, 11:59 AM

Well Joe, if it has been messed with or is damaged, "normal" prices for "shooters" is $450 - $600, so either he is giving you a good price or it is worth more.

Your statement <blockquote>quote:<hr />selling is not an option due to the guns history<hr /></blockquote>is a bit "odd". With my background in law enforcement, I would say, hmmmmm.

You could probably recoup most or more of the price if you parted it out and destroyed the frame?

Ed

John Sabato · 03-18-2003, 12:04 PM

Hi Joe,

Welcome to the Lugerforum.$550 is not an unusual price for a Luger in the shooter class (guns that are not rare, with mismatched replacement parts, or in poor condition, or guns that have been refinished)... Those that fall in the collector class (fine condition, rare, fully original parts, with matching accessories) can go for as much as several times this amount.

Your gun's currrent market value is dependent on its rarity, market demand for the model you have, original condition, any accompanying accessories and often its proveable history...

There are Luger Identification sheets in the Technical information pages of this website. when you have collected all the information asked for on these sheets, post the information here, (photographs are optional but encouraged and helpful) and you will be pleasantly surprised to know that those members who can educate you about its origins, history and current value will be glad to help you.

Dwight Gruber · 03-18-2003, 12:10 PM

Joe,

With the understanding that this is neither an evaluation nor a reflection of your Luger's actual "value", the dealer figured that he could ask at least $800 for this gun.

--Dwight

John Sabato · 03-18-2003, 12:24 PM

Ed, you jumped to a conclusion... maybe the gun has been in his family for generations...and letting it out of the family would be frowned on!

Edward Tinker · 03-18-2003, 12:55 PM

Of course, that is why they paid me the big bucks while in the army, to jump to attention, jump to details and jump to conclusions!

03-18-2003, 11:43 AM	#1
joe saxon New User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	help? I have a 1915 DWM commercial, gun is about 88 to 90 % I had a local dealer offer 550. for the gun on 3-17-03. selling is not an option due to the guns history, dealer told me gun only had value as a shooter, why offer 550. I know this will be hard with out picture but any guesstimates on value would be appreciated. __________________ To tell you the truth I don't think this is a brains, kinda operation.

03-18-2003, 11:59 AM	#2
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	Well Joe, if it has been messed with or is damaged, "normal" prices for "shooters" is $450 - $600, so either he is giving you a good price or it is worth more. Your statement </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">selling is not an option due to the guns history</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">is a bit "odd". With my background in law enforcement, I would say, hmmmmm. You could probably recoup most or more of the price if you parted it out and destroyed the frame? 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

03-18-2003, 12:04 PM	#3
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	Hi Joe, Welcome to the Lugerforum.$550 is not an unusual price for a Luger in the shooter class (guns that are not rare, with mismatched replacement parts, or in poor condition, or guns that have been refinished)... Those that fall in the collector class (fine condition, rare, fully original parts, with matching accessories) can go for as much as several times this amount. Your gun's currrent market value is dependent on its rarity, market demand for the model you have, original condition, any accompanying accessories and often its proveable history... There are Luger Identification sheets in the Technical information pages of this website. when you have collected all the information asked for on these sheets, post the information here, (photographs are optional but encouraged and helpful) and you will be pleasantly surprised to know that those members who can educate you about its origins, history and current value will be glad to help you. __________________ 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..."*

03-18-2003, 12:24 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	Ed, you jumped to a conclusion... maybe the gun has been in his family for generations...and letting it out of the family would be frowned on! __________________ 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..."*

03-18-2003, 12:55 PM	#6
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	Of course, that is why they paid me the big bucks while in the army, to jump to attention, jump to details and jump to conclusions! __________________ 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

03-18-2003, 12:10 PM	#4
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	Joe, With the understanding that this is neither an evaluation nor a reflection of your Luger's actual "value", the dealer figured that he could ask at least $800 for this gun. --Dwight