researching a luger

[research]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

I want to think I can see the remnants of the Crown over Script S on your stock; the iron looks good.

What it looks like if strongly impressed is below; with a much weaker impression below it.

I do believe your stock is an original
German military artillery stock.

I don't know. I sure can't see it. I guess I'll have to find someone who knows what to look for, to take a close look , just to make sure. or maybe a magnifying glass.

again appreciate the help.

[Norme]

Hi Chris, I'm pretty sure your stock is a late war unissued Artillery as there are no signs that the leather straps were ever attached. This might also explain the missing inspection mark. Many late war Navy stocks are missing one or both of their inspection marks also.
Your stock would pair well with a 1918 Artillery should you decide to sell it.
Regards, Norm

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by research

I don't know. I sure can't see it. I guess I'll have to find someone who knows what to look for, to take a close look , just to make sure. or maybe a magnifying glass.

again appreciate the help.

A glass would definitely help, as will tilting and looking from different angles.

Norm mentions it may be an un-issued or just unmarked stock;
I'd agree except for the numbered iron; of course irons can be swapped from one stock to another.

[research]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

A glass would definitely help, as will tilting and looking from different angles.

Norm mentions it may be an un-issued or just unmarked stock;
I'd agree except for the numbered iron; of course irons can be swapped from one stock to another.

from what you've seen. what would be your best guestimate as to worth?

[research]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

A glass would definitely help, as will tilting and looking from different angles.

Norm mentions it may be an un-issued or just unmarked stock;
I'd agree except for the numbered iron; of course irons can be swapped from one stock to another.

from what you've seen. what would be your best guestimate as to worth?I realize it would merely be speculation until one saw it firsthand.

[Norme]

Hi Chris, The serial number on the stock iron (29e if I'm not mistaken) identifies it as one of the last produced before the end of hostilities in Nov 1918. This would explain the missing inspection mark and the fact that it didn't see service.
I'm reluctant to value it however, as some collectors might regard it's virginity as an asset, others as a liability (I'm in the latter group). Maybe someone else will pitch in.
Regards, Norm

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by research

from what you've seen. what would be your best guestimate as to worth?I realize it would merely be speculation until one saw it firsthand.

In My Humble Opinion

A post-war (60's-70's) is worth $150-$200
A commercial one (post WW1 - pre-WW2) is worth about $500-$700
A WW1 is worth from $500-$1200

It can really vary, and I'll let others guess

Ed