1918 DWM Question

[mrerick]

Many collectors consider any original finish below about 85% to start taking a pistol out of the collectable category.

The presence of an authentic matching clip does add to the value of a collectable pistol. It is unusual to find a Luger with it's matching pistol. Unfortunately, this is often faked. We'd need good sharp closeup pictures of the markings on the pistol and the magazine.

At this point, sounds like possibly a $700-750 "shooter" grade pistol including the matching magazine. Pictures would help any estimates.

Marc

[jedai]

Thanks, Marc.

I am adding pictures for better information. My friend has this gun and we are discussing a reasonable price for it. My limited Luger knowledge indicates this a fairly common Luger (correct?), with no holster or accessories.

As I understand it, the right side proof marks indicate that it is German military. Are the left side proofs the same? I understand the far-right mark of that grouping is the Imperial mark...have not identified the other 3. I don't have a picture of the clip.

Opinions as to true value of this gun? Thanks for any help.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by jedai

My friend has this gun and we are discussing a reasonable price for it.

"Reasonable" and Lugers have nothing in common...