1918 DWM with 2 matching mags- what do you think?

[DavidJayUden]

Ed:
If it was reblued during the police conversion, surely that wouldn't effect the value much, particularly if having matching re-assigned police magazines seems to be a bonus.
I guess I'm just confused as to what parts of the police conversion process is beneficial to the gun's value, vs. being detrimental.
dju

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

Ed:
If it was reblued during the police conversion, surely that wouldn't effect the value much, particularly if having matching re-assigned police magazines seems to be a bonus.
I guess I'm just confused as to what parts of the police conversion process is beneficial to the gun's value, vs. being detrimental.
dju

Beneficial:
-in the condition and any additions it left Police re-work with
-unit markings
-presence of matching unit marked accessories, like tool and holster
Detriment-
-anything missing from above
-all the things that affect a "normal" luger, like condition, matching

If one compares the "value" of a "police" luger to an unmodified luger of the same vintage- the police pistol usually sells at a discount to the average guy; but to a police collecor there is another whole set of "rarieties" and "desirable mfgs and dates".

Never a simple answer - JMHO.