Help w/ info on 1941 maker production and value

mrerick · 04-15-2014, 03:58 PM

I mainly provided a reference to the one on Legacy Collectibles so that you could compare construction with detailed photos.

Because of the damage, your holster would be worth considerably less. My guess is $200 or so.
Jerry is an expert holster restorer, is available on the board here, and could probably give you good advice about restoration and whether it's advisable.

The very thick looking side could be an artifact of a wide angle lens shooting very closeup.

Marc

PelicanLuger · 04-15-2014, 04:35 PM

Thank you, Ed, Marc and Jerry. I don't have unrealistic expectations as to the retail value vs. pristine examples, but I did want to get a feel for how the dirt and insect damage on the negative side compared to the apparently unused and correct condition on the plus side. I had hoped I might get $300-$400 if I could time it right and find a buyer looking for that year, mark, etc. Would a good cleaning, spot re-dye and leather treatment add or detract from the value?

Jerry, given my poor photo skills, if you want I could take measurements of the case for you if you feel it's something unusual. I might even consider sending it to you for examination prior to listing for sale here in the hope you find some small factor that increases it's value. Let me know what you think...thanks.

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	I mainly provided a reference to the one on Legacy Collectibles so that you could compare construction with detailed photos. Because of the damage, your holster would be worth considerably less. My guess is $200 or so. Jerry is an expert holster restorer, is available on the board here, and could probably give you good advice about restoration and whether it's advisable. The very thick looking side could be an artifact of a wide angle lens shooting very closeup. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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PelicanLuger User Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you, Ed, Marc and Jerry. I don't have unrealistic expectations as to the retail value vs. pristine examples, but I did want to get a feel for how the dirt and insect damage on the negative side compared to the apparently unused and correct condition on the plus side. I had hoped I might get $300-$400 if I could time it right and find a buyer looking for that year, mark, etc. Would a good cleaning, spot re-dye and leather treatment add or detract from the value? Jerry, given my poor photo skills, if you want I could take measurements of the case for you if you feel it's something unusual. I might even consider sending it to you for examination prior to listing for sale here in the hope you find some small factor that increases it's value. Let me know what you think...thanks. Last edited by PelicanLuger; 04-15-2014 at 05:06 PM. Reason: Ki