Just be very careful what type pouch you buy. Some will leave you with a rusted mess!

The good thing is I live in Tucson Arizona so high humidiy is not a problem. As long as I use a pouch that breaths and the gun is properly coated with oil/wax, I should be in good shape. I can't imagine opening it up after storing it for awhile and finding it rusted!

Some information on the 1908 CA:
1908 COMM. ARMY AND 1914 HOLSTER Jan C Still http://luger.gunboards.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1280

1908 DWM, COMM. ARMY, R.I.R.72 M.G. Jan C Still http://luger.gunboards.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=914

Thinking about selling this one
 

Hi, it's been awhile since I visited here. Well, my Luger described in this thread continues to hide in my safe with no appreciation.

I have been thinking that a true collector would get so much more out of this piece. The family heirloom aspect of it is meaningful to me but it seems like such a waste to just keep it locked away in safe.

I'm looking for advice on how to have it properly appraised and market it?

Your thoughts?

Lots of ways to sell it;

1. Get an opinion of value here and sell it here.
2. Put it on gunbroker.com and start it at a penny and what it goes for it goes for.
3. Send it to Simpson's or another company and let them sell it for you.


Legally you can sell it to a person across state lines if you ship to a dealer or to someone with a collectors license.


Ed

Any idea what something like that is worth? I was just curious as I may have a P08 being sold to me next week..thanks.. this board is filled with excellent info.

Your P08 can be totally different from this one.

condition, condition, condition means everything; then of course rarity (type, variation, etc).


So it could be worth $400 or it could be worth $2500


ed

as soon as I get more info other than it has the eagle grasping the orb with the swastika and a serial number 4475 with the byf on it...it comes from an 81 yr old vet who needs cash now unfortunately is ill and also has what he called a broom handle Mauser...supposedly all matching numbers for both guns and in very good condition..he said he got them when he was in the war...I bought a Colt 45 acp (new in the box) 1991ma and a s&w 45 long colt from him already but have yet to see the Lugers..
I will post more info. as soon as I can to get all the valuable info. from this valuable site..thanks Edward..

I would tend to lean toward passing it on to someone in this community.

My other hobbies have me very involved in other forums and the community there is significant and important.

Should I take this offline for discussion or openly discuss the value and who's interested in this thread?

Good point on the cross state line shipment legalities. I will be sure to follow those requirements. Thanks.

good to know as it is deserved for a fine collector. I live in the restrictive state of California..

For Sale Thread Posted
 

I posted a new for sale thread on this Luger tonight.

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...512#post164512