Looking to buy, what do you guys think about this gun and price?
So I've been doing a lot of studying up on Lugers the past couple months. I'm looking at this gun in particular. Obviously, there are some questions I need to ask the seller. The magazine is the incorrect one I believe, he doesn't mention with the bore of looks like. I need to make sure the grips and all of the numbers really do match.
What do you guys think it looks like? Without a matching magazine, and everything looks like the rest of the gun. The numbers matching on everything else, does this seem too high of a price? Thanks for any help. Gun here: https://www.gunsinternational.com/gu...n_id=101503834 |
I would ask for more, and more detailed photos. Appears to be a nice gun. He says "good bore" in the description. Perhaps a little high on price, but the opinions on this board will differ from one response to the next. It's a common variation, but condition seems above average, providing it hasn't been "touched up". If I already didn't have a nice one like it, I would be interested at about 2200.00.
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I am not an expert on WW2 Lugers but I suspect this is a reblue based on the color, the retaining pin on the rear toggle and the funky machining in the ears. But, best to wait for someone who knows these Mausers better than me. And better pictures.
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where are you from the Pennsylvania area ? any chance for a "touch and feel" before your commitment ?
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For comparison, have a look at the Mauser Lugers that Simpson, Ltd has for sale. They are typically 20% or so over what most collectors would pay and $2,500 would buy you a very nice one from a dealer who guarantees what they sell. |
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Buy reference books, then buy Lugers. It's better to go to Luger University than ask questions based on seller photos on a forum...
Failing that, only buy Lugers from established retail sellers with both a good reputation and a liberal return policy. Note that not every slick looking website represents a reputable dealer. Ask around before buying from any seller... There is a value represented by the accumulated centuries of experience, investment in reference materials and study represented on a forum like this. Most members are generous with their time and opinions, and that is what helps make a constructive community. Be thankful for that generosity, but don't be dependent upon it. |
If the safety, trigger, and extractor are supposed to be straw colored, those are not. Looks like those parts are blue. It would make a nice shooter for less than half the asking price.
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Only luger I ever sent back was from Mr. Luger, but he did accept return and give me a refund. |
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I have read a lot and watched many videos. I'm interested in the 1940 to 42 BYF models. I feel like my first purchase will be through one of the larger dealers with a good return policy. I just want to get an opinion if there is a glaring issue I missing. It seems the hardest thing could be to tell if one has been refinished. Could be easy to tell, could be hard to tell. I have been reading as much as I can about those "tells" as well. It's a lot to keep straight for sure. From serial numbers, magazine types, markings and suffixes, bore condition etc.. |
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A 1940 Luger is correct with all blued parts. |
I saw a byf Luger for $1900 from a dealer in Delaware. It had few photos and just happened to leave out shots from the rear and didn't show any from the area where the toggle rides up.
I wrote and asked if it was a re-blue/refinish and the owner wrote back promptly and said he couldn't tell for sure. I thanked him for his honesty and crossed that one off my list. If all dealers were reputable, it would be a happy day for me and everyone else in the marketplace. |
This is a well known seller for years, and his photos are always, and I mean always, terrible.
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