1900 Commercial
 

I saw a 1900 Commercial in 99% Original condition today.....ser #3149...I assume this is a very early Luger.....any feedback on the value of this gun would be appreciated...Thanks...Peter..

I've seen asking prices from $5000-6500. Buying yourself a present?
Frank H

Thanks Frank...Trying to establish fair market value on it....Cheers...Peter

oh, then probably worth only $600, it was made so early, I m sure the metallurgy is bad! ~~grinning~~

Sounds like a keeper man!


Merry Christmas!


Ed

Hi Ed........We can always try......Merry Christmas!!.....Peter

Peter,

If you get another chance to look at this gun, could you please note for my database: Proof marks? Swiss cross on barrel? grip safety narrow or wide? thumb safety type? Where the takedown lever is numbered? GERMANY marked?

Thanks much for the help.

--Dwight

Hi Dwight.....No Swiss cross....BUG proofed.......not Germany marked...Thumb safety Old type....Not sure on the Grip Safety or take down lever numbering......should know after Christmas....Cheers...Peter

Peter,

Thanks much for the info. Sounds like a terrific gun, looking forward to more. And Merry Christmas in addition to this find.

--Dwight

Peter,
Which "old type", I or II?
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/one_two.jpg

Hi Ron....I don't have the gun here..I think it is type 1.......will check after Christmas....Cheers...Peter

I now have my grubby mitts on the gun...here are some photos.......sear bar on grip safety needs repair....otherwise a nice specimen..
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/mvc220f.jpg
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/mvc234f.jpg
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/mvc237f.jpg
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/mvc231f.jpg
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/mvc229f.jpg

Peter... VERY NICE indeed!

Peter, very nice :)

ed

Will this excellent example be for sale, Peter, or will it go into your collection?

David

Peter,

Excellent. The burning question is, where is the takedown lever numbered?

--Dwight

Thank You for the replies Gentlemen...Dwight,here is a photo of the take down lever..as well as some other parts of the gun..


http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/mvc249f.jpg
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/mvc250f.jpg
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/mvc251f.jpg
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/mvc252f.jpg
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/mvc253f_copy2.jpg

Peter,
A really lovely gun, the kind that gets my attention. Interesting mark in the front frame well. I haven't seen one like that before.

Hi Ron,neither have I......also,the machining in the "well"in the back is unlike later Lugers......This gun,along with some other interesting items, had been in the same collection owned by the sellers Great Grandfather(a US citizen)since 1920....which helps explain the guns great condition