Question on value: nickel-plated luger
 

What does nickel plating do to the value (% reduction) of a Luger? The particular gun is essentially the same as the one in the link below: 41 byf, numbers matching, crisp proof marks - all original. I don't have pictures, but would anyone care to speculate on the value? Also does "41" necessarily imply date of manufacture? I have Lugers stamped 41 and 42 with toggles stamped Erfurt and DWM, but I believe at least the Erfurt is older than that.

Many Thanks
Matt

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=7859602

The 41 should be the date. The byf signifies Mauser manufacture (WWII code).

IMHO, nickel plating kills the value of a Luger. I'd rather have the same gun with less than 50% finish than a nice nickel...

if the receiver is stamped 41 or 42, they will NOT be an Erfurt or a DWM. Mauser made those.



ed

The plated gun is 41 byf - the gun in question. It's exactly like the one on AA, but nickeled.

The shooter and project I have are 41/DWM and 42/Erfurt.

Joe,
The plating reduces the gun to a shooter category. Value $400 to $600.
The Lugers you have that are marked 41 & 42 that say DWM and Erfurt are parts guns assembled with Mauser receivers and DWM and Erfurt toggle train parts.
Tom