Nickel Luger
 

Could anyone give me an idea about this nickel luger? Worth? Rarity? History?

Thanks in Advance!

worth $450-$600

There were NO nickle plated or chromed lugers made for military production.

It was very common after the war to "make them special", but unfortunately this ruined their collector value.

to at least give you an "history" on the gun, you'd have to give us information? toggle markings? year stamped on it (or lack there of), proofs and acceptance on right and / or left.


Ed

That said. I kinda like the grips. Welcome to the Lugerforum.

The grips are beautifully done. This doesn't look like a quicky chrome shop job.

Give us lots of good clear photos.

New pics chrome? nickel Luger
 

Update on older post: I assumed this was a nickel plated Luger. It now appear it's chromed. Anyone's opinion is appreciated.

Thanks.....

Chromed Luger
 

Pic of top

Chrome Luger
 

I'll try again for stamps on frame....

Chromed Luger
 

Pic under barrel

Last chromed Luger pic
 

Under barrel pic

How about some good clear photo of the grips.

Chromed Luger grip pic
 

Grip pic #1

Chromed Luger grip pic [#2]
 

Grip #2

i quite like the grips too, interesting

Matching clip, beautiful grips, interesting shield inlaid in grip....this is the first plated Luger to ever capture my interest and is worthy of research....very interesting.

Any ideas on how to research this Luger would be appreciated. I have looked at a bunch of photos but can't come up with anything.

Thanks..............

Historian, Unless you have some past provenance to start, like who captured it or who had it chromed you are dead in the water there. You can research the pistols military past but that is very limited. Made by mauser in (date over chamber). Other than that there are no bread crumbs to follow back...

In my opinion, this pistol is worthy of restoration. The proofs are sharp, the pistol does not appear to have been heavily buffed befor the chrome was applied.
You could have it de-chromed and blued again but it would take some dedication. The matching mag is a real plus.
The grips are fascinating. Some real craftsmanship went into the checkering!
The medallion is likely the monogram of the fellow who had this work done...
Like Howard says, this is the first chrome Luger that didn't make me sick at seeing a beautiful Military ruined....

Jerry Burney

Absolutely beautiful custom grips...

I am somewhat in agreement with Jerry, I would say that this gun probably got chromed without first being buffed... just deblued first. The gun is in excellent condition.

It would be expensive to return it to blued condition...several hundred dollars in the very least. If it were mine, I think I would leave this one in it's customized state and see if you can find out it's history of ownership since it came back after the war. That custom work on the grips might be the only lead you have since they are definitely not off the shelf.

Hugh
Do you think you can duplicate the checkering on the grips?

Dear Craig, Over the last 60 years of collecting Lugers I have come across many plated Lugers. I have found that the nickel plated ones were done early post war. And the chrome plated ones were done late post war. I have passed on most all of them,except the very clean ones such as yours. I have a byf-42 that has been nickel plated, and it is extreemly clean with very deep markings. I also have an 1917 Artillery that has been nickel plated, very clean with stag grips. I would leave yours as is. Larry

Michael,

I agree with Larry,

Restoring it won't necessarily increase the desirability or value. It will always be a restored Luger.

I would leave it alone. This is not a bumper shop chrome job. It looks to be a very nicely nickeled piece ( chrome tends to be thicker) with a beautiful rich patina hue to it. And the grips are very nicely done to compliment it.

If you decide to sell it? I might be interested in it.

Ron