1939 S/42 value
 

Would anyone care to guess at the value of this rig? All numbers matching, inside and out, plus one matching mag (the "+" one). I'm terrible at grading guns, but if I had to, I'd say 75% finish. Slight pitting on back and front straps. Bore shows very slight "frosting". Gun is very accurate. Holster is dated 1940, with the maker's mark of Frost & Jahnel, and is in a gloss brown finish. Takedown tool appears to be original to the gun. Thanks in advance for any info.

According to Still's Third Reich Lugers (page 40), you have a so-called Subvariaton #1, of which 32,500 were estimated to have been made. Subvariation #2 is rarer, with only 6000 estimated (#1r-6000r). My guess for this rig with well worn closure strap and 75% finish is $1600-$1800 as a personal party transfer, but about $2500 to buy retail, such as on Simpson's site.

Sorry to disagree with the previous poster, but I would guess in todays market $1200 would be what you could expect. Holster and gun are just ok. David

With one matching mag. I'd be all over that one for $1200. But wouldn't give it a second look if it had a $2500 price tag.
Interesting how much bluing wear on the barrel and barrel extension, but the front grip strap looks great. Odd.
DJU

The pictures are not the best quality, and I apologize. The gun is pretty much the same tone all over, just doesn't look like it in the pics. The top part is not nearly as "gray" as it appears.

I see a very nice rig with honest wear (like they are supposed to have). Congrat's and enjoy.
DJU

Tom:

You did great!

Regards,

George