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Help with curious Luger...?
I have tripped across the following Luger - sorry no photos at this time.
1918 chamber date, byf toggle , serial # 8381 and 81 on most small parts. matching magazine is 8381 (2nd mag) with 2. The toggle has two sets of digits - 81 and then 94 with a line struck through it. A second 94 appears below the 1918 chamber date . Crown N and 753 stamped on underside of barrel. So it appears to be a Nazi era byf frame and toggle with a 1918 receiver and barrel...? Vet bring back according to family. Is this some kind of reissue gun or armorer's rework...? Thanks, Joe V. jmv375@yahoo.com |
It's a VoPo.
East-German rework with replacement barrel that was proofed in the DDR. Small parts that don't match usually have their numbers X-out. The receiver is numbered to match the frame and the magazines are probably 2/1001 marked on the spine. 753 refers to the refurbishing date: july 1953. |
Info on VoPo
Thanks so much for the correct info.
What is a fair price for this variation....? Again condition unknown until I examine it in person...in a few days. Regards, Joe V. |
Joe, A fair price depends on so many things...Metal finish, bore condition, type of grips, magazine.... will it actually shoot with no problems..on and on. Most shooters can demand a minimum of $450. Many average $700-800 and a very nice one can bring $1000+.
Yours sounds like it would be between $450-600. Again, depending on what you see when you get there. I wouldn't get too deep in one like this. A collector pistol is often not that much more than a junk shooter. Jerry Burney |
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