Want to know value of a luger
 

My wife's father had this pistol and we would like an honest valuation, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Numbers match except clip.

Did your Father-in-Law bring it back, or did he buy it? If you have Bring back papers it would up the value. Others will be on soon to tell you more than I can! I think that it is a re-blue though.

Not a reblue, just very rough condition. Because of the finish issues an otherwise nice, matching Mauser 41 has been reduced to maybe a $900-$1,000 gun.

This looks like a job for Thor. It isn't deeply pitted, it just needs a bit of surface work and re-finish.
Also, are we all in agreement that it is a blued finish, not black parkerizing as in a
Portugese contract gun? I question that because of the picture from the top of the chamber that sort of looks like a powdery black finish/texture.
dju

Doug is being overly generous in today's economy IMO. Mauser 41 has been reduced to maybe a $900-$1,000 gun.

The rust & corrosion has a mad dog grip on this once fine pistol.

If I ran into a pistol like this I would offer $600 max. Unless another $8-900 were invested ...it will always be a shooter. Condition is King in getting high dollar and this one is a knave.

Bravo Jerry! I always enjoy a well turned phrase. Best regards, Norm

we have no history, the pics are from a cheap digital camera, and I thought it best not to try any cleaning for fear of irreversable damage (it is very dusty because it was in a framed holder that he kept on the wall). I do thank you all for your input. I did not know if any of the troop numbers made it more valuable or not. I did not have the audacity to take it apart to check numbers on the firing pin especially after seeing the animation of a luger in action here at the luger forum. thanks again.

This gun in this condition with black widow grips , if all matching is $800-900. If the mag is matching add another $200 to the total.

This gun can use a restoration , with a black widow magazine , fully restored gun can bring $1500-$1700 back.

Others can correct me if i am overshooting the numbers.

I can restore it for about $600 , give or take. More details if i have it in my hands. New set of springs, functions check and full inspection is part of the restoration.

But a waiting list for me is about 8 month.

Thanks.

Ouch!

Thank you all for the input on this gun. My father was in law enforcement his entire life, and a collector of guns. Unfortunately he passed away in 199 and I do not remember any history on this pistol. It hung on a frame in various offices that he worked, and then at home. I am not looking to have gun restored, but am looking for a buyer, to give me the best price possible. There is no sentimental value. My daughter and I are going on a Mission Trip, and are trying to raise money. If anyone is interested in purchasing, please let me know. Thank you again, for all your input. Mrs. Jober 2

I will buy it for $650 shipped to me.
Thanks.

Did not know, that is the problem...

As I see meany people advertise there guns for sale, I just offered a service ....

But will use private msg in the future...
Thanks.