Hi guys,

Just ran across this deal, and was guessing it was worth $2k+, which was awesome because the guy insisted on taking not more than $1100 for it (he owed me a favor or two going way back...). Pretty sure I made out ok because the weapon is in pretty nice shape. I'm thinking the weapon itself is a fairly common one, but I was hoping some of you experts could tell me a little about the origin, and whether the holster, etc, is likely original to it. It's got a (I think) military Nazi holster, takedown tool, and two matching magazines. Also, it's not for sale, but approximate value?

Photos were too beg to post here, so they're on my shutterfly account: https://lugerwithholster.shutterfly.com/pictures/8

Thanks in advance!

My bad, I just like higher resolution shots. Here they are in smaller file size format:

And some more

Hi Jason,
I'd say you owe your friend a big thank you and maybe a bottle of Scotch.
Regards, Norm

Wow, what an acquisition....or should I say gift? Your have one fine Luger.

At that price, all I can say is that he must have really been in your debt. :thumbup:

Sorry,
but if you want many of us to see your pictures you need to re-size and post on the server here.
Some of us can't, won't, don't- go to see outside hosted pictures; and they will eventually disappear and render any info on the thread without meaning.

And it is the members who know most about Lugers who can't see the pictures. :thumbup:

And so, once again, a message from a Moderator... :rolleyes:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/attachme...1&d=1460293049

Your 1941-42 Luger was produced only in early 1941 so it is a harder to find variation. The two matching magazines are super rare. The holster date is way earlier than the gun so not likely original but it could have been matched up during the war.
You got a great deal as the Luger is worth at least three times what you paid.

Tom

Don't store it in the holster!

Very nice from what is visible, great deal, congrats!

Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures here.

Very very nice. Great great deal!!! Bill

An Honost War Trophy with all the Trimmings!! Eric

Awesome, thanks for all the replies! So just to be clear, I'm in the $3000-3500 ballpark? Yes, I think I do now owe a nice bottle of Johnnie Blue.

Jason

Also, presuming I could find one, would a 1941-dated holster be more appropriate?

I merged your pictures into your first posting, note you can edit a posting after posting.

yes, a 1942 might be more accurate', but the reality is that this would go with a luger like this fine.

War started May 1939 - so holster was made before the gun was 1940

Ed

PS: It is the two matching mags and condition - a same year model with two non-matching mags (common) and 10% worse condition would be worth $1500-$1600 -

C O N G R A T S !

I wish I had a friend like that! :)

You should take a look at this site's FAQ PDF document.

A Luger in this condition, two matching magazines and complete rig is very rare and quite valuable. I agree with the $3000+ value estimate.

Please don't consider shooting it. Breaking a numbered part would considerably drop it's value.

As mentioned, don't store it in the holster. You could damage the finish.

Any more specific questions?

Thanks again! I was actually curious as to where it was manufactured and by whom (Mauser, etc?). Beyond that, I'm not really sure what else to ask...

Jason

Congratulations. It was a once in a lifetime deal.
By the way: yes, it was made by Mauser for the Wehrmacht.
Greetings,
Douglas.