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blackonblack · 01-02-2010, 03:13 PM

I've never owned a luger although always wanted one. I've stumbled up someone that is selling a 1936 38 cal luger from which his grandfather brought back from WWII so I am assuming it's a military made luger. I have not seen the pistol nor know nothing else about it.

I have spent quite a bit of time reading about them and clearly there are a million factors when determining their value. I am posting here just to make sure I have all my ducks in a row before I make an offer on this guy's pistol.

1. Year and caliber of the pistol already known. Although I would like to know how to tell it's a 1936 just be sure it is.
2. I will need to look and see what marking it has to determining the manufacturer correct? By looking at classifieds online I haven't really been able to figure out the manufacturers of the 1936 pistols that are worth the most. To the bet of my knowledge the military manufacturers seem to be the most valuable.
3. How do I check for matching parts because I know this is most important? Will the numbers be clearly visible on the different parts or will it need a dissasembly? I read the military made luges have matching numbers even on the smallest parts.
4. Check if the magazines have matching serial numbers
5. Also what bothers me the most would be the thought of buying a luger that has been refinished and me not knowing it!! What can I do to make sure the finish is all original?

I really appreciate the help.

01-02-2010, 03:13 PM	#1
blackonblack User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interested in buying first Luger I've never owned a luger although always wanted one. I've stumbled up someone that is selling a 1936 38 cal luger from which his grandfather brought back from WWII so I am assuming it's a military made luger. I have not seen the pistol nor know nothing else about it. I have spent quite a bit of time reading about them and clearly there are a million factors when determining their value. I am posting here just to make sure I have all my ducks in a row before I make an offer on this guy's pistol. 1. Year and caliber of the pistol already known. Although I would like to know how to tell it's a 1936 just be sure it is. 2. I will need to look and see what marking it has to determining the manufacturer correct? By looking at classifieds online I haven't really been able to figure out the manufacturers of the 1936 pistols that are worth the most. To the bet of my knowledge the military manufacturers seem to be the most valuable. 3. How do I check for matching parts because I know this is most important? Will the numbers be clearly visible on the different parts or will it need a dissasembly? I read the military made luges have matching numbers even on the smallest parts. 4. Check if the magazines have matching serial numbers 5. Also what bothers me the most would be the thought of buying a luger that has been refinished and me not knowing it!! What can I do to make sure the finish is all original? I really appreciate the help.