Wow Ron,
I may not be a gun expert but my professional experience includes over twenty years as a professional in the sport industry, most recently as a vice president of sales and marketing for a global sport company. I am frequently asked my professional opinion and take that responsibility seriously.
That is exactly why I sought out the professionals in the gun industry. This piece was completely torn down and examined by who I was told was an expert on lugers. He was very professional and super knowledgeable, and his opinion seems very well respected on this forum. I then brought it to a second gun shop and finally a pawn shop. This how I came up with the value.
Without seeing the gun I feel it is impossible to give a complete and accurate assessment of condition and value, certainly four pictures cannot provide an complete and accurate representation of the gun (and that was not my intent). This is why I offered to provide additional hi res shots of any part.
That being said, I am a reasonable person and I am open to any reasonable offer. The gun is worth what someone will pay. I can sell it today for 1500.00 and that may be top dollar in this economy.
Ernie D
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