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guns3545 · 08-15-2010, 09:41 AM

First of all, I'm sorry that you find yourself in a situation whereby you have to sell a family heirloom.

On the other hand, if, indeed your rig hold up to inspection and further scrutiny, it is among the most valuable of the G-date variations. As previously mentioned by others, it is the fifth variation of six and was only produced in the d-block fairly late in the cycle of G-dates in 1935. About 2500 were produced making it one of the more scarce variations. The second most scarce in fact.

Now to the average Luger collector, this would not mean much. But to an avid collector who appreciates the subtlety of acceptance marks and the transitions that took place in the d-block, the gun has additional value.

An appraisal by itself does not gain much for you. You need to expose the rig to those who can appreciate its worth. This has a cost associated with it so whatever you do to "market" the rig, be sure to focus on the net proceeds to yourself not the gross proceeds that may be realized in an auction or sale through a dealer.

Hope this helps,

John

PS: Pictures of the back of the holster will tell a lot about its "matching" or not. Just FYI, a lot of 1935 guns were not issued with 1935 holsters

JR

08-15-2010, 09:41 AM	#11
guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 438 Thanks: 661 Thanked 493 Times in 219 Posts	First of all, I'm sorry that you find yourself in a situation whereby you have to sell a family heirloom. On the other hand, if, indeed your rig hold up to inspection and further scrutiny, it is among the most valuable of the G-date variations. As previously mentioned by others, it is the fifth variation of six and was only produced in the d-block fairly late in the cycle of G-dates in 1935. About 2500 were produced making it one of the more scarce variations. The second most scarce in fact. Now to the average Luger collector, this would not mean much. But to an avid collector who appreciates the subtlety of acceptance marks and the transitions that took place in the d-block, the gun has additional value. An appraisal by itself does not gain much for you. You need to expose the rig to those who can appreciate its worth. This has a cost associated with it so whatever you do to "market" the rig, be sure to focus on the net proceeds to yourself not the gross proceeds that may be realized in an auction or sale through a dealer. Hope this helps, John PS: Pictures of the back of the holster will tell a lot about its "matching" or not. Just FYI, a lot of 1935 guns were not issued with 1935 holsters JR Last edited by guns3545; 08-15-2010 at 09:47 AM. Reason: Add info.