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mrerick · 10-01-2010, 10:20 AM

If the Luger hasn't been "messed with" (it's in original factory finish and hasn't been modified with engraving, etc...), and is all matching, you did more than OK. A collectible Luger is worth $1500 or more depending on finish condition. The two matching magazines (if original) add to that value several hundred dollars. The original holster is worth $200 or more depending on condition. The marked tool is $75 or more.

Members here can't judge much without photographs. There are good articles in this forum on how to prepare photos for upload to the site.

Now, go back to your friend, thank him, and ask if there are any "bring back" authorization papers in his grandfather's files. They may have been issued to him by his unit officer, and would list the specific pistol. These add to the history of the rig you bought, and also add to the value.

If you can learn the story of the weapon's capture, please share it here. There is a forum member that is assembling these stories for an upcoming book.

Marc

10-01-2010, 10:20 AM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	If the Luger hasn't been "messed with" (it's in original factory finish and hasn't been modified with engraving, etc...), and is all matching, you did more than OK. A collectible Luger is worth $1500 or more depending on finish condition. The two matching magazines (if original) add to that value several hundred dollars. The original holster is worth $200 or more depending on condition. The marked tool is $75 or more. Members here can't judge much without photographs. There are good articles in this forum on how to prepare photos for upload to the site. Now, go back to your friend, thank him, and ask if there are any "bring back" authorization papers in his grandfather's files. They may have been issued to him by his unit officer, and would list the specific pistol. These add to the history of the rig you bought, and also add to the value. If you can learn the story of the weapon's capture, please share it here. There is a forum member that is assembling these stories for an upcoming book. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.