[LugerCurious]

My grandfather took this gun from a dead Nazi. My family wants to know what it is worth...

Luger ID form questions:
1. Toggle Inscription - 42
2. Chamber Inscription - 1940
3. Toggle Knob Type (“Smooth Dished”, or “Squared and Knurled”)
4. Grip Safety (“Present” or “Not Present5. Stock Lug (“Present” or “Not Present”)
6. Caliber (“9mm” or “7.65mm /.30 Luger”)
7. Grip Type Walnut or Beech, Smooth or Checkered, With or Without a Border, or Plastic in brown or
black, With or Without Insignia
8. Thumb Safety (“Safe” in forward or rear position, Describe Markings - rear "GESICHERT" (in yellow)
9. Describe any and all marking as completely as possible, including their locations on the firearm. Use
Numbered Markings from Parabellum website if possible - Manufactuerer logo= "42" (Mauser) code; Proof = #46 from proof list and under first two eagle markings the number 655 appears. There is no number under the third eagle.
10. Barrel Length (Measure from Forward End of Extractor to Muzzle - 4 inches
11. Markings on Left Edge of Extractor - ?? not sure what this means?
12. Description of Front and Rear Sights - ??
13. Magazine Bottom Plug Material and Markings - Both mags have Nazi Eagle symbol with aluminum bottom plug and serial numbers matching the gun.

....Using these criteria, describe the condition of your Luger as objectively as possible:
85-95% of bluing remaining, it appears that the wear is from the holster. No straw colored finish (discontinued after 1937). Bore is excellent, rifling is sharp and bore shines. Grips are dirty, but the checkering is sharp. All parts have matching serial numbers (same last two digits of 49). Has 2 correct magazines with matching serial numbers. Has holster and loading/take-down tool.

I am going to upload pics next...