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Ron Smith · 10-23-2010, 11:29 PM

Hi,

Welcome to the forum. Your Luger looks to be an Alphabet Commercial, the most common variation, but in exceptional condition. Is it stamped "GERMANY" ? Many thousands of these were imported into the U.S. in the 20's for commercial sale. These usually sell for $700-$800, but in this condition I would guess it could go for $1000-$1200 to an interested party.

The holster is an Imperial WWI 8" Artillery holster shortened to 4" for issue to the German Weimar Police, post WWI. The twist latch is an enhancement added here in the U.S. at some point in time destroying any appreciable value. It's worth maybe $50-$75.

Ron

10-23-2010, 11:29 PM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi, Welcome to the forum. Your Luger looks to be an Alphabet Commercial, the most common variation, but in exceptional condition. Is it stamped "GERMANY" ? Many thousands of these were imported into the U.S. in the 20's for commercial sale. These usually sell for $700-$800, but in this condition I would guess it could go for $1000-$1200 to an interested party. The holster is an Imperial WWI 8" Artillery holster shortened to 4" for issue to the German Weimar Police, post WWI. The twist latch is an enhancement added here in the U.S. at some point in time destroying any appreciable value. It's worth maybe $50-$75. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...