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mrerick · 01-02-2011, 04:14 PM

I think that the following are reasonable offers, assuming functionally excellent, all matching parts and a non-matching original period correct magazine:

1. A 1942 BYF that has been reblued $1000 (all matching)

Offer $700 Buy at $750 or less

2. A DWM 80% blue made in 1916 $1400 (all matching)

At this level it is not collectible, so shooter prices. $800 - $850

3. A DWM 85% in 1916 $1500 (all matching)

This is collectible, but lower grade so just above shooter prices: $850-$1000.

None of these are particularly rare. Condition could drive it below or slightly above my estimates.

Check out some of the more reasonable online dealers like Checkpoint Charlies... I don't have any interest in his business, and have not been a customer, but have heard positive things about him.

For example... here's a 42 BYF described as "dipped blue" - probably a refinish:

http://www.checkpointcharlies.com/sh...9&categoryid=9

Marc

01-02-2011, 04:14 PM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	I think that the following are reasonable offers, assuming functionally excellent, all matching parts and a non-matching original period correct magazine: 1. A 1942 BYF that has been reblued $1000 (all matching) Offer $700 Buy at $750 or less 2. A DWM 80% blue made in 1916 $1400 (all matching) At this level it is not collectible, so shooter prices. $800 - $850 3. A DWM 85% in 1916 $1500 (all matching) This is collectible, but lower grade so just above shooter prices: $850-$1000. None of these are particularly rare. Condition could drive it below or slightly above my estimates. Check out some of the more reasonable online dealers like Checkpoint Charlies... I don't have any interest in his business, and have not been a customer, but have heard positive things about him. For example... here's a 42 BYF described as "dipped blue" - probably a refinish: http://www.checkpointcharlies.com/sh...9&categoryid=9 Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.