Re: Work and Valuation
Hi Dwight,
A Luger may have two different types of value; collector value and shooter value.
To have collector value a Luger must be all original (as indicated by matching numbers), not refinished, and have at least about 60% original blue. If a Luger meets this minimal tests, then its collector value is determined by its condition and to which variation it belongs.
A mismatched Luger, or a Luger that has been refinished, has no collector value. It doesnâ??t matter how mismatched it may be, or how many times it has been refinished.
To have shooter value a Luger must be mechanically sound, including having a shootable bore. â??Shootable boreâ? means enough rifling left to produce groups rather than a shotgun pattern on the target.
The Luger you describe has neither collector value nor shooter value. To restore some shooter value all of its mechanical ills would need to be repaired. For the specific Luger mentioned, this work may be extensive. A chamber defect like the one described can be the result of a dangerously over-pressure cartridge. This cartridge may have cracked the breechblock, the barrel extension, and the frame in addition to stretching out the chamber. This Luger is a wall hanger, and a money pit to try and fix :-(
Hope this helps some!
Best regards,
Kyrie
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