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mrerick · 12-11-2011, 08:33 PM

Dennis,

Your pictures have enough glare and lack of focus that it's really hard to judge things about your pistol.

Try taking them outdoors in a shaded area (indirect light) without the flash. Use a tripod and the camera's closeup setting (usually looks like a flower symbol) and you'll get pictures that are more usable.

If the area on top of the receiver near the date is just finish damage without pitting or other metal damage, it could have been caused by blood splatter. Blood will de-oxidize and reduce the blued finish.

As it's all matching, and the finish looks original and in a generally good state, your Luger and holster would probably be worth $1500 to a collector. Perhaps more or less depending on things I can't determine from your pictures.

Marc

12-11-2011, 08:33 PM	#1
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	Dennis, Your pictures have enough glare and lack of focus that it's really hard to judge things about your pistol. Try taking them outdoors in a shaded area (indirect light) without the flash. Use a tripod and the camera's closeup setting (usually looks like a flower symbol) and you'll get pictures that are more usable. If the area on top of the receiver near the date is just finish damage without pitting or other metal damage, it could have been caused by blood splatter. Blood will de-oxidize and reduce the blued finish. As it's all matching, and the finish looks original and in a generally good state, your Luger and holster would probably be worth $1500 to a collector. Perhaps more or less depending on things I can't determine from your pictures. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.