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mrerick · 05-21-2012, 10:14 AM

Hi John,

I actually think that David's estimate is high in today's market.

It's true that as the all original matching pistols get closer and closer to factory state their values go quite high, that's because a collector wants one that way.

The etched SSN in a very visible place keeps it from reaching that desired condition at the high end. The matching stock definitely adds to it's value. I think around $2000-$2500 might be closer to current market. Pictures help a lot on this if you can post them.

Now, that said, one with very little usage and wear is certainly more valuable. I just don't think it is that much more valuable.

I don't think it advisable to have the SSN "fixed" because a restored one is considerably less desirable than an original, even with the etched number (which at this point is part of it's history).

If you're looking to sell it directly to a collector, recent auction prices realized may be a good indication.

If you're looking to insure it, you want replacement value. For that look at what a retail dealer (Simpsons, Ltd; Checkpoint Charlies; FGS etc...) would want for one.

Marc

05-21-2012, 10:14 AM	#4
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	Hi John, I actually think that David's estimate is high in today's market. It's true that as the all original matching pistols get closer and closer to factory state their values go quite high, that's because a collector wants one that way. The etched SSN in a very visible place keeps it from reaching that desired condition at the high end. The matching stock definitely adds to it's value. I think around $2000-$2500 might be closer to current market. Pictures help a lot on this if you can post them. Now, that said, one with very little usage and wear is certainly more valuable. I just don't think it is that much more valuable. I don't think it advisable to have the SSN "fixed" because a restored one is considerably less desirable than an original, even with the etched number (which at this point is part of it's history). If you're looking to sell it directly to a collector, recent auction prices realized may be a good indication. If you're looking to insure it, you want replacement value. For that look at what a retail dealer (Simpsons, Ltd; Checkpoint Charlies; FGS etc...) would want for one. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.