Re: Vlaue of Luger
Thanks for taking time to provide so much detail. Unfortunately, some of the details raise more questions so some additional information may be needed. In particular, the marking 48 on extractor and �¶n frame above s/n" are unusual. The only number on extractor should be last two digits of gun s/n (71). If it is a small 48, the extractor has been replaced post-manufacture. Second, 30 luger is a commercial caliber and all the German mil lugers of 1940 are 9mm. Look on underside of barrel and see what s/n is stamped there. Does it match the frame number? Also, the important part of the s/n is the script letter UNDER the digits stamped on front of the frame. That letter can be helpful. Finally, the script letter on magazine is actually a single letter, perhaps a w or u or something else. The value of a mil holster of ca 1940 is a bit less than for an unmarked commercial holster--the tool, if unmarked, is worth around $40.
A 30 luger with replacement parts has value around $350. If all original and an exotic 1940 Mauser commercial of some form with strawed parts, it could be a $3000+ luger. A little more infor would help to better id it.
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