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mrerick · 09-20-2013, 06:46 PM

Hello Jeremy, and welcome to the forum.

Looks like a nice military Luger in original finish from WW-I. When you disassemble it you can verify that it is all matching.

The aluminum based magazine is from a later period. Photos of it (including sides and base details) will help identify it.

The finish, including the straw, looks to be in very good condition. Perhaps 95% finish and 80% straw from the photos. You need it in hand to make a closer judgement.

Be very careful when disassembling the grips. In particular the left one (which will easily break up by the safety if you lift it too far off the frame before sliding it away).

You can find retail values on the online websites that sell Lugers. Simpson's Ltd. is one...

Any specific questions?

Marc

09-20-2013, 06:46 PM	#3
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	Hello Jeremy, and welcome to the forum. Looks like a nice military Luger in original finish from WW-I. When you disassemble it you can verify that it is all matching. The aluminum based magazine is from a later period. Photos of it (including sides and base details) will help identify it. The finish, including the straw, looks to be in very good condition. Perhaps 95% finish and 80% straw from the photos. You need it in hand to make a closer judgement. Be very careful when disassembling the grips. In particular the left one (which will easily break up by the safety if you lift it too far off the frame before sliding it away). You can find retail values on the online websites that sell Lugers. Simpson's Ltd. is one... Any specific questions? Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.