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mrerick · 11-02-2013, 08:02 AM

If you're considering buying this as a shooter, be sure that it is mechanically sound and functions properly.

These Mauser made Lugers had the best metallurgy of those manufactured over the years .

It has had an odd refinishing done, and appears to have Swiss pattern grips (which may be original). It's definitely not collectable, and should probably sell somewhere in the middle of the "shooter" price range. David's $500 estimate is at the low end for a non matching shooter. The high end for a 9mm shooter is $1100. I would probably value it slightly higher than $500, perhaps $700. If it really is in .30 Luger (7.65mm) then I agree with David's valuation of $500.

The grips (if original) have some value. So does the WW-II era magazine if it has not been molested by grinding the base or renumbering it.

Marc

11-02-2013, 08:02 AM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	If you're considering buying this as a shooter, be sure that it is mechanically sound and functions properly. These Mauser made Lugers had the best metallurgy of those manufactured over the years . It has had an odd refinishing done, and appears to have Swiss pattern grips (which may be original). It's definitely not collectable, and should probably sell somewhere in the middle of the "shooter" price range. David's $500 estimate is at the low end for a non matching shooter. The high end for a 9mm shooter is $1100. I would probably value it slightly higher than $500, perhaps $700. If it really is in .30 Luger (7.65mm) then I agree with David's valuation of $500. The grips (if original) have some value. So does the WW-II era magazine if it has not been molested by grinding the base or renumbering it. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.