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Originally Posted by rexmerdinus
Still, though, can someone give me a ballpark so I can tell the current owner what she might expect to get?
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You didn't post your location, but if you (or her) are selling on GB, you will likely run into interstate transactions. GB charges the seller, shipping is another cost, and FFL fees enter into it as well. Depending on what you decide and where/how it is shipped, I would figure about $75-$100 for the above costs.
There may also be local/state restrictions on the origin of this Luger. The lady may have to have notarized statements, any documents on how it was obtained, who owned it, was it licensed, etc. She may even have to surrender it to the local authorities for a time. In my state, it can't just appear out of the blue. It has to have a 'paper trail' (registered history).
If you're looking for a figure to give her for YOU to buy it, I would use Cabela's figure. It's what she would get if she took it down there herself - and don't be surprised if she does just that. And sells it to them. (It happens all too frequently).
If you go for the larger selling price, let her know it can be a while before it sells. Not every collector is on GB daily, and not every one is looking for this particular variation.
Helping an old lady with an unregistered war souvenir can be a time consuming and frustrating hassle. All too often, another "friend" will just happen by and offer to buy it from her with no questions asked. At a low price.
Just my $.02...
Oh, another thought...The actual serial number is important. It should include the suffix letter under the frame number. There may even be issues with the serial number if it is a legitimate number. Others can explain the yearly issuance of serial numbers and suffixes, but there may be other Lugers with the same number. It's important to accurately describe the year, manufacturer, suffix, and any other identifying markings.