Mark:
I too have been watching this for some time. The Luger looks correct to me……not so sure about the mag as the size of the numbers and the plus not only appear large but very deep. Not sure that the holster, given it condition, adds that much value. But, there is a "marked" take down tool included so the holster plus tool is clearly a plus.
The biggest "issue" with this Luger is the unit mark itself. I do believe that it is a correct/original unit mark. It is my understanding that this unit actually represents MG augmentation companies or units (my words and description) that were added to infantry regiments/divisions after 1914. Moreover, I am not aware of any documentation that allows one to determine what the parent unit affiliation was of the "100 M.G. 6." Perhaps some of our forum friends more familiar with the Imperial Army structure changes during the war can assist/clarify this point more?
I must admit to some bias at this point because I am a BIG FAN of unit marked Lugers and my attraction to them stems from the historical perspective of being able to track the type unit, its place in the Imperial Army structure and its corresponding wartime history. A unit mark of this nature, as I understand it, does not afford such an opportunity.
Again, in my opinion, a 1913 Luger in the condition that this is in should command a price higher than $1400 to $1600 and would if the unit mark was of a more "traditional type unit."
Ron
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