I would have to side with DonVoight on this one... Unless you have some money burning a hole in your pocket, and the spirit of an adventuresome machinist/blacksmith... this pistol would be a project to learn on...
I believe also like Ithacaartist David, that "With the proper set-up" and an experienced machinist hand, this pistol could at least "look" normal again... and possibly function.
The ear would have to be properly re-bent COLD... Any heating that took place would alter the temper of the ear... which you may not recognize must be tough enough to withstand being slammed by the toggle knob each and every shot. Any action taken to soften the frame ear would mean the end of life for that ear.
I would love to see a complete photo essay of all of the parts that shown in clear focus closeups, and from many angles to see if the cause of the damage could be determined, and to make a final judgement on whether or not the pistol is salvageable as a shooter...
Without that evaluation, I would place the value at the price of a "parts kit"... Maybe $500-600 range.
The frame could always be used for rough fitting and sanding new custom grips for Lugers.
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