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mrerick · 06-10-2018, 09:40 PM

One of your Lugers 3757 (with suffix "n" or "p") looks to have been refinished and buffed heavily. This is probably how it lost it's date on the chamber. This considerably reduces it's collector interest and financial value. Generally these are considered "shooter" Lugers.

As Jerry mentions, don't take them to someone unless they have experience working on Lugers. Just leave them alone if you want to sell them, since they have more value when not messed with by someone.

If you intend to keep them, start by carefully removing the grips (don't lift them too far off the frame before sliding them out of their position) and using preserving gun oil to stabilize the metal parts.

We have a good FAQ document that you will find helpful. Just click on FAQ at the top of forum pages.

06-10-2018, 09:40 PM	#8
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	One of your Lugers 3757 (with suffix "n" or "p") looks to have been refinished and buffed heavily. This is probably how it lost it's date on the chamber. This considerably reduces it's collector interest and financial value. Generally these are considered "shooter" Lugers. As Jerry mentions, don't take them to someone unless they have experience working on Lugers. Just leave them alone if you want to sell them, since they have more value when not messed with by someone. If you intend to keep them, start by carefully removing the grips (don't lift them too far off the frame before sliding them out of their position) and using preserving gun oil to stabilize the metal parts. We have a good FAQ document that you will find helpful. Just click on FAQ at the top of forum pages. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.