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John D. · 03-24-2003, 08:56 PM

Hi Tim,

First - I agree with Lonnie - a 1917 should have a hold open..???

Second - I've been watching Arty's for a while, as I'd like to get one for my collection.. With both front/rear fine tunes in the condition you say, my guess about $1200 - $1500. Towards the higher end, they will have a proper mag (wood base, which your's have) and average wear. Towards the lower end, the bore is typically bad, and with heavier freckling/pitting present. Unmatched Arty's will be about $800 - $1000.

Your 2nd. variation snail mag. sounds terrific.! These are all over the map - from $1050, to a high I noted at $1565 on an auction site recently. My guess is about $1150 - $1300..???

Anyway - hope this helps!..!

03-24-2003, 08:56 PM	#3
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	Hi Tim, First - I agree with Lonnie - a 1917 should have a hold open..??? Second - I've been watching Arty's for a while, as I'd like to get one for my collection.. With both front/rear fine tunes in the condition you say, my guess about $1200 - $1500. Towards the higher end, they will have a proper mag (wood base, which your's have) and average wear. Towards the lower end, the bore is typically bad, and with heavier freckling/pitting present. Unmatched Arty's will be about $800 - $1000. Your 2nd. variation snail mag. sounds terrific.! These are all over the map - from $1050, to a high I noted at $1565 on an auction site recently. My guess is about $1150 - $1300..??? Anyway - hope this helps!..!