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06-28-2010, 09:35 PM | #1 |
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Whats it worth? My 1st Luger (rig) purchase
Well I'm a brand new member and just couldn't help but ask the pro's a ballpark value of my Luger. (I got 1 collectors opinion $4500) I know its almost impossible to value a gun without a "hands on" veiwing but please feel free to reply with your opinons. THANKS!
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06-28-2010, 10:00 PM | #2 |
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I'm seeing a fairly common Mauser gun in extraordinary condition. I'll go out on a limb far enough to say that with both magazines matching it is well above average. $4500 seems pretty high, I'd be closer to $3000, but I don't see enough like that to give an educated guess. Lets see what the more advanced collectors weigh in at.
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Thanks for the input DJU. I've taken is down and all numbers match. In my opinion the gun is 98%+ The holster is stamped bla/1941 P.08 on the back. Maybe I should've bought a "shooter" instead, I WANT TO SHOOT IT...
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06-28-2010, 10:28 PM | #4 |
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Need clear pictures please?
Like new guns, make us nervous, so crystal clear pictures are a must. I would like to see pictures of the toggles, the toggles ramps, and the top of the center link and chamber marking, also rear of frame. So far so good, I do see some inconsistency in the side plate finish and the rest of the gun. We don't miss much, so be prepared for some questions. Thanks for posting Vern |
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I'm trying my best on the pictures, maybe I need a different camera?? Here are some more. You are correct there is a little "holster wear" on the side plate. I'm 100% sure that this is the original finish. Hope these pics help
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06-28-2010, 10:57 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the input DJU. I've taken is down and all numbers match. In my opinion the gun is 98%+ The holster is stamped bla/1941 P.08 on the back. Maybe I should've bought a "shooter" instead, I WANT TO SHOOT IT...
Well go buy another Luger to shoot...The hit you would take if you broke a part (unlikely) would pay for a shooter. There. Now you have an excuse to go buy another... dju |
06-29-2010, 12:37 AM | #7 |
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Finally got some better pics and re-sized them...
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06-29-2010, 12:40 AM | #8 |
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Anymore needed?
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06-29-2010, 02:53 AM | #9 |
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Hi:
I have a byf 41 rig similar to yours, except that it has the black grips (Black Widow). Frankly, since I have a simmilar one, I'd appraise yours at at least three million dollars! Ha! Anyway, it looks like there is something wrong with your hold-open device. Does the pistol "hold open" properly on an empty magazine? Sieger |
06-29-2010, 07:39 AM | #10 |
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I think I will go with what David said around $3000
There is a gun similar to yours on the Simpson LTD web site for $3200 and it is actually in slightly better condition, but without the matching mags. so Ok add another $500 for $3500. Simpson LTD is usually high retail. http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...82c45330f48742 I know very little about holsters, so looking at the gun alone. Holsters can be very tricky will let others talk on that subject. Sieger: Good eyes! Vern |
06-29-2010, 08:03 AM | #11 |
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Please another better lighted photo in sharp focus of the serial numbers on the front of the frame. The existing photo appears that these numbers are not struck consistently as deep as the numbers on the rest of the gun. A fine weapon in excellent shape, and if you are going to shoot it (JUST ONCE OCCASION so you can say that you did- This is COLLECTOR GRADE).
I would not use anything that might be too strong for it... I recommend Winchester white bulk box of 100 usually available at Walmart would be a good choice... make sure you have adequately lubricated the gun when you shoot it, and don't get oil on the grips. Don't store the gun in the holster... fill the holster with bubble wrap to maintain it's shape. place something (like a layer of bubble wrap) inside the holster belt loops to make sure they don't get flattened out, and get a piece of wood the size of a magazine to keep the mag pocket in shape. Don't keep the holster buckled... opening and closing a leather belt/buckle that is 69 years old is asking for devaluation of the holster. No shoe polish, just a soft buffing brush to clean the holster. Best of luck with you, and I agree that you should buy yourself a shooter.
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06-29-2010, 12:08 PM | #12 |
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You can improve your pictures by taking them in diffuse light. Don't use a flash. If you have a white sheet you can drape it over the area you're photographing at outdoors and end up with pretty even diffuse light.
You need to be able to control the focus on your camera for closeups. Your camera may have a "closeup" mode (the icon looks like a flower on many cameras). Use a tripod to hold the camera. It lets you concentrate on focus and exposure instead of the framing. A steady camera will help your camera focus better... Nice Luger! I really like Mausers of that period... Marc |
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Took a few more pics hope they show the serial number a little better. Forgot to mention that on the back of the holster is bla/41 and P.08. (any importance?) thanks again for taking the time to look at my gun.
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The problem with pictures, are in fact that they are pictures.
We are analyzing your gun based on pictures so there is always a chance we are wrong in our assumptions, a trick of light, the angle of the shot, a little under exposure, it does not take much to make a perfectly good gun suspect here on the other end of the internet. We are bombarded with non original guns. I think I see softening of the proofs on the right side of the gun, and on the SN below the barrel on the frame. This would indicate a refinished gun, maybe a very very long time ago. Remember near perfect guns make us nervous Just telling you what I see Please notice how the outer numbers are worn but the center is not on the 656, this would not happen naturally during the stamping process, it could happen if a professional restorer, took care not to remove original proofs during the restoration process. Vern |
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Jason, you came to a forum that specilizes in Lugers, and that has seen many, many VERY well restored guns, so YES, we are going to have some doubt on a very nice gun. Not sure why you feel you are being crucified or tormented? (my words since you didn't say that, but you made several comments about you knew your gun would be suspect). Well hell yeah, there are a couple of guys in the Pennsylvania area that re-do guns and match them up with two matching magazines (which is rare in itself), so yes, we are very careful.
Take a bright light, shine it on the finish, it should look slightly rusty colored, deep into the bluing. This is CORRECT, it is rust, its called patina and that is what a 60+ yr old gun should look like. As an aside, I never saw what kind of luger it was until I looked close at the pictures. for us non-mauser guys, its good to say 1941 byf mauser, blah, blah Ed
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Hi All:
While we are at it fellows, take a good look at the grips. Either the million dollar chip has started or these are replacements. Also, look at the thickness of the border of the grips, front and back. Well, what do you think? Sieger |
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Jason,
I'm sure that forum members welcome your postings and photos. I understand the frustration and anxiety in the last post. None of the members here are trying to criticize your Luger for the purpose of knocking the value down or cheating you. They are just expressing their opinions based on the information they have. There is a huge amount of "boosting" done with Lugers. It can take many forms. The reason it's done is purely greed. A few hours work, and many thousands of dollars can come home. Most Luger collectors have also been burned at one time or another. The opinions you're getting here are based upon experience, and sometimes very difficult experience. This is a community. I've found it to be welcoming and to have good integrity. - - - - I'm a new collector too. I think you have a beautiful Luger. I frankly wish I could have one as nice. Someday I probably will. The holster marked "bla" carries the mark of holster maker E. G. Leuner in Bautzen, Sachsen. It looks to be in good condition. There are expert holster restorers on this site that can give more informed opinions. I can't tell because of lack of detail in the photographs, but I think you have Haneal manufactured extruded magazines. They look right from what I can discern. You know the provenance of the rig. If this was a "bring back" from the WW-II European war theater, it's possible that the seller has an authorization from the US forces called a "bring back paper". If you can contact the seller, ask him if he might be able to locate this. Having a complete original rig with bring back papers increases it's value. It's not a matter of whether anyone believes your provenance or not... The papers (if they can be found) are part of the history of your rig. One of our members is collecting "bring back stories" for inclusion in an upcoming book he's writing. If you could get details of how this pistol was acquired I know it would be appreciated. - - - - Photography is, as you note, a hobby / profession all to itself. There are some inexpensive and relatively easy ways to improve pictures, which is why I shared some hints in my last post. I wasn't criticizing your skills or equipment, only trying to help. Better pictures mean that people here can be more helpful. Of course, there's nothing like seeing something in person. Marc |
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This is the " New Collectors Forum" It's meant to be a learning experience for everyone, I thought I was doing that. If I offended you it was not meant that way.
I talked a lot about the need for quality pictures and we very very often tell members to insist on 3 day at home inspections. There is a very real reason behind this. Attached is a picture of a gun I recently bought, the top left picture is the one posted for purchase ( enlarged slightly), that is a very good picture, even when compared to another gun only a few serial numbers apart ( upper right) it still looks pretty darn good. True the fonts are off ever so slightly but that is common to this model, so not a major issue. Look at the different shades and hue between the three different cameras, this is a factor of the camera and has nothing to do with the user, but it makes analyzing a gun using pictures much more difficult that you may realize. Bottom left is a very high resolution picture, here you start to see an issue, obvious sanding marks and the picture bottom right you can see an over stamp of the 9. What I can not show you is that with a hand held loop, I can actually see a "6" under the "9" It doesn't matter if it was done a year ago or 65 years ago, that side plate is not original to the gun. I still bought the gun because it is near perfect in every other way and was fairly priced. I am always looking for a good deal. Anyway, no offense intended. Everyone has an opinion, I am not always right. Good luck in your future collecting Vern |
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