1920 commerical

luckyluke77 · 01-26-2007, 12:07 PM

what would be reasonable price for a mint, 99%, 1920 commerical 30 cal.. the gun was not made, i am advised for export but rather was sold within Germany. Thanks

thegundude · 01-26-2007, 12:24 PM

I saw one like that go for just under $1,300 on GunBroker about a year ago... I'm not sure if todays prices would put it higher or not.

Pictures would help.

Dwight Gruber · 01-26-2007, 12:56 PM

$1,300 for such a gun with no other interesting characteristics is robbery. Half that is more reasonable.

--Dwight

Edward Tinker · 01-26-2007, 01:02 PM

If 99% then it should be top end, I say around $900 to $1100, maybe a bit more. "1920" commericials are the most common and found in very nice condition, frequently. Their value will not go up like others.

Ed

policeluger · 01-26-2007, 02:34 PM

DG...come out of the cave...

SS109 · 01-30-2007, 03:40 PM

I just bought a 80% 1923 Luger in .30Cal for $700 on Auction Arms. Mine does have an import mark under the barrel.

Pete Ebbink · 01-30-2007, 03:46 PM

Some guys keep buying "run of the mill" 1920's commercial lugers over at Simpsons in the $ 1100-1400 price range.

See the "holds" on a few this week :

Selling prices may not be the same as asking prices posted, though...

http://www.simpsonltd.com/index.php?...sort=2a&page=2

http://www.simpsonltd.com/index.php?...sort=2a&page=3

Having said that, there are Dwight-type bargains out there still. This 1920's commerical went for only
$ 805 in the past October 2006 James D. Julia auction :

Here was how they described it :

" *1920 COMMERCIAL DWM LUGER. Cal. 30 Luger. SN 8029i. Blue finish with 3-3/4Ã¢?Â tapered rnd bbl, fixed sights & full checkered walnut grips with one correct, unmarked, wood base magazine. Right side of receiver is marked Ã¢??GERMANYÃ¢?Â. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips, bolt & toggle link which are unnumbered. Overall retains most of its orig factory blue with slight muzzle & sharp edge wear. Retains about 60% straw colors. Mechanics are fine, bright bore, pitted in grooves. Magazine shows surface staining. Grips are very fine. 4-58992 JR288 (500-1,000) "

Aaron · 01-30-2007, 05:09 PM

Luger fans are eventually going to realize that since post war Mauser Lugers are already bringing prices of $900 to $1400 depending on condition and factory boxed accessories, a mint 1920 Luger of prewar quality is certainly underpriced in many cases. IMHO, such examples have an honest value of at least $1300.

Dante Di Pietro Jr. · 01-30-2007, 05:32 PM

I have a 1923 5 digit 90%+ nice grips proper mag paid $700 out of a shop, I value it at $900.00 but who knows I saw a black widow mag sell on ebay for close to $300 go figure.

tudorbug · 02-01-2007, 09:05 AM

Here is one listed on Simpson Ltd. that is absolutely beautiful! With holster and tool, 99% blue and 99% straw and $2195!

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...646c0e07a4434b

A very nice looking Luger. I keep being tempted but the price is so high!

David

01-26-2007, 12:07 PM	#1
luckyluke77 User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1920 commerical what would be reasonable price for a mint, 99%, 1920 commerical 30 cal.. the gun was not made, i am advised for export but rather was sold within Germany. Thanks

01-26-2007, 12:24 PM	#2
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	I saw one like that go for just under $1,300 on GunBroker about a year ago... I'm not sure if todays prices would put it higher or not. Pictures would help. __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

01-26-2007, 01:02 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	If 99% then it should be top end, I say around $900 to $1100, maybe a bit more. "1920" commericials are the most common and found in very nice condition, frequently. Their value will not go up like others. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-30-2007, 03:40 PM	#6
SS109 User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jefferson, CO Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just bought a 80% 1923 Luger in .30Cal for $700 on Auction Arms. Mine does have an import mark under the barrel. __________________ 1916 LP08 1923 9mm P08 Commercial Import 1920 .30 Luger Commercial

01-26-2007, 12:56 PM	#3
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	$1,300 for such a gun with no other interesting characteristics is robbery. Half that is more reasonable. --Dwight

01-26-2007, 02:34 PM	#5
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	DG...come out of the cave...

01-30-2007, 03:46 PM	#7
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Some guys keep buying "run of the mill" 1920's commercial lugers over at Simpsons in the $ 1100-1400 price range. See the "holds" on a few this week : Selling prices may not be the same as asking prices posted, though... http://www.simpsonltd.com/index.php?...sort=2a&page=2 http://www.simpsonltd.com/index.php?...sort=2a&page=3 Having said that, there are Dwight-type bargains out there still. This 1920's commerical went for only $ 805 in the past October 2006 James D. Julia auction : Here was how they described it : " *1920 COMMERCIAL DWM LUGER. Cal. 30 Luger. SN 8029i. Blue finish with 3-3/4Ã¢?Â tapered rnd bbl, fixed sights & full checkered walnut grips with one correct, unmarked, wood base magazine. Right side of receiver is marked Ã¢??GERMANYÃ¢?Â. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips, bolt & toggle link which are unnumbered. Overall retains most of its orig factory blue with slight muzzle & sharp edge wear. Retains about 60% straw colors. Mechanics are fine, bright bore, pitted in grooves. Magazine shows surface staining. Grips are very fine. 4-58992 JR288 (500-1,000) "

01-30-2007, 05:09 PM	#8
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Luger fans are eventually going to realize that since post war Mauser Lugers are already bringing prices of $900 to $1400 depending on condition and factory boxed accessories, a mint 1920 Luger of prewar quality is certainly underpriced in many cases. IMHO, such examples have an honest value of at least $1300.

01-30-2007, 05:32 PM	#9
Dante Di Pietro Jr. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have a 1923 5 digit 90%+ nice grips proper mag paid $700 out of a shop, I value it at $900.00 but who knows I saw a black widow mag sell on ebay for close to $300 go figure.

02-01-2007, 09:05 AM	#10
tudorbug Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	Here is one listed on Simpson Ltd. that is absolutely beautiful! With holster and tool, 99% blue and 99% straw and $2195! http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...646c0e07a4434b A very nice looking Luger. I keep being tempted but the price is so high! David