1918 Artillery Question

bobs · 01-16-2014, 12:03 PM

I am looking at a 1918 Artillery luger that has some problems, missing rear site and broken barrel extension. Asking price $1000. My first reaction is to let it go because of the broken barrel extension. Don't know what caused break, but probably over pressure from ammo used. I know I can find parts, but will the gun still be usable? All numbers I have seen so far match, and general condition is good.

Any thoughts.

wlyon · 01-16-2014, 12:40 PM

Sounds like one to leave alone unless you can get it for much less. Without a hands on inspection to see what all is wrong hard to tell anything. Bill

ithacaartist · 01-16-2014, 12:51 PM

If it were a decent-looking example, at best it will be a decent-looking shooter, as it will be cast into this category by having a mis-matched extension and sight assembly. One might obtain these parts, as you say-- ~$1-200 extension, same range, maybe a little more for sight leaf, plus same range for installation. Value you'd be "shooting" for is $1-1.2K for nice Arty shooter. If you were to get it for $400, then fix it, you'd be OK (presuming no other damage).

I'm with Bill.

LU1900 · 01-17-2014, 05:19 AM

Is it the one on a german auction site ?
I see same broken item before very well repared , and the gun shot well now !

bobs · 01-17-2014, 03:48 PM

No it is not. It's at a local gun shop and I've decided to let it pass. Had to many other peoples problems guns that I tried to save. Look only for GOOD collector level antiques.

Arizona Slim · 01-17-2014, 04:29 PM

Hi Bob, I also had an Artillery with the same problems as this one, missing rear sight and a cracked receiver, I believe I paid about $1300. for the parts and labor to get it up and running, and also like this one, mine was otherwise all matching including the grips, however I bought mine at auction quite a few years ago for $56.00, I figure I now have in it about what it is worth should I ever decide to sell it. I think you made the right decision in passing on this one.
I agree wholeheartedly with Bill Lyons and David.

Lon

LU1900 · 01-17-2014, 06:12 PM

So , if not , no problm to put the link from same your's :
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http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=4758634

01-16-2014, 12:03 PM	#1
bobs User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1918 Artillery Question I am looking at a 1918 Artillery luger that has some problems, missing rear site and broken barrel extension. Asking price $1000. My first reaction is to let it go because of the broken barrel extension. Don't know what caused break, but probably over pressure from ammo used. I know I can find parts, but will the gun still be usable? All numbers I have seen so far match, and general condition is good. Any thoughts.

01-16-2014, 12:40 PM	#2
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 3,144 Thanked 2,531 Times in 943 Posts	Sounds like one to leave alone unless you can get it for much less. Without a hands on inspection to see what all is wrong hard to tell anything. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

01-16-2014, 12:51 PM	#3
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,289 Thanks: 7,043 Thanked 2,482 Times in 1,323 Posts	If it were a decent-looking example, at best it will be a decent-looking shooter, as it will be cast into this category by having a mis-matched extension and sight assembly. One might obtain these parts, as you say-- ~$1-200 extension, same range, maybe a little more for sight leaf, plus same range for installation. Value you'd be "shooting" for is $1-1.2K for nice Arty shooter. If you were to get it for $400, then fix it, you'd be OK (presuming no other damage). I'm with Bill. __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

01-17-2014, 05:19 AM	#4
LU1900 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FRANCE Posts: 905 Thanks: 37 Thanked 466 Times in 195 Posts	Is it the one on a german auction site ? I see same broken item before very well repared , and the gun shot well now ! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Best regards from France...Patrice https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2016/03/1...nd-snail-drum/

01-17-2014, 06:12 PM	#7
LU1900 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FRANCE Posts: 905 Thanks: 37 Thanked 466 Times in 195 Posts	So , if not , no problm to put the link from same your's : / http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=4758634 __________________ Best regards from France...Patrice https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2016/03/1...nd-snail-drum/

01-17-2014, 03:48 PM	#5
bobs User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No it is not. It's at a local gun shop and I've decided to let it pass. Had to many other peoples problems guns that I tried to save. Look only for GOOD collector level antiques.

01-17-2014, 04:29 PM	#6
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Hi Bob, I also had an Artillery with the same problems as this one, missing rear sight and a cracked receiver, I believe I paid about $1300. for the parts and labor to get it up and running, and also like this one, mine was otherwise all matching including the grips, however I bought mine at auction quite a few years ago for $56.00, I figure I now have in it about what it is worth should I ever decide to sell it. I think you made the right decision in passing on this one. I agree wholeheartedly with Bill Lyons and David. Lon