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tryceman · 04-22-2006, 03:32 PM

What a piece of machinery

I found a 1918 (double-dated) military DWM about sixty percent...Would anyone (Please) be interested in giving me their opinion of the value of this pistol?
I have some ideas, but I also know what I can get this one for...I'm just trying to strike a bargain with myself.

Thanks,

Tryceman

Stu · 04-22-2006, 03:53 PM

Welcome to the forum. Value depends on a lot of variables, but you've come to the right place to get honest advice.

When you say double dated do you mean it has the 1920 property mark and does it have a police sear safety ? Do the numbers all match ? Is the mag correct for the period ? When you say 60% is that just the finish, what kind of condition is the metal in, any unit markings ?

Sorry for all the questions but depending on a number of factors people might estimate from $500 to quite a bit more depending on the details, (a rare unit mark may add considerably to the value for example, severe pitting exactly the opposite !).

Many would say that any reasonable shootable Luger is now worth at least $500, (you can certainly find someone to pay that, anyway).

A few pictures will bring the estimates flooding in

Stu

Edward Tinker · 04-22-2006, 07:09 PM

Stu said it all and well....

ed

tryceman · 04-23-2006, 12:13 AM

Thanks, Stu, Ed...

Yes, the pistol is a 1918 with the 1920 "double-date" on it. The markings are the standard, and I quote my best info to date " german military receiver proof. Found on DWM lugers 1914-1918"
No add markings were noticed upon initial inspection.
All parts appear to be matching, less the lever on the right side, below the barrel. it is one number off.
The bluing is off a bit, but the metal looks to be very nice.
The wooden grips are worn on the bottom, in the front pretty good on the "inside" grip, anyway. Most of the wear seems to be holster-derived.
This is a full rig, by the way, the holster says "1918 Berkhard" on it. It's rough, but complete, and flexible still.

Thanks,

Keith

04-22-2006, 03:32 PM	#1
tryceman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampabay Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	new to forum, looking for value What a piece of machinery I found a 1918 (double-dated) military DWM about sixty percent...Would anyone (Please) be interested in giving me their opinion of the value of this pistol? I have some ideas, but I also know what I can get this one for...I'm just trying to strike a bargain with myself. Thanks, Tryceman

04-22-2006, 07:09 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	Stu said it all and well.... 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

04-22-2006, 03:53 PM	#2
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Welcome to the forum. Value depends on a lot of variables, but you've come to the right place to get honest advice. When you say double dated do you mean it has the 1920 property mark and does it have a police sear safety ? Do the numbers all match ? Is the mag correct for the period ? When you say 60% is that just the finish, what kind of condition is the metal in, any unit markings ? Sorry for all the questions but depending on a number of factors people might estimate from $500 to quite a bit more depending on the details, (a rare unit mark may add considerably to the value for example, severe pitting exactly the opposite !). Many would say that any reasonable shootable Luger is now worth at least $500, (you can certainly find someone to pay that, anyway). A few pictures will bring the estimates flooding in Stu

04-23-2006, 12:13 AM	#4
tryceman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampabay Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, Stu, Ed... Yes, the pistol is a 1918 with the 1920 "double-date" on it. The markings are the standard, and I quote my best info to date " german military receiver proof. Found on DWM lugers 1914-1918" No add markings were noticed upon initial inspection. All parts appear to be matching, less the lever on the right side, below the barrel. it is one number off. The bluing is off a bit, but the metal looks to be very nice. The wooden grips are worn on the bottom, in the front pretty good on the "inside" grip, anyway. Most of the wear seems to be holster-derived. This is a full rig, by the way, the holster says "1918 Berkhard" on it. It's rough, but complete, and flexible still. Thanks, Keith