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07-13-2011, 09:28 AM | #1 |
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What is this one worth
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I am new to the hobby and to this wonderful forum. Recently, I am offered this particular Luger from a friend, which, according to him has never been restored in any way. As I am not experienced Lugers, I would like to know some expert comments since these are such strong arguments. (And I have a feeling of the opposite) And also, there is this one part with DWM logo which is numbered 16. I am guessing this should have had the same last two digits of serial number 6710 like every other part. I would really appreciate if you could take a look at the photos and comment. Best, Ron |
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Welcome Ron. I can't argue with the "unrestored" claim as it seems pretty original. Am
I correct in assuming that it is in .30 cal. and not 9mm? Anyway, it is a nice example and one to start the collection off on. It is however a common commercial variety with a new part here and there so not particularly valuable. dju |
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The gun has all original finish and is all matching, as far as can be told from the photos. The "16" on the inside of the rear toggle is an assembly number. The important number is the "10", on the outside, which matches the rest of the gun.
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Hi David,
Many thanks for your kind and quick reply. Actually, it's a 4", 9 mm. Regards, Ron |
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Hi Doug, The #16 is on the middle toggle, which should carry the last two digits of the serial number (see photo of a complete toggle train). Unfortunately this makes this nice gun a mismatch. Regards, Norm
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My eyes are deceiving me. I could have sworn it was the end toggle.
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Hi again, owner says that number on inside front toggle is indeed a 10, which with carefull examination with a lupe proves itself to be a misstamped 0 looking like 6. I would like to know whether this could be true, and anyone came across with such stamping error?
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Hi Ron, Ask for a clearer photo, also one of the left side of the front toggle (the breechblock). Regards, Norm
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This pistol is an Alphabet Commercial. The letter suffix is overstamped with a crown, obliterating what looks like an s or a t. There are a few examples known with this crown overstamp; the examples I have recorded are Police guns. The fact that it is 9mm means that it was rebarrelled, and the c/N on the barrel indicates that it was proofed by the civilian proof house in Berlin. The 9mm caliber with the civilian proof means that it was probably rebarrelled for use by the police, although there are no other police characteristics to confirm this.
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Dwight, would this re-work have been done by the factory? The s/n stamp on the barrel looks authentic DWM.
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Nope. DWM was forbidden to manufacture military arms, which is why the 3 3/4in., .30 cal. barrels. Rebarrelling would have to have been done specifically out of the factory. The typeface for the numbers was pretty common.
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The finish on this pistol looks pretty rough for a commercial..Regardless of what your Friend says..I wouldn't pay a lot for it..depending on what you want of course.
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Matthew..You have a pistol made in 1913 for the military. It was later issued to the Police and a sear safety added. Looks to be in good shape. Are there any number or letters on the grip straps? __________________ Jerry Burney Last edited by lambermk; 07-31-2011 at 12:57 PM. Reason: Spelling |
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Matthew..you are projecting what Dwight is explaining about a commercial pistol onto your Military. Apples and oranges.
Yours is a 4" Military and is in 9MM. Started out that way. It was then placed in a Police unit and remained 9MM. Read the thread..it is very well explained.
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Matthew, Your pistol is in very nice condition. It has had the Police sear safety installed so that affects the value some little bit from a straight 1913 Military. You don't show under the barrel or the stock lug area..does it have a stock lug?
If this was your Grandfathers Luger he likely brought it home from the war? Once sold it will never return. I understand about being unemployed..It's not pleasant.
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1913's are less common than many, but not rare and you do find them with matching numbers, just do a search for 1913 on the forum.
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Any dummy can rebarrel a Luger and add the witness mark. The proof of that is that I've done it.
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