Byf 1942 All Matching Luger Value?

S_W_A_T · 11-22-2013, 12:28 AM

Hello all, I need some help valuing a luger that is coming up for auction. http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/ph...ry=0&zip=&kwd= - I plan to bid on it because I like lugers and want to own one but Im totally clueless on a value. Thanks!

DavidJayUden · 11-22-2013, 12:54 AM

S:
I appreciate your interest, however getting your first Luger at auction is not recommended. Do you have the opportunity to disassemble the gun to check for internal numbers and thereby get an honest evaluation? Will your ego make you pay more than it is worth? Auction prices, IMHO, are never bargains, expecially after conquering competing egos, paying sales tax, and FFL transfer fees. Better to hang out here a bit and learn before getting out the checkbook.
But to answer your question, that one is a later production Mauser made gun, code BYF, and with the black grips referred to as the "black widow" model. From what we can see it is matching, but we can't see most of it so that is a crap shoot.
If it matches in and out, and has no big zits that we don't see, I'll guestimate $1500 low end, maybe $2000 tops.
But these things go pretty high at auction, stupid high.
If you proceed, set a limit and stick to it.
And keep us posted.
dju

Maestro · 11-22-2013, 01:22 AM

I agree with David 100%

Also, remember, you can't return the gun bought from the auction, as it's AS-IS. ( except, extremely rare circumstances); however, you can return to a dealer or fellow collector if it's not to your liking, as there's usually 3-5 days inspection period.

Sergio Natali · 11-22-2013, 04:05 AM

First of all welcome to this forum.

I'm sure somebody now thinks: "Oh noo, him again saying the same things again!"

BUT, before you buy your first Luger from the first seller that has put an ad on the net, or even worse getting it from an auction. get yourself some god books, and READ as much as you can on these fashinating guns, you'll see there is always an awful lot to learn.

11-22-2013, 12:28 AM	#1
S_W_A_T New User Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Byf 1942 All Matching Luger Value? Hello all, I need some help valuing a luger that is coming up for auction. http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/ph...ry=0&zip=&kwd= - I plan to bid on it because I like lugers and want to own one but Im totally clueless on a value. Thanks!

11-22-2013, 04:05 AM	#4
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	First of all welcome to this forum. I'm sure somebody now thinks: "Oh noo, him again saying the same things again!" BUT, before you buy your first Luger from the first seller that has put an ad on the net, or even worse getting it from an auction. get yourself some god books, and READ as much as you can on these fashinating guns, you'll see there is always an awful lot to learn. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

11-22-2013, 12:54 AM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	S: I appreciate your interest, however getting your first Luger at auction is not recommended. Do you have the opportunity to disassemble the gun to check for internal numbers and thereby get an honest evaluation? Will your ego make you pay more than it is worth? Auction prices, IMHO, are never bargains, expecially after conquering competing egos, paying sales tax, and FFL transfer fees. Better to hang out here a bit and learn before getting out the checkbook. But to answer your question, that one is a later production Mauser made gun, code BYF, and with the black grips referred to as the "black widow" model. From what we can see it is matching, but we can't see most of it so that is a crap shoot. If it matches in and out, and has no big zits that we don't see, I'll guestimate $1500 low end, maybe $2000 tops. But these things go pretty high at auction, stupid high. If you proceed, set a limit and stick to it. And keep us posted. dju

11-22-2013, 01:22 AM	#3
Maestro User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: "Where the streets have no names" Posts: 504 Thanks: 192 Thanked 200 Times in 136 Posts	I agree with David 100% Also, remember, you can't return the gun bought from the auction, as it's AS-IS. ( except, extremely rare circumstances); however, you can return to a dealer or fellow collector if it's not to your liking, as there's usually 3-5 days inspection period.