Patience pays

Mike B · 09-16-2014, 12:01 AM

Greetings from South Louisiana,
For lack of something else to do, I sat in front of my computer Friday, Saturday and Sunday and watched EVERY Luger that went on the block during the Rock Island Auction. I thought if I waited long enough, one or more Lugers would go through somewhat un-noticed. I was actually waiting for a 1937 Dutch Mauser Banner to come on the block when this beautiful 1906 DWM commercial came by. The Luger was mounted in a striking display case with, besides the Luger, there is a take down tool, cleaning rod, pin removal tool, and two extra commercial mags in addition to the Cal 9 mag mounted in the pistol. The Luger has 98% original finish and completely matched. It is BUG proofed with NO GERMANY stamp.The hammer price was $2500.00, which I feel is a very fair price.
Mike

BTW: I got the Dutch Banner for the same price.

siegersallee · 09-16-2014, 07:42 AM

Would you happen to remember what the unit marked, 1910 DWM rig with 2 matching magazines sold for?

RIA does not yet have the list of realized prices for the auction up yet, unless I have missed something.

guns3545 · 09-16-2014, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siegersallee

Would you happen to remember what the unit marked, 1910 DWM rig with 2 matching magazines sold for?

RIA does not yet have the list of realized prices for the auction up yet, unless I have missed something.

The Hammer Price was $3500.00. Plus 15 percent Buyers Premium.

John

roadkill1 · 09-16-2014, 12:19 PM

Mike:

Beautiful 1906 Comm. at a super price. Congrats.

Ron

Ron Wood · 09-16-2014, 12:38 PM

Boy, you had to wait nearly all day for the fish to bite, but when it did you landed a whopper! Good going, it looks like a dandy. And a Dutch banner to boot...very nearly two guns for the price of one

Ron

John Sabato · 09-16-2014, 01:20 PM

+1 on what Ron said Mike... You must be a fisherman to be patient enough to wait for a deal, but you didn't hesitate when it came. Congrats!

mrerick · 09-16-2014, 06:31 PM

Congratulations Mike! Beautiful!

Sergio Natali · 09-17-2014, 07:29 AM

Congratulations Mike, I'm dead envious!

Sergio

Douglas Jr. · 09-17-2014, 12:24 PM

Remarkable accomplishment!
Congratulations.

Michael Zeleny · 09-18-2014, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike B

Greetings from South Louisiana,
For lack of something else to do, I sat in front of my computer Friday, Saturday and Sunday and watched EVERY Luger that went on the block during the Rock Island Auction. I thought if I waited long enough, one or more Lugers would go through somewhat un-noticed. I was actually waiting for a 1937 Dutch Mauser Banner to come on the block when this beautiful 1906 DWM commercial came by. The Luger was mounted in a striking display case with, besides the Luger, there is a take down tool, cleaning rod, pin removal tool, and two extra commercial mags in addition to the Cal 9 mag mounted in the pistol. The Luger has 98% original finish and completely matched. It is BUG proofed with NO GERMANY stamp.The hammer price was $2500.00, which I feel is a very fair price.
Mike

BTW: I got the Dutch Banner for the same price.

This 1937 Dutch Mauser Banner sold for $8,625.00.

Mike B · 09-18-2014, 05:05 AM

Mauser Dutch Contract Model 1934 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3483 (Sale Order: 484 of 857)

Sold for: $2,500.00 to YOU

Michael Zeleny · 09-18-2014, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike B

Mauser Dutch Contract Model 1934 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #3483 (Sale Order: 484 of 857)

Sold for: $2,500.00 to YOU

Thanks for your clarification. I owh 2259, so the sale result of 2180 was of particular interest.

09-16-2014, 12:01 AM	#1
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Patience pays Greetings from South Louisiana, For lack of something else to do, I sat in front of my computer Friday, Saturday and Sunday and watched EVERY Luger that went on the block during the Rock Island Auction. I thought if I waited long enough, one or more Lugers would go through somewhat un-noticed. I was actually waiting for a 1937 Dutch Mauser Banner to come on the block when this beautiful 1906 DWM commercial came by. The Luger was mounted in a striking display case with, besides the Luger, there is a take down tool, cleaning rod, pin removal tool, and two extra commercial mags in addition to the Cal 9 mag mounted in the pistol. The Luger has 98% original finish and completely matched. It is BUG proofed with NO GERMANY stamp.The hammer price was $2500.00, which I feel is a very fair price. Mike BTW: I got the Dutch Banner for the same price. Attached Thumbnails

09-16-2014, 07:42 AM	#2
siegersallee User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 292 Thanks: 107 Thanked 57 Times in 34 Posts	Would you happen to remember what the unit marked, 1910 DWM rig with 2 matching magazines sold for? RIA does not yet have the list of realized prices for the auction up yet, unless I have missed something. __________________ "Für Gott, Kaiser, und Vaterland" -seeking: Erfrut Mag 1229 (no script)

09-16-2014, 12:38 PM	#5
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,020 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,174 Times in 1,701 Posts	Boy, you had to wait nearly all day for the fish to bite, but when it did you landed a whopper! Good going, it looks like a dandy. And a Dutch banner to boot...very nearly two guns for the price of one Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

09-16-2014, 01:20 PM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	+1 on what Ron said Mike... You must be a fisherman to be patient enough to wait for a deal, but you didn't hesitate when it came. Congrats! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-16-2014, 06:31 PM	#7
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Congratulations Mike! Beautiful! __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

09-16-2014, 12:19 PM	#4
roadkill1 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 127 Thanks: 166 Thanked 129 Times in 63 Posts	Mike: Beautiful 1906 Comm. at a super price. Congrats. Ron

09-17-2014, 07:29 AM	#8
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	Congratulations Mike, I'm dead envious! Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

09-17-2014, 12:24 PM	#9
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Remarkable accomplishment! Congratulations.

09-18-2014, 05:05 AM	#11
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Which Banner Mauser Dutch Contract Model 1934 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Lot #3483 (Sale Order: 484 of 857) Sold for: $2,500.00 to YOU