1915 Luger, what to look for

Garwee · 10-03-2014, 02:48 PM

Friend is interested in buying a 1915 Luger, this is a picture of it taken last night, the offered price is $1400 down from $1600, I'm not sure it's worth it considering the mag doesn't have the correct base, which I'm sure he could buy,

What should we look for, on the frame under the serial number it's stamped GERMANY, on top the date is 1915 the SN appears to be 8938 , the lever under the SN has a 38 only, the trigger doesn't appear to be blued not does that first lever,

We've been told the levers should be strawed I presume that means not blued, any help on determining what to look for or what it's worth would be helpful or if it's a parts gun, it's his first investment into Lugers

Should 38 be stamped on the frame above the trigger in the large square area as well?
At least others I've seen pictured are stamped with the last two of the SN in that position.

mrerick · 10-03-2014, 10:35 PM

It's a mismatch or has been manipulated... Side plate is missing a number. Military Lugers would not have the "GERMANY" import mark, which is more likely stamped on a Alphabet Commercial frame. Safety lever should be strawed. Grip has the million dollar chip. Font of digits on the receiver don't look like DWM dies to me.

Is this one in 9mm or .30 Luger caliber?

As a mismatch it may be worth $600 if it functions properly. Certainly would not be collectable if my observations are correct.

Marc

Garwee · 10-03-2014, 11:17 PM

yes it is functional it is 9mm

alanint · 10-04-2014, 07:11 AM

A mismatch. It looks like someone tried to number the upper to the frame.
Worth around $600, as mentioned.

10-03-2014, 02:48 PM	#1
Garwee New User Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1915 Luger, what to look for Friend is interested in buying a 1915 Luger, this is a picture of it taken last night, the offered price is $1400 down from $1600, I'm not sure it's worth it considering the mag doesn't have the correct base, which I'm sure he could buy, What should we look for, on the frame under the serial number it's stamped GERMANY, on top the date is 1915 the SN appears to be 8938 , the lever under the SN has a 38 only, the trigger doesn't appear to be blued not does that first lever, We've been told the levers should be strawed I presume that means not blued, any help on determining what to look for or what it's worth would be helpful or if it's a parts gun, it's his first investment into Lugers Should 38 be stamped on the frame above the trigger in the large square area as well? At least others I've seen pictured are stamped with the last two of the SN in that position.

10-03-2014, 10:35 PM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	It's a mismatch or has been manipulated... Side plate is missing a number. Military Lugers would not have the "GERMANY" import mark, which is more likely stamped on a Alphabet Commercial frame. Safety lever should be strawed. Grip has the million dollar chip. Font of digits on the receiver don't look like DWM dies to me. Is this one in 9mm or .30 Luger caliber? As a mismatch it may be worth $600 if it functions properly. Certainly would not be collectable if my observations are correct. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-03-2014, 11:17 PM	#3
Garwee New User Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yes it is functional it is 9mm

10-04-2014, 07:11 AM	#4
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	A mismatch. It looks like someone tried to number the upper to the frame. Worth around $600, as mentioned.