Help on Value 1915 Luger

manitou210 · 09-03-2010, 01:27 AM

Have I beleive is called a artillery model, good shootable condition, wood good, 2 clips, thinking of selling ||||?
manitou

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mrerick · 09-03-2010, 08:38 AM

Hi, and welcome to the forum.

Are you in need of information about your Luger?

From what I can see, it is a 1915 in original finish. On top there should be either the ornate letters "DWM" or the name "Erfurt" under a crown.

Some better photographs that are more in focus will be needed to tell you much about your gun. Take them out of doors in indirect sunlight and don't use the flash.

Marc

DavidJayUden · 09-03-2010, 09:13 AM

Depending on lots of variables, $1500 to $3000.
Like Marc said, more pictures and detailed description is needed.
dju

tau-delt · 09-03-2010, 10:51 AM

Marc.... Erfurt only made artillery models in 1914 so it should be a DWM ...

policeluger · 09-03-2010, 11:13 AM

Looks like damage to rear sight.....cracked and repaired??

mrerick · 09-03-2010, 11:20 AM

Dave, Thanks - I have to hit the books!

Mauser720 · 09-03-2010, 12:25 PM

Manitou210 -

I think I can see a "1915" date on your receiver. May we see more pictures, such as a picture from the top side, looking down at the chamber and toggle?

What is the serial number and suffix?

Do the last two digits of your serial number match the two digit numbers that you see on other places on the pistol?

What type of bottom does the magazine have? What number is on that magazine?

Have you had the grips off? (Please be careful about taking the left grip off, or you may chip the wood out under the safety lever.) Does the two digit number on the inside of the grips match the last two digits of the serial number?

As you can tell, matching numbers are big deal when it comes to value.

lugerholsterrepair · 09-03-2010, 03:39 PM

The left side of the forward (Barrel) adjustable Artillery sight appears to be missing...This alone would drop the value to a low shooter price. $900 IMO at best. Again... depending on other variables.
matching numbers are big deal when it comes to value. And the sight base is a matching #
Jerry Burney

wlyon · 09-03-2010, 07:05 PM

Jerry
Help, Cannot see what part is missing? Bill

lugerholsterrepair · 09-03-2010, 07:25 PM

Bill, I could be wrong..The angle of the photo could be misleading me but it appears the ramp below the push in button that raises the sight is gone? A better photo would clear that up.

Jerry Burney

09-03-2010, 01:27 AM	#1
manitou210 New User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help on Value 1915 Luger Have I beleive is called a artillery model, good shootable condition, wood good, 2 clips, thinking of selling \|\|\|\|? manitou [IMG]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c326/manitou210/

09-03-2010, 08:38 AM	#2
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	Hi, and welcome to the forum. Are you in need of information about your Luger? From what I can see, it is a 1915 in original finish. On top there should be either the ornate letters "DWM" or the name "Erfurt" under a crown. Some better photographs that are more in focus will be needed to tell you much about your gun. Take them out of doors in indirect sunlight and don't use the flash. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

09-03-2010, 10:51 AM	#4
tau-delt User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Marc.... Erfurt only made artillery models in 1914 so it should be a DWM ... __________________ dave

09-03-2010, 11:20 AM	#6
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	Dave, Thanks - I have to hit the books! __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

09-03-2010, 12:25 PM	#7
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Manitou210 - I think I can see a "1915" date on your receiver. May we see more pictures, such as a picture from the top side, looking down at the chamber and toggle? What is the serial number and suffix? Do the last two digits of your serial number match the two digit numbers that you see on other places on the pistol? What type of bottom does the magazine have? What number is on that magazine? Have you had the grips off? (Please be careful about taking the left grip off, or you may chip the wood out under the safety lever.) Does the two digit number on the inside of the grips match the last two digits of the serial number? As you can tell, matching numbers are big deal when it comes to value. __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."

09-03-2010, 09:13 AM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Depending on lots of variables, $1500 to $3000. Like Marc said, more pictures and detailed description is needed. dju

09-03-2010, 11:13 AM	#5
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Looks like damage to rear sight.....cracked and repaired??

09-03-2010, 03:39 PM	#8
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,926 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	The left side of the forward (Barrel) adjustable Artillery sight appears to be missing...This alone would drop the value to a low shooter price. $900 IMO at best. Again... depending on other variables. matching numbers are big deal when it comes to value. And the sight base is a matching # Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

09-03-2010, 07:05 PM	#9
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,633 Thanks: 3,173 Thanked 2,555 Times in 954 Posts	Jerry Help, Cannot see what part is missing? Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

09-03-2010, 07:25 PM	#10
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,926 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Bill, I could be wrong..The angle of the photo could be misleading me but it appears the ramp below the push in button that raises the sight is gone? A better photo would clear that up. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."