Questions about new Luger

Mwland · 12-09-2011, 10:34 PM

Hi,

I enjoy this forum very much, and now I have the opportunity to get your opinions. I just purchased my first Luger and believe it is a 1923 commercial. Below are photos. The numbers all match, except for the mags which are blank. The holster and an extra mag came with it. The holster is worn and looks from the era. I would appreciate your thoughts!

MFC · 12-09-2011, 11:45 PM

Hi Mike,
Welcome to the forum.
Very nice "1923 commercial". The newer and more correct designation is 20DWM in Jan Still's Weimar Lugers. It was made in 1920 for the commercial market. I don't see a 'GERMANY' export stamp on it, so it was probably originally sold in Europe. Most that are in the US have the export stamp. Yours looks to be in excellent original condition. The two blank bottom mags are correct.
Nice holster too. Does it have any stamps on it?

Mwland · 12-10-2011, 02:40 PM

Hi Mike, Thanks for the great information (I always enjoy reading your post). Below are some photos of the holster. Germany is stamped across the back, and something interesting inside the holster. Also, for insurance purposes what do you think the value is for the whole rig

Norme · 12-10-2011, 03:12 PM

Hi Mike, I can't help you with the value of your Luger, I don't collect commercial stuff. However, the holster is a very nice early Imperial Army dating between 1909 and 1911. The ink stamp B.A. XVII stands for Bekleidungs-Abteilung (clothing depot) #17, which served the 17th Army Corps, headquartered in Danzig (now Gdansk). It's worth between $300.00 and $350.00. I hope this helps. Regards, Norm

spartacus38 · 12-10-2011, 04:14 PM

For insurance value I would go with $1000 for the gun.
Bob

12-09-2011, 11:45 PM	#2
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Hi Mike, Welcome to the forum. Very nice "1923 commercial". The newer and more correct designation is 20DWM in Jan Still's Weimar Lugers. It was made in 1920 for the commercial market. I don't see a 'GERMANY' export stamp on it, so it was probably originally sold in Europe. Most that are in the US have the export stamp. Yours looks to be in excellent original condition. The two blank bottom mags are correct. Nice holster too. Does it have any stamps on it? __________________ Mike C.

12-10-2011, 02:40 PM	#3
Mwland User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 22 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Mike, Thanks for the great information (I always enjoy reading your post). Below are some photos of the holster. Germany is stamped across the back, and something interesting inside the holster. Also, for insurance purposes what do you think the value is for the whole rig Attached Thumbnails

12-09-2011, 10:34 PM	#1
Mwland User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 22 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Questions about new Luger Hi, I enjoy this forum very much, and now I have the opportunity to get your opinions. I just purchased my first Luger and believe it is a 1923 commercial. Below are photos. The numbers all match, except for the mags which are blank. The holster and an extra mag came with it. The holster is worn and looks from the era. I would appreciate your thoughts! Attached Thumbnails

12-10-2011, 03:12 PM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Mike, I can't help you with the value of your Luger, I don't collect commercial stuff. However, the holster is a very nice early Imperial Army dating between 1909 and 1911. The ink stamp B.A. XVII stands for Bekleidungs-Abteilung (clothing depot) #17, which served the 17th Army Corps, headquartered in Danzig (now Gdansk). It's worth between $300.00 and $350.00. I hope this helps. Regards, Norm

12-10-2011, 04:14 PM	#5
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	For insurance value I would go with $1000 for the gun. Bob