1900 commercial luger

MarkC · 02-16-2005, 07:08 PM

Guys,

A few weeks ago I was at a local gunshow here in MA and examined a 1900 commercial Luger that had been refinished with replacement grips (possibly Franzite?) on it. The guy wanted $950.00, did I turn down a "keeper"?

I am hoping I will see the gun again at some local gun show.

Thanks!

Mark

Karl · 02-16-2005, 08:00 PM

Mark,

I recently paid about that much for a refinished, mismatched 1900 AE. I bought it as a shooter and I am very happy with it. I have always admired the early lugers with dished toggles and pencil-thin barrels. The gun was expertly refinished by Ted Green (Thor) although it must have been a basket case when he took it on.

To answer your question with a question: Why do you want the gun?
A refinished example with replacement grips would have negligleable collector value.
The term "refinished" can encompass anything from overbuffed and dip blued garbage to an expert restoration.
In my opinion, if you are looking for a collector gun/investment this is not it.
If you just love early lugers and must have one, maybe this is a good deal.
KFS

MarkC · 02-17-2005, 10:23 AM

Karl,

It was a very nice looking piece and would make an interesting "shooter". Perhaps I'll consider buying it if I see the gun again. I just thought it was a bit overpriced for what it was.

Thanks,

Mark

Doug G. · 02-17-2005, 10:42 AM

Mark, I do not think you missed anything special at that price. I bought this gun on the internet a year or so ago for $1000. not pristine, but all original. Be patient, there are still good deals out there.

MarkC · 02-17-2005, 01:02 PM

Doug,

Thanks, I'm going to Louisville in a few weeks, perhaps something may turn up there.

I've been mostly a P.38 guy but have caught the Luger "bug" recently.

Very nice piece for the money, now I know what to look for.

Mark

the gunman · 02-17-2005, 11:02 PM

Hell of a 1900 for 1k . Be nice to find one like that at the price.

Edward Tinker · 02-18-2005, 08:45 AM

agreed, I'd give Doug 1.2 K

Ed

02-16-2005, 07:08 PM	#1
MarkC User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 109 Times in 26 Posts	1900 commercial luger Guys, A few weeks ago I was at a local gunshow here in MA and examined a 1900 commercial Luger that had been refinished with replacement grips (possibly Franzite?) on it. The guy wanted $950.00, did I turn down a "keeper"? I am hoping I will see the gun again at some local gun show. Thanks! Mark Last edited by MarkC; 02-17-2005 at 10:20 AM.

02-18-2005, 08:45 AM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	agreed, I'd give Doug 1.2 K Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-16-2005, 08:00 PM	#2
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 515 Thanks: 0 Thanked 252 Times in 112 Posts	Mark, I recently paid about that much for a refinished, mismatched 1900 AE. I bought it as a shooter and I am very happy with it. I have always admired the early lugers with dished toggles and pencil-thin barrels. The gun was expertly refinished by Ted Green (Thor) although it must have been a basket case when he took it on. To answer your question with a question: Why do you want the gun? A refinished example with replacement grips would have negligleable collector value. The term "refinished" can encompass anything from overbuffed and dip blued garbage to an expert restoration. In my opinion, if you are looking for a collector gun/investment this is not it. If you just love early lugers and must have one, maybe this is a good deal. KFS

02-17-2005, 10:23 AM	#3
MarkC User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 109 Times in 26 Posts	Karl, It was a very nice looking piece and would make an interesting "shooter". Perhaps I'll consider buying it if I see the gun again. I just thought it was a bit overpriced for what it was. Thanks, Mark

02-17-2005, 10:42 AM	#4
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Mark, I do not think you missed anything special at that price. I bought this gun on the internet a year or so ago for $1000. not pristine, but all original. Be patient, there are still good deals out there.

02-17-2005, 01:02 PM	#5
MarkC User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 109 Times in 26 Posts	Doug, Thanks, I'm going to Louisville in a few weeks, perhaps something may turn up there. I've been mostly a P.38 guy but have caught the Luger "bug" recently. Very nice piece for the money, now I know what to look for. Mark

02-17-2005, 11:02 PM	#6
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Hell of a 1900 for 1k . Be nice to find one like that at the price.