Question on value: nickel-plated luger

apis mellifera · 02-17-2007, 10:44 AM

What does nickel plating do to the value (% reduction) of a Luger? The particular gun is essentially the same as the one in the link below: 41 byf, numbers matching, crisp proof marks - all original. I don't have pictures, but would anyone care to speculate on the value? Also does "41" necessarily imply date of manufacture? I have Lugers stamped 41 and 42 with toggles stamped Erfurt and DWM, but I believe at least the Erfurt is older than that.

Many Thanks
Matt

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thegundude · 02-17-2007, 12:00 PM

The 41 should be the date. The byf signifies Mauser manufacture (WWII code).

IMHO, nickel plating kills the value of a Luger. I'd rather have the same gun with less than 50% finish than a nice nickel...

Edward Tinker · 02-17-2007, 12:13 PM

if the receiver is stamped 41 or 42, they will NOT be an Erfurt or a DWM. Mauser made those.

ed

apis mellifera · 02-17-2007, 12:45 PM

The plated gun is 41 byf - the gun in question. It's exactly like the one on AA, but nickeled.

The shooter and project I have are 41/DWM and 42/Erfurt.

Tomathvl · 02-17-2007, 03:12 PM

Joe,
The plating reduces the gun to a shooter category. Value $400 to $600.
The Lugers you have that are marked 41 & 42 that say DWM and Erfurt are parts guns assembled with Mauser receivers and DWM and Erfurt toggle train parts.
Tom

02-17-2007, 10:44 AM	#1
apis mellifera User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WV Posts: 149 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 8 Posts	Question on value: nickel-plated luger What does nickel plating do to the value (% reduction) of a Luger? The particular gun is essentially the same as the one in the link below: 41 byf, numbers matching, crisp proof marks - all original. I don't have pictures, but would anyone care to speculate on the value? Also does "41" necessarily imply date of manufacture? I have Lugers stamped 41 and 42 with toggles stamped Erfurt and DWM, but I believe at least the Erfurt is older than that. Many Thanks Matt http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=7859602

02-17-2007, 12:00 PM	#2
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	The 41 should be the date. The byf signifies Mauser manufacture (WWII code). IMHO, nickel plating kills the value of a Luger. I'd rather have the same gun with less than 50% finish than a nice nickel... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

02-17-2007, 12:13 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	if the receiver is stamped 41 or 42, they will NOT be an Erfurt or a DWM. Mauser made those. ed

02-17-2007, 12:45 PM	#4
apis mellifera User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WV Posts: 149 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 8 Posts	The plated gun is 41 byf - the gun in question. It's exactly like the one on AA, but nickeled. The shooter and project I have are 41/DWM and 42/Erfurt.

02-17-2007, 03:12 PM	#5
Tomathvl User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Milan, IN Posts: 363 Thanks: 3 Thanked 48 Times in 19 Posts	Joe, The plating reduces the gun to a shooter category. Value $400 to $600. The Lugers you have that are marked 41 & 42 that say DWM and Erfurt are parts guns assembled with Mauser receivers and DWM and Erfurt toggle train parts. Tom