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flip70 · 12-11-2009, 01:15 PM

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I was given this Luger by a customer of mine about 20 years ago. He owed me about $100 & I too the gun instead. How did I do ? Any information about it would be greatly appeciated also.
Flip 70
On the top of the gun just behind the barrel it say 41

DavidJayUden · 12-11-2009, 02:01 PM

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How did you do? I guess it depends on if you are ready to compute how much, with uninterrupted compounding interest, $100 would be worth after 20 years.
But money comes and goes. That is a very nice Luger that you can REALLY enjoy.
Ya' done good.
More pictures showing condition and markings will help the more knowledgable among us, as well as a review of matching vs. non-matching numbers. Holster? Spare mag?, etc.
dju

CAP Black · 12-11-2009, 02:40 PM

$ 100 with compound interest for 20 years in apt to be something in the neighborhood of $225+. So you did really good in my opinion.

FNorm · 12-11-2009, 03:01 PM

You have a 1941 byf. That's the code for Mauser, the German manufacturer from 1933-1942. It is a so-called 'Black Widow' because of the black plastic grips. It appears to be in very good to excellent condition, although the magazine is after market. It's a Mec-Gar made in Italy. Good mag though.

If all the internal numbers match, if it is the original finish, then depending on what geographical market you're in it would be worth 1500-2300. Give or take...

FN

flip70 · 12-11-2009, 04:06 PM

Thanks for the info. all the exterior numbers match. I will field strip it & see if internal numbers match. The gun is all I have, no spare magazines or holster. Not really sure about the finish. I will try to get better pix. Thanks again.
In new york on Long Island. Is this a good Market for this ? not that I am planning on parting with it.

flip70 · 12-11-2009, 04:22 PM

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Edward Tinker · 12-11-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by flip70

.. Is this a good Market for this ? ..

it's a so-so market, with some items; higher end and folks who are looking for them, they have kept value, most lugers (and other guns), I beleive has lost 20% in value the last 1.5 yrs

RWS · 12-13-2009, 02:52 PM

Reblued?, I cannot find this reddish colour on barrel we like so much... this black is very dark. Perhaps a pic on other angle ... and the flash will discover.

Very nice gun!

12-11-2009, 01:15 PM	#1
flip70 User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: long island new york Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	value I was given this Luger by a customer of mine about 20 years ago. He owed me about $100 & I too the gun instead. How did I do ? Any information about it would be greatly appeciated also. Flip 70 On the top of the gun just behind the barrel it say 41

12-11-2009, 03:01 PM	#4
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	You have a 1941 byf. That's the code for Mauser, the German manufacturer from 1933-1942. It is a so-called 'Black Widow' because of the black plastic grips. It appears to be in very good to excellent condition, although the magazine is after market. It's a Mec-Gar made in Italy. Good mag though. If all the internal numbers match, if it is the original finish, then depending on what geographical market you're in it would be worth 1500-2300. Give or take... FN Last edited by FNorm; 12-11-2009 at 03:03 PM. Reason: add

12-11-2009, 02:01 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	F: How did you do? I guess it depends on if you are ready to compute how much, with uninterrupted compounding interest, $100 would be worth after 20 years. But money comes and goes. That is a very nice Luger that you can REALLY enjoy. Ya' done good. More pictures showing condition and markings will help the more knowledgable among us, as well as a review of matching vs. non-matching numbers. Holster? Spare mag?, etc. dju

12-11-2009, 02:40 PM	#3
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	$ 100 with compound interest for 20 years in apt to be something in the neighborhood of $225+. So you did really good in my opinion.

12-11-2009, 04:06 PM	#5
flip70 User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: long island new york Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the info. all the exterior numbers match. I will field strip it & see if internal numbers match. The gun is all I have, no spare magazines or holster. Not really sure about the finish. I will try to get better pix. Thanks again. In new york on Long Island. Is this a good Market for this ? not that I am planning on parting with it.

12-11-2009, 04:22 PM	#6
flip70 User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: long island new york Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Let me see if these pictures are better

12-13-2009, 02:52 PM	#8
RWS User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 34 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Reblued?, I cannot find this reddish colour on barrel we like so much... this black is very dark. Perhaps a pic on other angle ... and the flash will discover. Very nice gun!