Value question...

neoinarien · 11-14-2011, 08:42 PM

I understand that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I'll get that soon.

In the meantime.

I have a 42, 1940 marked luger with all visible numbers matching. Bore is in good shape, though certainly not great. Nazi marks have been ground off. Bluing is otherwise original and shows wear around muzzle and other high points/edges that one would expect. Grips are in great shape. Has an aftermarket magazine.

Thoughts on value?

Any help would be appreciated... thanks!

alanint · 11-14-2011, 09:05 PM

It depends on what "Nazi marks ground off" means. Only photos will help value the gun.

neoinarien · 11-14-2011, 09:12 PM

eagles, swatistiaks, etc. Off the barrel and near the serial number.

DavidJayUden · 11-14-2011, 10:16 PM

It sounds like it has been forever relegated to the ranks of a shooter. Consequently, value has gone down to the $600 to $700 range.
But please understand that that is just a WAG without more info./pictures.
dju

drbuster · 11-14-2011, 10:31 PM

I agree with David. Collectors of Third Reich lugers want those markings.

lugerholsterrepair · 11-14-2011, 11:57 PM

The aftermarket mag knocks another hundred off for me..The bore though certainly not great is another wee problem. $700 would be WAY over valued IMO.

11-14-2011, 08:42 PM	#1
neoinarien User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Value question... I understand that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I'll get that soon. In the meantime. I have a 42, 1940 marked luger with all visible numbers matching. Bore is in good shape, though certainly not great. Nazi marks have been ground off. Bluing is otherwise original and shows wear around muzzle and other high points/edges that one would expect. Grips are in great shape. Has an aftermarket magazine. Thoughts on value? Any help would be appreciated... thanks!

11-14-2011, 11:57 PM	#6
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,865 Thanked 3,105 Times in 1,429 Posts	The aftermarket mag knocks another hundred off for me..The bore though certainly not great is another wee problem. $700 would be WAY over valued IMO. __________________ 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."

11-14-2011, 09:05 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	It depends on what "Nazi marks ground off" means. Only photos will help value the gun.

11-14-2011, 09:12 PM	#3
neoinarien User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	eagles, swatistiaks, etc. Off the barrel and near the serial number.

11-14-2011, 10:16 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	It sounds like it has been forever relegated to the ranks of a shooter. Consequently, value has gone down to the $600 to $700 range. But please understand that that is just a WAG without more info./pictures. dju

11-14-2011, 10:31 PM	#5
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	I agree with David. Collectors of Third Reich lugers want those markings.