1920 luger

dave_j · 02-15-2002, 01:16 AM

I recently came across a 1920 Luger,the pistol

is in exceptional cond.The gun dealer is asking

$900,what I want to know is that about the right

price for that pistol?

Orv Reichert · 02-15-2002, 01:23 AM

do you mean a:

1...1920 police pistol ?

2...1920 commercial ?

3...1920 double date ?

In any case, it would seem high to me? I have found these guns to be hard to sell?

Any else think so?

Orv Reichert

02-15-2002, 10:40 AM

I agree that sophisticated collectors are not particularly looking for any of the guns Orv listed above, but newbies and intermediate collectors do buy them. As for value, a pristine Luger of any variety seems to be worth at least $900 these days.

Dok · 02-15-2002, 10:49 AM

Given that it's not a rework...

02-15-2002, 11:48 AM

Sir,

Recommend you have someone who knows how disassemble and look for the numbers. I've learned that the term "matching " can mean different things to different people. I'm speaking from personal experience. Be sure you get what you think you are paying for.

RGG/Roadkill

dave_j · 02-15-2002, 12:38 PM

the luger in question is a 1920-21 commercial,the manufacter

is...DWM,and its from the Weimar era. I don't think its a rework and I don't know it the numbers all match,I haven't takin it apart.but lets say all numbers match,what is a ballpark price on that today"the dealer wants $900"

02-15-2002, 12:53 PM

I personally don't think that the commercial Lugers from this period attract as many collectors as the military Lugers, that is not to say that they are not desirable however.

Marvin · 02-15-2002, 01:01 PM

Dave,

As some of the other post state, the 1920/21 Commercial is a rather common Luger with thousands of them being exported to the US. I feel they are very collectible, but just don't have the value of the military Lugers, I feel the military Lugers have a liitle "mystery" behind them as to where thay have been.

As to the value, assuming that the pistol is in 98% condition, it is probably valued about right. If it is in the 95% condition, it is at the top price and maybe a little over. to me, an average Commercial in 93-95% would be approx. $700-750. When the condition gets above the 95% condition the value starts to climb more. Now, I have bought pistols based on the fact that I wanted it and I knew the price was a little high, but it was avialable, and after a few years, the value cought up with my buy price. If you like it, it is on the condition you state, buy it and enjoy the pistol. Just my opinion.

Marvin

dave_j · 02-15-2002, 01:24 PM

thanks for the feed back fellows and the fast respones...agian thanks....Dave

02-15-2002, 01:49 PM

In all this discussion the caliber has not been mentioned, but from the description it appears to be 7.65. This caliber turns off many potential buyers, since 9mm is so much more popular and the 7.65 Luger ammo does present a problem if one intends to do a significant amount of shooting. Just thought I'd mention it, and would like to add that a pristine gun is still worth the money in either caliber.

02-15-2002, 01:16 AM	#1
dave_j User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 33 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	1920 luger I recently came across a 1920 Luger,the pistol is in exceptional cond.The gun dealer is asking $900,what I want to know is that about the right price for that pistol?

02-15-2002, 01:23 AM	#2
Orv Reichert RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1920 do you mean a: 1...1920 police pistol ? 2...1920 commercial ? 3...1920 double date ? In any case, it would seem high to me? I have found these guns to be hard to sell? Any else think so? Orv Reichert

02-15-2002, 10:40 AM	#3
Milton Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1920 I agree that sophisticated collectors are not particularly looking for any of the guns Orv listed above, but newbies and intermediate collectors do buy them. As for value, a pristine Luger of any variety seems to be worth at least $900 these days.

02-15-2002, 10:49 AM	#4
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1920 Given that it's not a rework...

02-15-2002, 11:48 AM	#5
R. Grady/Roadkill Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1920 luger Sir, Recommend you have someone who knows how disassemble and look for the numbers. I've learned that the term "matching " can mean different things to different people. I'm speaking from personal experience. Be sure you get what you think you are paying for. RGG/Roadkill

02-15-2002, 12:38 PM	#6
dave_j User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 33 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1920 the luger in question is a 1920-21 commercial,the manufacter is...DWM,and its from the Weimar era. I don't think its a rework and I don't know it the numbers all match,I haven't takin it apart.but lets say all numbers match,what is a ballpark price on that today"the dealer wants $900"

02-15-2002, 12:53 PM	#7
BCC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1920 luger I personally don't think that the commercial Lugers from this period attract as many collectors as the military Lugers, that is not to say that they are not desirable however.

02-15-2002, 01:01 PM	#8
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1920 luger Dave, As some of the other post state, the 1920/21 Commercial is a rather common Luger with thousands of them being exported to the US. I feel they are very collectible, but just don't have the value of the military Lugers, I feel the military Lugers have a liitle "mystery" behind them as to where thay have been. As to the value, assuming that the pistol is in 98% condition, it is probably valued about right. If it is in the 95% condition, it is at the top price and maybe a little over. to me, an average Commercial in 93-95% would be approx. $700-750. When the condition gets above the 95% condition the value starts to climb more. Now, I have bought pistols based on the fact that I wanted it and I knew the price was a little high, but it was avialable, and after a few years, the value cought up with my buy price. If you like it, it is on the condition you state, buy it and enjoy the pistol. Just my opinion. Marvin

02-15-2002, 01:24 PM	#9
dave_j User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 33 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1920 luger thanks for the feed back fellows and the fast respones...agian thanks....Dave

02-15-2002, 01:49 PM	#10
Milton Guest Posts: n/a	How About the Caliber? In all this discussion the caliber has not been mentioned, but from the description it appears to be 7.65. This caliber turns off many potential buyers, since 9mm is so much more popular and the 7.65 Luger ammo does present a problem if one intends to do a significant amount of shooting. Just thought I'd mention it, and would like to add that a pristine gun is still worth the money in either caliber.