Price Check: Magazines and Grips

Erick · 04-21-2016, 05:32 PM

Hello all!
A friend of mine is helping a gentleman liquidate some of his collection so his wife won't have to. In a bucket was two magazines and a pair of grips. I am new to Lugers but am a proud owner thanks to Mr. Lyon.

I would like to find out what they have and possibly help them find new homes at fair prices. I was going to buy them for a ridiculous price but now am finding what they may be worth, decided to help find them a fair price.

The last item is a grip. I have no clue here.

Thanks folks!

Edward Tinker · 04-21-2016, 06:44 PM

you need a close up of 7991 - it appears to be a krieghoff magazine - if so, its $250 cheap - $500 retail

Norme · 04-21-2016, 07:52 PM

Erick's magazine #7591 is indeed a rare and valuable Kreighoff magazine (good eyes Ed!). Pete Ebbink, who maintains a photographic data base of these magazines, has permitted me to post photos of #7469 and #7661 for comparison purposes.
Norm

Erick · 04-21-2016, 07:55 PM

Here are some close ups.

John Sabato · 04-22-2016, 07:06 AM

The grips appear to be some type of aftermarket smooth plastic. I wouldn't pay more than $25.00 for them, and then only if they were a good fit.

Edward Tinker · 04-22-2016, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Norme

Erick's magazine #7591 is indeed a rare and valuable Kreighoff magazine (good eyes Ed!). Pete Ebbink, who maintains a photographic data base of these magazines, has permitted me to post photos of #7469 and #7661 for comparison purposes.
Norm

Norm, I am a bit puzzled - why would you need Pete's permission? He scours the net and then takes any picture he wants, he does not care about copyright.

mrerick · 04-22-2016, 08:41 AM

Are the grips you show wood or a plastic material?

It's hard to judge much about them from the photo. Please show detailed photos of the fronts and backs taken in shaded sunlight (without a flash).

What color are they?

Marc

Norme · 04-22-2016, 09:22 AM

Hi Ed , Although photos of HK magazines #7469 and #7661 may have been on the internet I wouldn't have been able to find them if Pete hadn't taken the time and trouble to collect and sort them. His photographic data base is a valuable resource for Kreighoff collectors.
Best regards, Norm

sheepherder · 04-22-2016, 10:32 AM

For discussion purposes, does that magazine base graphic have a nickname??? As like 'droop eagle'; 'straight eagle'; etc...

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

you need a close up of 7991...

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Originally Posted by Norme

Erick's magazine #7591 is indeed a rare and valuable Kreighoff magazine (good eyes Ed!).

...[coff, coff]...Maybe not that good...

Erick · 04-22-2016, 11:57 AM

Thank you all for the great information. I will try and get some more info on the grips.

04-21-2016, 05:32 PM	#1
Erick User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 5 Posts	Price Check: Magazines and Grips Hello all! A friend of mine is helping a gentleman liquidate some of his collection so his wife won't have to. In a bucket was two magazines and a pair of grips. I am new to Lugers but am a proud owner thanks to Mr. Lyon. I would like to find out what they have and possibly help them find new homes at fair prices. I was going to buy them for a ridiculous price but now am finding what they may be worth, decided to help find them a fair price. The last item is a grip. I have no clue here. Thanks folks! Attached Thumbnails

04-21-2016, 06:44 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	you need a close up of 7991 - it appears to be a krieghoff magazine - if so, its $250 cheap - $500 retail __________________ 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

04-21-2016, 07:52 PM	#3
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Erick's magazine #7591 is indeed a rare and valuable Kreighoff magazine (good eyes Ed!). Pete Ebbink, who maintains a photographic data base of these magazines, has permitted me to post photos of #7469 and #7661 for comparison purposes. Norm Attached Thumbnails

04-21-2016, 07:55 PM	#4
Erick User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 5 Posts	Here are some close ups. Attached Thumbnails

04-22-2016, 07:06 AM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	The grips appear to be some type of aftermarket smooth plastic. I wouldn't pay more than $25.00 for them, and then only if they were a good fit. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

04-22-2016, 08:41 AM	#7
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Are the grips you show wood or a plastic material? It's hard to judge much about them from the photo. Please show detailed photos of the fronts and backs taken in shaded sunlight (without a flash). What color are they? Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

04-22-2016, 09:22 AM	#8
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Ed , Although photos of HK magazines #7469 and #7661 may have been on the internet I wouldn't have been able to find them if Pete hadn't taken the time and trouble to collect and sort them. His photographic data base is a valuable resource for Kreighoff collectors. Best regards, Norm

04-22-2016, 11:57 AM	#10
Erick User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 5 Posts	Thank you all for the great information. I will try and get some more info on the grips.