1938 luger question

Clevix · 03-26-2003, 06:21 PM

Question for anyone:

I have just inherited an 1938 German luger from my father. It's in it's original hostler, and has the original clip which still has the original rounds. All the serial numbers that I can see match with all the other serial numbers. The hostler has the original tool thing that is used to clean the gun (no idea whats it called though). Finally, the gun is in mint condition, and the hostler is in mint to good, it has a few scuff marks on the belt loops from being worn by whichever German soldier wore it.

The question:

How much should I insure it for?
Thanks in advance,
Clevix

John D. · 03-26-2003, 07:37 PM

Hi Clevix,

Welcome to the LugerForum...!

First - picture would be outstanding to try to determine what your's really is. For example - does it have "S/42" or a Mauser Banner? If it is an S/42 - it could be a number of variations (Army or Navy). As well - if it's a "1938" Police Banner - it could be rather rare....

Could you perhaps take a moment and supply some further details about all the proofs you see, toggle marks, whether the magazines have a matching serial numbers, and how they are stamped?? As well as for the holster, and the "tool"...?

A picture is "worth a thousand words", so if you need help posting some, let me know - and I'll try to get you set up. If not, take a moment and describe what you can see as best you can. As a reference, on the left menu (http://www.lugerforum.com) you will see a link called "Technical Information" which may help you identify what you are seeing...

All in all - it sounds like a terrific RIG - CONGRATS!!!

Navy · 03-26-2003, 08:47 PM

Hi Clevix,

As a general rule, insure any generic W.W. II Luger for $2000. It may cost you $20 per year, so what?

Tom A.

kidvett · 03-26-2003, 09:31 PM

Hello Tom,

Insurance annual fees are really getting interesting when the collection goes to more than 20...30...+++...pistols....

But it's a reality of life...

kidvett

mm · 03-26-2003, 10:24 PM

Insurance - I have some questions. What insurers are gun friendly? Does the NRA have a list of providers that are better than others? I look forward to your replies.

MM

03-26-2003, 06:21 PM	#1
Clevix New User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1938 luger question Question for anyone: I have just inherited an 1938 German luger from my father. It's in it's original hostler, and has the original clip which still has the original rounds. All the serial numbers that I can see match with all the other serial numbers. The hostler has the original tool thing that is used to clean the gun (no idea whats it called though). Finally, the gun is in mint condition, and the hostler is in mint to good, it has a few scuff marks on the belt loops from being worn by whichever German soldier wore it. The question: How much should I insure it for? Thanks in advance, Clevix

03-26-2003, 10:24 PM	#5
mm User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SFBAY Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Insurance - I have some questions. What insurers are gun friendly? Does the NRA have a list of providers that are better than others? I look forward to your replies. MM __________________ mjm

03-26-2003, 07:37 PM	#2
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 474 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	Hi Clevix, Welcome to the LugerForum...! First - picture would be outstanding to try to determine what your's really is. For example - does it have "S/42" or a Mauser Banner? If it is an S/42 - it could be a number of variations (Army or Navy). As well - if it's a "1938" Police Banner - it could be rather rare.... Could you perhaps take a moment and supply some further details about all the proofs you see, toggle marks, whether the magazines have a matching serial numbers, and how they are stamped?? As well as for the holster, and the "tool"...? A picture is "worth a thousand words", so if you need help posting some, let me know - and I'll try to get you set up. If not, take a moment and describe what you can see as best you can. As a reference, on the left menu (http://www.lugerforum.com) you will see a link called "Technical Information" which may help you identify what you are seeing... All in all - it sounds like a terrific RIG - CONGRATS!!!

03-26-2003, 08:47 PM	#3
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Hi Clevix, As a general rule, insure any generic W.W. II Luger for $2000. It may cost you $20 per year, so what? Tom A.

03-26-2003, 09:31 PM	#4
kidvett User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hello Tom, Insurance annual fees are really getting interesting when the collection goes to more than 20...30...+++...pistols.... But it's a reality of life... kidvett