Need a Price Check 1940/42 Rig

Jerry · 09-17-2004, 02:57 PM

I am out of touch with Luger prices and was just offered a 1940 Rig for $1850. Its 100% all matching. The gun is 95% plus with the correct type mag's and tool. The holster is 95% or better and magazine's are the same. FXO E/37. Tool E/655. Black grips. Anyone want to give me a ballpark figure on the value. I don't think I can get hurt at this price but I not in tune with the current prices.
Thanks alot guys....Jerry

Jerry · 09-19-2004, 07:25 PM

Thank's for all the replies I did not get a one! Some helpful forum.....

Edward Tinker · 09-19-2004, 09:06 PM

Jerry, most people ARE helpful on this forum. <img border="0" alt="[grrrrrrr]" title="" src="graemlins/cussing.gif" />

Go to the gun sites, check prices there, Simpsons wil give you a good retail price.

You could also do searches on this forum and check for prices and 1940, and see what you come up with.

Ed

ToggleTop · 09-19-2004, 10:08 PM

Hello Jerry,

The black grips are not original to the gun. In my opinion the price is to high for the rig. Just my opinion, not being able to see the pistol and examining it.

Regards,

Jerry · 09-20-2004, 06:35 AM

Thanks for the reply I did not mean to sound sarcastic. Was just looking for a quick opinion.
I used when in doubt, don't. I looked in Jan's
book and according to him the black grips were
right. Only 2% came that way. The FXO 37 should have been 122's. The rig was real minty not a reblue or dipped and all the small parts that should have had the Sn# did (last two #).

George Anderson · 09-20-2004, 10:27 AM

Jerry, it's a stiff price even given the condition of the pistol as described. Surprisingly, the holster may make it a reasonable price if it is good enough.

I agree with you, the grips are quite possibly correct.

MauserLugers · 09-20-2004, 11:11 AM

Black plastic grips are not correct on this model in my opinion. Possibly, brown plastic grips would be correct. Black plastic would be replacement grips in my opinion, and brown plastic would be a rather hard to find variation. Either, brown or black, were probably added later to the Luger. Majority of these should have wood grips. But, you can believe what you need to, to have a harder to find variation. -- Bill

John Sabato · 09-20-2004, 11:53 AM

Jerry, post clear focus photos of the rig and especially front and back closeups of both grips to get more information on authenticity...

...and for future reference, there isn't quite as much activity over a weekend on the forum as there is during the week... be patient and the friendly folks of this forum will provide all the help that is possible...

Welcome to the Lugerforum.

Jerry · 09-23-2004, 10:01 PM

John,I took a past on the Luger but I know it sold for $1850 and to a dealer/collector. Was real nice rig. Win some lose some..Thanks for all the input.

lugerholsterrepair · 09-23-2004, 11:54 PM

Jerry $1800 bucks should buy a choice of rigs so don't think you missed the only boat. Patience is a virtue in the hunt for good Lugers. A lot of guys hesitate to jump in with a price opinion for what should be obvious reasons. If you can't see the rig, a person could be WAY off and who wants so post and look like an idiot later...And have the possible new owner mad at you. No good deed goes un punished.
Don't be too quick to get down on the Forum because you haven't done your homework and have a wad of money burning a hole in your pocket. Better luck next time! Jerry Burney

09-17-2004, 02:57 PM	#1
Jerry Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Need a Price Check 1940/42 Rig I am out of touch with Luger prices and was just offered a 1940 Rig for $1850. Its 100% all matching. The gun is 95% plus with the correct type mag's and tool. The holster is 95% or better and magazine's are the same. FXO E/37. Tool E/655. Black grips. Anyone want to give me a ballpark figure on the value. I don't think I can get hurt at this price but I not in tune with the current prices. Thanks alot guys....Jerry __________________ Jerry

09-19-2004, 07:25 PM	#2
Jerry Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Thank's for all the replies I did not get a one! Some helpful forum..... __________________ Jerry

09-19-2004, 09:06 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Jerry, most people ARE helpful on this forum. <img border="0" alt="[grrrrrrr]" title="" src="graemlins/cussing.gif" /> Go to the gun sites, check prices there, Simpsons wil give you a good retail price. You could also do searches on this forum and check for prices and 1940, and see what you come up with. Ed __________________ 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

09-19-2004, 10:08 PM	#4
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Jerry, The black grips are not original to the gun. In my opinion the price is to high for the rig. Just my opinion, not being able to see the pistol and examining it. Regards, __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************

09-20-2004, 06:35 AM	#5
Jerry Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks for the reply I did not mean to sound sarcastic. Was just looking for a quick opinion. I used when in doubt, don't. I looked in Jan's book and according to him the black grips were right. Only 2% came that way. The FXO 37 should have been 122's. The rig was real minty not a reblue or dipped and all the small parts that should have had the Sn# did (last two #). __________________ Jerry

09-20-2004, 10:27 AM	#6
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	Jerry, it's a stiff price even given the condition of the pistol as described. Surprisingly, the holster may make it a reasonable price if it is good enough. I agree with you, the grips are quite possibly correct.

09-20-2004, 11:11 AM	#7
MauserLugers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Philipsburg, Montana 59858 Posts: 250 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 1 Post	Black plastic grips are not correct on this model in my opinion. Possibly, brown plastic grips would be correct. Black plastic would be replacement grips in my opinion, and brown plastic would be a rather hard to find variation. Either, brown or black, were probably added later to the Luger. Majority of these should have wood grips. But, you can believe what you need to, to have a harder to find variation. -- Bill

09-20-2004, 11:53 AM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Jerry, post clear focus photos of the rig and especially front and back closeups of both grips to get more information on authenticity... ...and for future reference, there isn't quite as much activity over a weekend on the forum as there is during the week... be patient and the friendly folks of this forum will provide all the help that is possible... Welcome to the Lugerforum. __________________ 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..."*

09-23-2004, 10:01 PM	#9
Jerry Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	John,I took a past on the Luger but I know it sold for $1850 and to a dealer/collector. Was real nice rig. Win some lose some..Thanks for all the input. __________________ Jerry

09-23-2004, 11:54 PM	#10
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Jerry $1800 bucks should buy a choice of rigs so don't think you missed the only boat. Patience is a virtue in the hunt for good Lugers. A lot of guys hesitate to jump in with a price opinion for what should be obvious reasons. If you can't see the rig, a person could be WAY off and who wants so post and look like an idiot later...And have the possible new owner mad at you. No good deed goes un punished. Don't be too quick to get down on the Forum because you haven't done your homework and have a wad of money burning a hole in your pocket. Better luck next time! Jerry Burney __________________ 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."