Need some K date help

policeluger · 06-14-2004, 07:21 PM

Not in an area I am sure with, I have a chance to pick up a K date, all matching with "s" on all parts, clip looks forced matched as it was buffed flat and restamped with SN, about 60% blue looks rather washed over in its discoloration, still all matching and seller is asking 3k???...is this a deal or not??thanks for any help

Navy · 06-14-2004, 07:27 PM

K-dates are probably the most (after 1917 Navy guns)likely to be boosted. Pls be *extra* cautious. If you have never owned a K-date, get help from someone who has and go over every millimeter of it with a loupe and an Ott light or other corrected light.

Having said that,I think the price is too steep.

Tom A.

Thor · 06-14-2004, 08:24 PM

I got a very healthly (over $2K) offer for my restored K date with two matching mags that were advertised as BUILT to match the pistol. The pistol was presented as Restored by me also. It was not for sale but heck K Dates do claim the big bucks. Simpson has one for $13K as I remember. Mine is marked with a Thor rework mark.
Krazy dollars floating around.
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Frank · 06-14-2004, 09:00 PM

Howard, I would say that 3K is about twice the value of a cold blue washed K-Date. That's a bit higher than the price you might pay for a restored K-Date Luger

policeluger · 06-14-2004, 09:24 PM

Thanks guys, this is I believe an old Ralph Shattuck buy, mag is NOT flat, my mistake, alum bottom/folded cadium body with just SN and nothing else as proofs go, it looks like Thors but not aas nice and proofs are weaker, but a big thanks to all for your help and this will soon appear on gunbroker....look for seller Duelin tom...he has several other over priced Luger comming up, not his but a customer selling out....I did get a NIpouch BHP real good deal, but all Lugers are out of my area of interest....but still looking...THANKS a bunch guys

06-14-2004, 07:21 PM	#1
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Need some K date help Not in an area I am sure with, I have a chance to pick up a K date, all matching with "s" on all parts, clip looks forced matched as it was buffed flat and restamped with SN, about 60% blue looks rather washed over in its discoloration, still all matching and seller is asking 3k???...is this a deal or not??thanks for any help

06-14-2004, 08:24 PM	#3
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I got a very healthly (over $2K) offer for my restored K date with two matching mags that were advertised as BUILT to match the pistol. The pistol was presented as Restored by me also. It was not for sale but heck K Dates do claim the big bucks. Simpson has one for $13K as I remember. Mine is marked with a Thor rework mark. Krazy dollars floating around. <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ThorK4.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ThorK4.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ThorKdate2.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ThorKdate2.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ThorKdate12.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ThorKdate12.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

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06-14-2004, 07:27 PM	#2
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	K-dates are probably the most (after 1917 Navy guns)likely to be boosted. Pls be extra cautious. If you have never owned a K-date, get help from someone who has and go over every millimeter of it with a loupe and an Ott light or other corrected light. Having said that,I think the price is too steep. Tom A.

06-14-2004, 09:00 PM	#4
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Howard, I would say that 3K is about twice the value of a cold blue washed K-Date. That's a bit higher than the price you might pay for a restored K-Date Luger

06-14-2004, 09:24 PM	#5
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Thanks guys, this is I believe an old Ralph Shattuck buy, mag is NOT flat, my mistake, alum bottom/folded cadium body with just SN and nothing else as proofs go, it looks like Thors but not aas nice and proofs are weaker, but a big thanks to all for your help and this will soon appear on gunbroker....look for seller Duelin tom...he has several other over priced Luger comming up, not his but a customer selling out....I did get a NIpouch BHP real good deal, but all Lugers are out of my area of interest....but still looking...THANKS a bunch guys