Is this repairable??? Hurt Value?

Craig651 · 05-05-2013, 07:05 AM

Date: 1940
Manufacture: Mauser
42 code
Serial# 4134 (not sure on alpha character)

Im looking to pick this Luger up for a local gent. and was curious if this is something that can be repaired without diminishing value of the gun. It's all matching except for the mag which is period correct mag,a mec-gar mag and a holster.

What it worth in its current condition?

What could I do to reduce or repair the rust?

I have a Luger on the way from GB and Ill have pics of it as soon as it arrives. Im just wanting to start my Luger collection and didn't know if this is one not trying to tackle early on since I new with Lugers.

Vlim · 05-05-2013, 07:59 AM

Hi,

The value of a collecting gun is already gone. The problem is that anything is restorable, but the investment needed to do a proper restoration will never be translated into the value of the restored pistol.

$600 shooter + $600 restoration = $700 shooter at best.

Craig651 · 05-05-2013, 08:26 AM

I see. what's the verdict about just repairing the rust on the parts shown in picture #2?

Curly1 · 05-05-2013, 10:54 AM

Use some 0000 steel wool and oil to clean up the rust and then have fun shooting it.

I wouldn't spend any money on repairs if it functions.

Edward Tinker · 05-05-2013, 11:06 AM

Let me sound like a broken record, buy books, figure out the era you want to collect or shoot and then go from there.

Decide if you want to be a collector or accumulator...

Craig651 · 05-05-2013, 03:11 PM

Well it sold so looks like ill just be owning 1 luger for a bit.

I appreciate the info gents.

05-05-2013, 07:05 AM	#1
Craig651 User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Is this repairable??? Hurt Value? Date: 1940 Manufacture: Mauser 42 code Serial# 4134 (not sure on alpha character) Im looking to pick this Luger up for a local gent. and was curious if this is something that can be repaired without diminishing value of the gun. It's all matching except for the mag which is period correct mag,a mec-gar mag and a holster. What it worth in its current condition? What could I do to reduce or repair the rust? I have a Luger on the way from GB and Ill have pics of it as soon as it arrives. Im just wanting to start my Luger collection and didn't know if this is one not trying to tackle early on since I new with Lugers. Last edited by Craig651; 05-05-2013 at 07:08 AM. Reason: pics added

05-05-2013, 08:26 AM	#3
Craig651 User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I see. what's the verdict about just repairing the rust on the parts shown in picture #2? Last edited by Craig651; 05-05-2013 at 08:30 AM. Reason: sorry redundant question.

05-05-2013, 10:54 AM	#4
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 113 Thanked 703 Times in 365 Posts	Use some 0000 steel wool and oil to clean up the rust and then have fun shooting it. I wouldn't spend any money on repairs if it functions. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

05-05-2013, 11:06 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Let me sound like a broken record, buy books, figure out the era you want to collect or shoot and then go from there. Decide if you want to be a collector or accumulator... __________________ 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

05-05-2013, 07:59 AM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,042 Thanks: 1,032 Thanked 3,920 Times in 1,193 Posts	Hi, The value of a collecting gun is already gone. The problem is that anything is restorable, but the investment needed to do a proper restoration will never be translated into the value of the restored pistol. $600 shooter + $600 restoration = $700 shooter at best.

05-05-2013, 03:11 PM	#6
Craig651 User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well it sold so looks like ill just be owning 1 luger for a bit. I appreciate the info gents.