Help a newbie

Samets · 02-26-2009, 06:11 PM

Hello,

I'm new to Lugers so I wanted to know where I stand:

I won a Luger at an auction site and here's the description:

"1939 Date, Mauser 42 Code P08, 63 Waffen Ampt, 83% original blue, matching numbers but for the clip, clip is correct WWII style, good grips"

Then I find out that the "lever to release the side plate" does not match.

How much would a gun with a mis-matched side plate cost in the above condition?

Here's what I bought:

Thanks in advance,

Rusty

alanint · 02-26-2009, 07:03 PM

The gun was misrepresented and if you are not happy with the mismatched take down lever I would contact the seller and return it right away.

Samets · 02-26-2009, 07:12 PM

The seller offered money as a concession so I want to know what it's worth as is.

alanint · 02-26-2009, 08:54 PM

Well that depends... What did you pay for it as an all-matching gun?
Are all internal parts matching? Are the grips matching? Serial number and suffix?
Please post more photos so the board can give you an approximate value.

MFC · 02-27-2009, 01:24 AM

Rusty,
This gun had a low starting price ($995) for being all matched. I called the seller about this gun before the auction ended and before anyone had bid on it. As he was going over the serial #'s with me, he suddenly noticed the takedown didn't match. He then offered it to me for $895. I declined and mentioned that if somebody bid on it he would have to tell them about it before sending it to them. If he didn't tell you before sending it to you, he owes you your money including all transfer fees and shipping charges both ways. If you still want to keep it, he may go a lot lower than that.

Samets · 02-27-2009, 06:47 AM

Mike,

I was told about it after the gun shipped. There were some "emergency" and the owner didn't tell me in time...

What would you say is a fair price for this gun?

Thanks!

Rusty

MFC · 02-28-2009, 12:49 AM

$895 would be the high end IMO. I saw your closeup pics of the gun on Gunboards. It looks rougher than the one pic that he provided for the auction. Some would consider this to be a shooter only. With time and patients I think you could find a similar one for around $700-$800. Offer less. He might except it to avoid the hassle of bad feedback and having to pay all of your shipping and fees.

02-26-2009, 06:11 PM	#1
Samets New User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help a newbie Hello, I'm new to Lugers so I wanted to know where I stand: I won a Luger at an auction site and here's the description: "1939 Date, Mauser 42 Code P08, 63 Waffen Ampt, 83% original blue, matching numbers but for the clip, clip is correct WWII style, good grips" Then I find out that the "lever to release the side plate" does not match. How much would a gun with a mis-matched side plate cost in the above condition? Here's what I bought: Thanks in advance, Rusty

02-27-2009, 01:24 AM	#5
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Rusty, This gun had a low starting price ($995) for being all matched. I called the seller about this gun before the auction ended and before anyone had bid on it. As he was going over the serial #'s with me, he suddenly noticed the takedown didn't match. He then offered it to me for $895. I declined and mentioned that if somebody bid on it he would have to tell them about it before sending it to them. If he didn't tell you before sending it to you, he owes you your money including all transfer fees and shipping charges both ways. If you still want to keep it, he may go a lot lower than that. __________________ Mike C.

02-28-2009, 12:49 AM	#7
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	$895 would be the high end IMO. I saw your closeup pics of the gun on Gunboards. It looks rougher than the one pic that he provided for the auction. Some would consider this to be a shooter only. With time and patients I think you could find a similar one for around $700-$800. Offer less. He might except it to avoid the hassle of bad feedback and having to pay all of your shipping and fees. __________________ Mike C.

02-26-2009, 07:03 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	The gun was misrepresented and if you are not happy with the mismatched take down lever I would contact the seller and return it right away.

02-26-2009, 07:12 PM	#3
Samets New User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The seller offered money as a concession so I want to know what it's worth as is.

02-26-2009, 08:54 PM	#4
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Well that depends... What did you pay for it as an all-matching gun? Are all internal parts matching? Are the grips matching? Serial number and suffix? Please post more photos so the board can give you an approximate value.

02-27-2009, 06:47 AM	#6
Samets New User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mike, I was told about it after the gun shipped. There were some "emergency" and the owner didn't tell me in time... What would you say is a fair price for this gun? Thanks! Rusty