See any issues with this luger?

Jim Mac · 07-29-2017, 03:54 PM

I don't need another one but this one popped up locally and figure I would ask if there's any obvious issues.
http://tucson.backpage.com/SportsEqu...luger/55519708
Thanks. Jim

DonVoigt · 07-29-2017, 04:36 PM

Pretty high price for an import marked shooter, JMHO.

But then there is that plush lined sock!

Jim Mac · 07-29-2017, 05:38 PM

I thought it looked like a stamp on the bottom of the barrel but he says there isn't any.
Does the finish etc loom correct etc?
Realistic price range? Jim

George Anderson · 07-29-2017, 05:48 PM

The finish appears to be East German rework which would explain the import marking as they were imported about thirty years ago after the "Wall" came down.

DonVoigt · 07-29-2017, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Mac

I thought it looked like a stamp on the bottom of the barrel but he says there isn't any.
Does the finish etc loom correct etc?
Realistic price range? Jim

If it is not "stamped" it is an exception, I'll bet he just doesn't see it,
sometimes they are small and under the edge of the frame.

Finish is not original.

I already commented on price. I would assume the holster is also repro and the mag looks like a mecgar, which would be good for shooting.

Some of these imports were quite nice and matching, but the finish looks like a re-blue and the back strap is all mottled.

Jim Mac · 07-29-2017, 11:04 PM

I passed on it, got a few pics sent and the back strap and it looks like it was pitted pretty bad. Not sure if the grips are original, bit at 1200 it should be. I didn't get a clear pic under the barrel but I did t see a 8.83 stamp. Jim

Jim Mac · 07-30-2017, 12:10 AM

I was told the back strap was stipling.

DonVoigt · 07-30-2017, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Mac

I was told the back strap was stipling.

Maybe that is new "market speak" for "pitting".

I believe you can do better, good decision.

Thor · 07-30-2017, 08:59 AM

The front of the frame rails and the high part or island of the sideplate show zero wear from being put in a holster. The pitting was not addressed on the grip straps before the reblue. Just a shooter Luger now. I too think it was overpriced.

Jim Mac · 07-30-2017, 10:09 AM

I hate to make offers thats alot lower than the asking price, so I emailed him and just politely passed on it. He was comparing other lugers on gun broker for pricing and I dont think we were close on price. Jim

Jim Mac · 08-04-2017, 07:24 PM

It seems the owner decoded the proof marks and raised the price another $250 dollars for the Nazi markings. I was going to offer 750-800 but decided not to waste his or my time. Jim

ithacaartist · 08-05-2017, 01:49 AM

07-29-2017, 03:54 PM	#1
Jim Mac User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Thanks: 2 Thanked 67 Times in 35 Posts	See any issues with this luger? I don't need another one but this one popped up locally and figure I would ask if there's any obvious issues. http://tucson.backpage.com/SportsEqu...luger/55519708 Thanks. Jim

07-29-2017, 04:36 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,678 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	Pretty high price for an import marked shooter, JMHO. But then there is that plush lined sock! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

07-30-2017, 08:59 AM	#9
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	The front of the frame rails and the high part or island of the sideplate show zero wear from being put in a holster. The pitting was not addressed on the grip straps before the reblue. Just a shooter Luger now. I too think it was overpriced. __________________ 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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07-29-2017, 05:38 PM	#3
Jim Mac User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Thanks: 2 Thanked 67 Times in 35 Posts	I thought it looked like a stamp on the bottom of the barrel but he says there isn't any. Does the finish etc loom correct etc? Realistic price range? Jim

07-29-2017, 05:48 PM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	The finish appears to be East German rework which would explain the import marking as they were imported about thirty years ago after the "Wall" came down.

07-29-2017, 11:04 PM	#6
Jim Mac User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Thanks: 2 Thanked 67 Times in 35 Posts	I passed on it, got a few pics sent and the back strap and it looks like it was pitted pretty bad. Not sure if the grips are original, bit at 1200 it should be. I didn't get a clear pic under the barrel but I did t see a 8.83 stamp. Jim

07-30-2017, 12:10 AM	#7
Jim Mac User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Thanks: 2 Thanked 67 Times in 35 Posts	I was told the back strap was stipling.

07-30-2017, 10:09 AM	#10
Jim Mac User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Thanks: 2 Thanked 67 Times in 35 Posts	I hate to make offers thats alot lower than the asking price, so I emailed him and just politely passed on it. He was comparing other lugers on gun broker for pricing and I dont think we were close on price. Jim

08-04-2017, 07:24 PM	#11
Jim Mac User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Thanks: 2 Thanked 67 Times in 35 Posts	It seems the owner decoded the proof marks and raised the price another $250 dollars for the Nazi markings. I was going to offer 750-800 but decided not to waste his or my time. Jim