G code luger's worth?

Dan44 · 11-28-2002, 05:17 AM

A buddy looked at a luger today and wanted to know it's worth. I haven't seen it but this is what he told me. G date, S/42, one non-matching mag, all numbers match, v-good bore, light (pitting) spots on one side,non-import, but strap worn. The guy wants $750, what do you think?

Frank · 11-28-2002, 09:23 AM

Dan, you have heard this before, but condition is everything!! Based on the information (very limited) I would say if the original finish is 90% or better, both internal AND external metal parts match and the pitting is minimal, the price is fair.

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LP08 · 11-28-2002, 12:14 PM

Matching numbers is not useful information -- ask if it has its factory original parts. There is a G-date for sale here in Colorado that is touted as having all "matching numbers" but the sideplate is a replacement that was stamp numbered with a heavy hand. The magazine, however, also has a "matching number" also not orginal to the gun. The local collectors that have been shown this G date have not offered over $350 for it.

Dan44 · 11-28-2002, 03:37 PM

That's about what I thought. I just wanted to know if the G date was some thing not to pass up. Thanks for the info. Daniel

11-28-2002, 05:17 AM	#1
Dan44 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	G code luger's worth? A buddy looked at a luger today and wanted to know it's worth. I haven't seen it but this is what he told me. G date, S/42, one non-matching mag, all numbers match, v-good bore, light (pitting) spots on one side,non-import, but strap worn. The guy wants $750, what do you think?

11-28-2002, 09:23 AM	#2
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	Dan, you have heard this before, but condition is everything!! Based on the information (very limited) I would say if the original finish is 90% or better, both internal AND external metal parts match and the pitting is minimal, the price is fair. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

11-28-2002, 12:14 PM	#3
LP08 User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Matching numbers is not useful information -- ask if it has its factory original parts. There is a G-date for sale here in Colorado that is touted as having all "matching numbers" but the sideplate is a replacement that was stamp numbered with a heavy hand. The magazine, however, also has a "matching number" also not orginal to the gun. The local collectors that have been shown this G date have not offered over $350 for it.

11-28-2002, 03:37 PM	#4
Dan44 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	That's about what I thought. I just wanted to know if the G date was some thing not to pass up. Thanks for the info. Daniel