What's this 1906 AE Luger worth?

railman44 · 07-14-2008, 11:28 PM

All the exterior numbers match. It's a 9mm with a 4" bbl. I sure don't have to worry about it being re-blued. What, in your opinions, would be a fair price to pay for this Luger on today's market? The bore is advertised as fair but "could clean up to good". Supposedly there is a chip out of one of the grips but I couldn't spot it. You guys must think I'm nuts for even looking at it. What would be an honest price to pay?

Thanks for your input.

Edward Tinker · 07-15-2008, 12:10 AM

A 9mm 1906 is rarer than a 7.65mm (30 luger), so worth more than a shooter.

the chip is huge isn't it, look left grip, upper right, it is just such a clean break it looks okay.

If I had it and was trying to sell it on the forum, I'd sell it at about $1000-$1300, depending on if any other parts are matching etc. Possibly more if it 'cleaned up well...'

Ed

Vlim · 07-15-2008, 05:51 AM

Nice project gun.

Will need some TLC, though. The grip safety spring is probably also broken. The grip safety rests too far inwards.

Lugerdoc · 07-15-2008, 10:01 AM

I have the new grip safety springs and any other parts you may need. TH

alvin · 07-15-2008, 09:48 PM

An alternative.... if not many people fighting for it, it could be cheap:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=104888176

railman44 · 07-16-2008, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by alvin
An alternative.... if not many people fighting for it, it could be cheap:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=104888176

I'm guessing the bidding will become hot and heavy towards the end. My un-informed take on that Luger is it's a very nice lightly buffed reblue although that's never stated. It will probably fetch between $1000 to $1200 as a shooter. Am I really off base on that stab and the reblueing?

alvin · 07-16-2008, 08:50 AM

Yes. He said it's refurbished in the description. So, it's an honest gun. Actually, he only sells restored guns. Restoration is his job. If it goes too high, I suggest skipping it and waiting for the next one.

07-14-2008, 11:28 PM	#1
railman44 User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What's this 1906 AE Luger worth? All the exterior numbers match. It's a 9mm with a 4" bbl. I sure don't have to worry about it being re-blued. What, in your opinions, would be a fair price to pay for this Luger on today's market? The bore is advertised as fair but "could clean up to good". Supposedly there is a chip out of one of the grips but I couldn't spot it. You guys must think I'm nuts for even looking at it. What would be an honest price to pay? Thanks for your input.

07-15-2008, 10:01 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	I have the new grip safety springs and any other parts you may need. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

07-15-2008, 12:10 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	A 9mm 1906 is rarer than a 7.65mm (30 luger), so worth more than a shooter. the chip is huge isn't it, look left grip, upper right, it is just such a clean break it looks okay. If I had it and was trying to sell it on the forum, I'd sell it at about $1000-$1300, depending on if any other parts are matching etc. Possibly more if it 'cleaned up well...' Ed

07-15-2008, 05:51 AM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Nice project gun. Will need some TLC, though. The grip safety spring is probably also broken. The grip safety rests too far inwards.

07-15-2008, 09:48 PM	#5
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	An alternative.... if not many people fighting for it, it could be cheap: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=104888176

07-16-2008, 08:50 AM	#7
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Yes. He said it's refurbished in the description. So, it's an honest gun. Actually, he only sells restored guns. Restoration is his job. If it goes too high, I suggest skipping it and waiting for the next one.