value on a 1940 42 code P08

DavidJayUden · 01-24-2009, 04:46 PM

Gents:
A fellow just sent me pictures of a vet. bring-back, a very nice but average 42 code 1940 model, with good holster and apparently matching except clip. Some bullet damage to the base of the barrel/front of the receiver. Now without pictures and details I understand that no one will go out on a limb regarding value, so my question is this: All else being equal, does the serial number of 3 (a?) significantly help its value?
Thanks;
DJU

Edward Tinker · 01-24-2009, 04:56 PM

no

&

yes

some folks like single digit guns, I have a 3 digit and thats kinda cool, but in reality, yours is 10003 (3a)

Ed

DavidJayUden · 01-24-2009, 05:03 PM

Ed:
So if all parts are marked simply "3" there is no appreciable bump in value?
Thanks;
DJU

Edward Tinker · 01-24-2009, 05:06 PM

no, everything depends on what the front suffix is of the luger (or no suffix).

Yes, some folks might pay more, but we aren't talking a large bump in value.

Odd variations of proofs or acceptance gets most folks more excited IMHO.

Ed

DavidJayUden · 01-24-2009, 05:12 PM

Thanks Ed.
DJU

01-24-2009, 04:46 PM	#1
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	value on a 1940 42 code P08 Gents: A fellow just sent me pictures of a vet. bring-back, a very nice but average 42 code 1940 model, with good holster and apparently matching except clip. Some bullet damage to the base of the barrel/front of the receiver. Now without pictures and details I understand that no one will go out on a limb regarding value, so my question is this: All else being equal, does the serial number of 3 (a?) significantly help its value? Thanks; DJU

01-24-2009, 04:56 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	no & yes some folks like single digit guns, I have a 3 digit and thats kinda cool, but in reality, yours is 10003 (3a) Ed __________________ 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

01-24-2009, 05:06 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	no, everything depends on what the front suffix is of the luger (or no suffix). Yes, some folks might pay more, but we aren't talking a large bump in value. Odd variations of proofs or acceptance gets most folks more excited IMHO. Ed __________________ 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

01-24-2009, 05:03 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Ed: So if all parts are marked simply "3" there is no appreciable bump in value? Thanks; DJU

01-24-2009, 05:12 PM	#5
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Thanks Ed. DJU