Newbie with line on his first Luger - Advice Needed

61Hawk · 03-20-2011, 01:36 PM

I ran into a guy at a gunshow today who was walking around looking to sell his Luger. Now I'll be the first to admit that I don't know enough about these to even start talking about them. It was a 1917 DWM with holster. All numbers matched but the side plate, holster and rear toggle piece. The magazine was matching. The finish was original and in very nice condition (no pitting). The holster was missing the tool. The wood grips were in very nice condition with no cracks or chips and good checkering. I think he was looking for $800. Without seeing pictures, is this something I should have walked him over to the ATM with me? I only had $500 with me, but he took my phone number and is going to call me if it doesn't sell at the show.

Should I expect a call and am I an idiot for letting this one go? Comments welcome.

Thanks,

Lee

03-20-2011, 01:36 PM	#1
61Hawk New User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbie with line on his first Luger - Advice Needed I ran into a guy at a gunshow today who was walking around looking to sell his Luger. Now I'll be the first to admit that I don't know enough about these to even start talking about them. It was a 1917 DWM with holster. All numbers matched but the side plate, holster and rear toggle piece. The magazine was matching. The finish was original and in very nice condition (no pitting). The holster was missing the tool. The wood grips were in very nice condition with no cracks or chips and good checkering. I think he was looking for $800. Without seeing pictures, is this something I should have walked him over to the ATM with me? I only had $500 with me, but he took my phone number and is going to call me if it doesn't sell at the show. Should I expect a call and am I an idiot for letting this one go? Comments welcome. Thanks, Lee