where is the best place to find gun value

rwstoney · 10-15-2014, 09:16 PM

I'm new to this and I'm looking for assistance in determining the value of this gun. BYF on the top, 7450 serial number, most parts are imprinted with 50. The blueing is ~70% and comes with the holster which has 42 stamped on the inside with a spare magazine
Thanks for the help

DavidJayUden · 10-15-2014, 09:47 PM

I think that we can help you if you post more photos. Maybe outside in natural light, as the flash usually creates more problems than it solves.
dju

mrerick · 10-15-2014, 10:51 PM

It makes a great deal of difference if the gun is all matching, or has mismatched parts.

Also, collectible Lugers have a higher value in original finish.

It's not possible to judge finish well from flash photos.

rwstoney · 10-16-2014, 01:14 PM

I won't ever be able to make a living as a photographer but I hope these are better

DavidJayUden · 10-16-2014, 04:03 PM

Are the 2 numbers on the safety lever "50"?
If all numbers match, inside and out, I'd say around $1200 on the gun. It seems to be an original old war-horse, not modified or refinished. But again a hands on inspection would be nice.
Holsters bring anywhere from $150 to $450'ish, magazines from $100- maybe $250.
These are ballpark figures based on the photos/info. provided and of course subject to change as more info. comes out.
Does this help?
dju

10-15-2014, 09:16 PM	#1
rwstoney User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Elkton Maryland Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	where is the best place to find gun value I'm new to this and I'm looking for assistance in determining the value of this gun. BYF on the top, 7450 serial number, most parts are imprinted with 50. The blueing is ~70% and comes with the holster which has 42 stamped on the inside with a spare magazine Thanks for the help

10-15-2014, 10:51 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	It makes a great deal of difference if the gun is all matching, or has mismatched parts. Also, collectible Lugers have a higher value in original finish. It's not possible to judge finish well from flash photos. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-16-2014, 01:14 PM	#4
rwstoney User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Elkton Maryland Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hpoefully these are better pics I won't ever be able to make a living as a photographer but I hope these are better

10-15-2014, 09:47 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I think that we can help you if you post more photos. Maybe outside in natural light, as the flash usually creates more problems than it solves. dju

10-16-2014, 04:03 PM	#5
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Are the 2 numbers on the safety lever "50"? If all numbers match, inside and out, I'd say around $1200 on the gun. It seems to be an original old war-horse, not modified or refinished. But again a hands on inspection would be nice. Holsters bring anywhere from $150 to $450'ish, magazines from $100- maybe $250. These are ballpark figures based on the photos/info. provided and of course subject to change as more info. comes out. Does this help? dju