Luger and Holster ID

mike98 · 11-15-2018, 02:24 PM

This Luger came into my cousin's possession and I know nothing about Lugers. I have tried to research and there seem to be a lot of variables. I have included every number I can find on the pistol, magazine and holster. Any information you can share, along with approximate value would be appreciated.

Norme · 11-15-2018, 02:55 PM

Hi Mike,
Welcome to the forum! Your Luger is a G Date, meaning it was made in 1935. Unfortunately your photos are too poor for us to assess condition, but the holster, at least, looks rather nice.
Norm

lugerholsterrepair · 11-15-2018, 04:47 PM

Looks like it was pretty well pitted and blued over. Worn on the right side..some soft edges. Condition affects value for sure. Hard to place a value but purely on condition I would say $800? The magazine was originally German but appears to be used, re numbered by the East Germans.

Depending on what the holster looks like inside it could be worth $350-400

mrerick · 11-15-2018, 07:19 PM

Metal edges in the photos look soft, so it's likely been refinished. Tones look dip refinished, so possibly a vopo or DDR captured pistol.

Renumbered magazine, the body likely formed metal.

Pitting knocks down value somewhat as well.

I'd estimate $750 value if it shoots reliably.

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	Metal edges in the photos look soft, so it's likely been refinished. Tones look dip refinished, so possibly a vopo or DDR captured pistol. Renumbered magazine, the body likely formed metal. Pitting knocks down value somewhat as well. I'd estimate $750 value if it shoots reliably. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Mike, Welcome to the forum! Your Luger is a G Date, meaning it was made in 1935. Unfortunately your photos are too poor for us to assess condition, but the holster, at least, looks rather nice. Norm