1936 S/42 Value?

Gerald W · 01-05-2013, 12:17 AM

This pistol was brought back from Denmark during WWII. It has matching S/N and walnut grips. No plum, but some blue is worn off edges and the end of the bore. Bore is clean and rifling looks good.

The pistol is not mine; but the owner is elderly and doesn't have a PC. Just trying to help him out finding out what it's worth. He does not want it to go to his heirs; but prefers to sell it before he dies. I do have some interest in it.

Jerry

beachbaker · 01-05-2013, 12:47 AM

Jerry, many of the small parts of this gun should be strawed and also many areas on gun will have the last two numbers of the serial number. Since matching numbers and correct finish have a lot to do with value a few pictures will be necessary before a value can be given. Curt

Edward Tinker · 01-05-2013, 01:15 AM

Jerry, I moved this from the for sale section to the New Collectors area (its not for sale...)

Not sure what a PC permit is, as you don't have a location.

Ed

andwaahs · 01-05-2013, 09:04 AM

I think by PC , he means the owner has not got a computer.

Lets see some pictures.

mrerick · 01-05-2013, 10:43 AM

Hi Jerry, and welcome to the forum.

To give a value estimate, it is necessary to at least see photos.

Take care as you disassemble the Luger to confirm that the parts are matching. Especially the left grip near the safety lever.

If there is a holster, don't store the Luger in it. It can damage finish.

Take pictures using a tripod in indirect (shaded) natural sunlight without flash. Us the self timer to eliminate camera shake and get pictures of all the external markings in closeup.

Alternatively, a forum member may live close enough to you to take a look at the pistol and give you an informed opinion.

Marc

Gerald W · 01-05-2013, 02:01 PM

OK, I'm a pretty experienced photographer, so that will be fairly easy, and coming soon. By PC I meant personal computer. All the visible parts have matching numbers.

Jerry

01-05-2013, 12:17 AM	#1
Gerald W New User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1936 S/42 Value? This pistol was brought back from Denmark during WWII. It has matching S/N and walnut grips. No plum, but some blue is worn off edges and the end of the bore. Bore is clean and rifling looks good. The pistol is not mine; but the owner is elderly and doesn't have a PC. Just trying to help him out finding out what it's worth. He does not want it to go to his heirs; but prefers to sell it before he dies. I do have some interest in it. Jerry

01-05-2013, 12:47 AM	#2
beachbaker Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: california Posts: 135 Thanks: 27 Thanked 106 Times in 29 Posts	Jerry, many of the small parts of this gun should be strawed and also many areas on gun will have the last two numbers of the serial number. Since matching numbers and correct finish have a lot to do with value a few pictures will be necessary before a value can be given. Curt __________________ Curt

01-05-2013, 01:15 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	Jerry, I moved this from the for sale section to the New Collectors area (its not for sale...) Not sure what a PC permit is, as you don't have a location. 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

01-05-2013, 10:43 AM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Hi Jerry, and welcome to the forum. To give a value estimate, it is necessary to at least see photos. Take care as you disassemble the Luger to confirm that the parts are matching. Especially the left grip near the safety lever. If there is a holster, don't store the Luger in it. It can damage finish. Take pictures using a tripod in indirect (shaded) natural sunlight without flash. Us the self timer to eliminate camera shake and get pictures of all the external markings in closeup. Alternatively, a forum member may live close enough to you to take a look at the pistol and give you an informed opinion. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-05-2013, 09:04 AM	#4
andwaahs User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 85 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	I think by PC , he means the owner has not got a computer. Lets see some pictures.

01-05-2013, 02:01 PM	#6
Gerald W New User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK, I'm a pretty experienced photographer, so that will be fairly easy, and coming soon. By PC I meant personal computer. All the visible parts have matching numbers. Jerry