1937 s/42 Luger - Interested in determining the value

dsingletary · 06-20-2008, 05:29 PM

I'm a total novice at this, but it looks to me that the numbers match (43 on all the parts I can see without breaking down the gun). The clips do not match (9999 and 6198). Nor does the holster (01112). The condition looks to be not so great with a fair amount of rust present. Forgive the photos, I struggled with the macro setting on my digital camera.

Thanks for any help anyone is willing to offer.

dsingletary · 06-20-2008, 05:35 PM

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Vlim · 06-21-2008, 11:04 AM

Hi,

The pictures are a bit of a problem and stand in the way of a good assessement. I think that's why the number of reactions is limited so far.

It looks like an honest gun, but the condition is a problem, although some thorough cleaning should improve it's looks a lot.

The condition slips it into the shooter value range imho. The holster should clean up nicely and could bring a nice sum on it's own when taken care off. I'd consult the leather specialists here before whipping out the saddle soap, though.

The gun is an early 1937 S/42 (Mauser), made before they switched to the salt dip blue, which took place in 1937.

dsingletary · 06-21-2008, 12:58 PM

I'd rather leave that to someone who knows what they're doing. I'm mainly interested in determining a fair selling price. I'll post better photos soon. Thanks for the info on the holster.

Vlim · 06-21-2008, 01:52 PM

I'm in Yurop, so can't give you a good value to work with, but the pistol would be somewhere in the 500 - 700 region, the holster, if it cleans up well, in the 200+ area?

phatrick88 · 06-21-2008, 08:08 PM

Is this the gun that was just on gunbroker?

Went Blakely · 06-22-2008, 04:16 AM

got a link?

dsingletary · 06-22-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by phatrick88
Is this the gun that was just on gunbroker?

Nope.

Edward Tinker · 06-25-2008, 01:45 AM

I have been buying and selling at gun shows over the last 3-4 months, and what I have seen there and on line (gunbroker / ebay) is a luger like this, I'd offer $400 for it, $500 with the holster, clean it up and hope to get $550; the holster looks a bit rough too, I sold one like it for $125.

When I've had holsters at shows and on ebay, I have been lucky to get $225 for a nice one; I think my pictures are too nice and my description too accurate... In other words, I don't make it sound rare and "mint" as some folks say.

Ed

John Sabato · 06-25-2008, 03:25 PM

With the active rust visible in virtually all areas, I would have to agree with Ed Tinker's assessment of the selling price you should ask.

There is a recent posting (made by me) on a good method of rust removal that should not do any additional damage or metal removal... so do a search for rust removal and you will find it. It is a simple process and once completed you can wipe it down with a soft cloth and oil it. It may bring a little more if the photos don't show any rust. Good Luck.

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Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, The pictures are a bit of a problem and stand in the way of a good assessement. I think that's why the number of reactions is limited so far. It looks like an honest gun, but the condition is a problem, although some thorough cleaning should improve it's looks a lot. The condition slips it into the shooter value range imho. The holster should clean up nicely and could bring a nice sum on it's own when taken care off. I'd consult the leather specialists here before whipping out the saddle soap, though. The gun is an early 1937 S/42 (Mauser), made before they switched to the salt dip blue, which took place in 1937.

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dsingletary User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	oil I'd rather leave that to someone who knows what they're doing. I'm mainly interested in determining a fair selling price. I'll post better photos soon. Thanks for the info on the holster.

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Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	I'm in Yurop, so can't give you a good value to work with, but the pistol would be somewhere in the 500 - 700 region, the holster, if it cleans up well, in the 200+ area?

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phatrick88 User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MN Posts: 54 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Is this the gun that was just on gunbroker?

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	I have been buying and selling at gun shows over the last 3-4 months, and what I have seen there and on line (gunbroker / ebay) is a luger like this, I'd offer $400 for it, $500 with the holster, clean it up and hope to get $550; the holster looks a bit rough too, I sold one like it for $125. When I've had holsters at shows and on ebay, I have been lucky to get $225 for a nice one; I think my pictures are too nice and my description too accurate... In other words, I don't make it sound rare and "mint" as some folks say. 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

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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	With the active rust visible in virtually all areas, I would have to agree with Ed Tinker's assessment of the selling price you should ask. There is a recent posting (made by me) on a good method of rust removal that should not do any additional damage or metal removal... so do a search for rust removal and you will find it. It is a simple process and once completed you can wipe it down with a soft cloth and oil it. It may bring a little more if the photos don't show any rust. Good Luck. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*