A luger I may buy. Would love some guidance

tbarker13 · 05-13-2011, 04:47 PM

So I just returned from visiting a fellow who is liquidating an estate - some 300 guns, mostly old west and military stuff.

Among the pistols is a 1917 DWM. All of the numbers match that I can see - though he tells me that the grip panels do not match. So, not an all-numbers matching gun.

The thing appears to be in very nice condition. The action is tight. No major pitting, etc. It's obviously been well cared for during its life.

The pictures aren't the best, but it's all I could do on short notice. The guy wants $900 for it.
I'm strongly considering buying the thing, but would love some advice. It's among a big batch of guns he's taking to a gun show tomorrow, so there's at least some chance he'll sell it there.

Norme · 05-13-2011, 05:01 PM

Tim, based on the photos you have posted, and assuming the internal numbers match, this 1917 DWM looks very nice and is well worth $900.00. You don't mention if the magazine matches also, if it does this gun's a steal. Regards, Norm

Conny · 05-13-2011, 05:07 PM

The strawed parts look nice. Without doubt, a well taken care of pistol. If I had the extra cash, I'd buy it for $900.00

tbarker13 · 05-13-2011, 05:15 PM

Thanks, the magazine does match.

sheepherder · 05-13-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tbarker13

A luger I may buy. Would love some guidance

Draw $850 cash out of the bank and wave it at him...If he won't budge...BUY IT!!!

spartacus38 · 05-13-2011, 06:03 PM

Great buy-----go for it. It is a steal at $900.
Bob

Ron Smith · 05-13-2011, 06:10 PM

In a heart beat!!!

DavidJayUden · 05-13-2011, 06:10 PM

If it were on the table in front of me I'd buy it, not talk azbout it...
dju

tbarker13 · 05-13-2011, 06:25 PM

Thanks everyone. I've told the guy I will take it.

spartacus38 · 05-13-2011, 06:32 PM

Smart move.

sheepherder · 05-13-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tbarker13

...he tells me that the grip panels do not match. So, not an all-numbers matching gun.

To me, all metal numbered parts matching is a matching gun...I consider wood grips to be 'outside' the criteria for all-matching...

Ron Wood · 05-13-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by postino

To me, all metal numbered parts matching is a matching gun...I consider wood grips to be 'outside' the criteria for all-matching...

Me too. I am also not too concerned about firing pins and holdopens

sheepherder · 05-13-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Wood

Me too. I am also not too concerned about firing pins and holdopens

Hmmmmm...I think I would consider wooden grips to be a 'consumable' item; but if I were looking for a Model 1900 Luger, I would want an "all matching 1900" to have matching FP & HO...

( I use that example because I may be shopping for a 1900 before too long)...

Ron Wood · 05-14-2011, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by postino

Hmmmmm...I think I would consider wooden grips to be a 'consumable' item; but if I were looking for a Model 1900 Luger, I would want an "all matching 1900" to have matching FP & HO...

( I use that example because I may be shopping for a 1900 before too long)...

Good luck with that. 1900 FP & HO aren't numbered.

sheepherder · 05-14-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ron wood

good luck with that. 1900 fp & ho aren't numbered.

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Conny · 05-14-2011, 10:51 AM

TBarker13.....After you get the Luger home, how about posting close-up photos of the markings, serial number, etc...By the way, I like the honest holster wear on the blued high points.

Congradulations on your, "I will take it" decision.

When I go to estate auctions, they usually have worn out .22's, beat to hell shotguns and rusted pistols. Of course, that's in Kansas (farmers) when I'm visiting my parents.

mjanway · 05-14-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Conny

TBarker13
When I go to estate auctions, they usually have worn out .22's, beat to hell shotguns and rusted pistols. Of course, that's in Kansas (farmers) when I'm visiting my parents.

Well, when we use up all our stuff, we lay down and die. Relatives sell what we leave behind.

tbarker13 · 05-16-2011, 04:51 PM

Well, this one is mine now. Went over the guy's place today and picked it up.
Will post better photos soon...

05-13-2011, 04:47 PM	#1
tbarker13 User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A luger I may buy. Would love some guidance So I just returned from visiting a fellow who is liquidating an estate - some 300 guns, mostly old west and military stuff. Among the pistols is a 1917 DWM. All of the numbers match that I can see - though he tells me that the grip panels do not match. So, not an all-numbers matching gun. The thing appears to be in very nice condition. The action is tight. No major pitting, etc. It's obviously been well cared for during its life. The pictures aren't the best, but it's all I could do on short notice. The guy wants $900 for it. I'm strongly considering buying the thing, but would love some advice. It's among a big batch of guns he's taking to a gun show tomorrow, so there's at least some chance he'll sell it there.

05-13-2011, 05:07 PM	#3
Conny User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Culpeper, Va. Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	The strawed parts look nice. Without doubt, a well taken care of pistol. If I had the extra cash, I'd buy it for $900.00 __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker

05-13-2011, 06:10 PM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	In a heart beat!!! __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

05-14-2011, 10:51 AM	#16
Conny User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Culpeper, Va. Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	TBarker13.....After you get the Luger home, how about posting close-up photos of the markings, serial number, etc...By the way, I like the honest holster wear on the blued high points. Congradulations on your, "I will take it" decision. When I go to estate auctions, they usually have worn out .22's, beat to hell shotguns and rusted pistols. Of course, that's in Kansas (farmers) when I'm visiting my parents. __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker

05-13-2011, 05:01 PM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Tim, based on the photos you have posted, and assuming the internal numbers match, this 1917 DWM looks very nice and is well worth $900.00. You don't mention if the magazine matches also, if it does this gun's a steal. Regards, Norm

05-13-2011, 05:15 PM	#4
tbarker13 User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, the magazine does match.

05-13-2011, 06:03 PM	#6
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Great buy-----go for it. It is a steal at $900. Bob

05-13-2011, 06:10 PM	#8
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	If it were on the table in front of me I'd buy it, not talk azbout it... dju

05-13-2011, 06:25 PM	#9
tbarker13 User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks everyone. I've told the guy I will take it.

05-13-2011, 06:32 PM	#10
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Smart move.

05-16-2011, 04:51 PM	#18
tbarker13 User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, this one is mine now. Went over the guy's place today and picked it up. Will post better photos soon...