Need help with a trade, 1939 42 code

Olle · 09-12-2015, 09:22 PM

I'm thinking about trading with a guy, and I need the forum expert's help. He's interested in one of my guns, and we have established a trade value around $2,500. He offered and even trade on his 1939 42 code 9mm, at least 90% (maybe 95%), all matching including one matching magazine. He has it for sale right now, asking $2,800.

So first of all, is his gun in the ballpark? I realize that I should have taken pictures, but again: Looking for a ballpark value.

Also, the finish looks almost pitch black, with the barrel being glossy without any tool marks. The gun looks nice and crisp overall, no signs of refinish etc, but it does not have a blue tint to it. The seller is an experienced Luger collector and I trust his judgement. but with this kind of money involved I'm not taking any chances. I have compared with a few pictures I found here on the forum, and it looks like the color actually is correct, like a deep salt blue and no strawed small parts. Just want to make sure.

So what would you guys say? Thumbs up or down?

09-12-2015, 09:22 PM	#1
Olle User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,149 Thanks: 159 Thanked 664 Times in 318 Posts	Need help with a trade, 1939 42 code I'm thinking about trading with a guy, and I need the forum expert's help. He's interested in one of my guns, and we have established a trade value around $2,500. He offered and even trade on his 1939 42 code 9mm, at least 90% (maybe 95%), all matching including one matching magazine. He has it for sale right now, asking $2,800. So first of all, is his gun in the ballpark? I realize that I should have taken pictures, but again: Looking for a ballpark value. Also, the finish looks almost pitch black, with the barrel being glossy without any tool marks. The gun looks nice and crisp overall, no signs of refinish etc, but it does not have a blue tint to it. The seller is an experienced Luger collector and I trust his judgement. but with this kind of money involved I'm not taking any chances. I have compared with a few pictures I found here on the forum, and it looks like the color actually is correct, like a deep salt blue and no strawed small parts. Just want to make sure. So what would you guys say? Thumbs up or down?