Dad's Luger

[mrerick]

Hi Rich,

Should any of the original numbered parts be damaged, the value of your Luger to a collector will drop considerably and the financial value to about $900-$1000. It would be much better to get a second mis-matched "shooter". They can be had for $600-$1000.

It is not particularly common to break parts, it happens regularly. You'll find reports on this forum with some very sad owners. If you do decide to shoot it, use 115gn standard velocity ammo. Something like Winchester's white box generic ammo. Don't use high velocity "Nato" strength loads or old SMG ammo.

You have a rather collectable Luger and holster right now. Is the little loading key in the flap inside your holster? Is that WaA135 marked too? The tool is worth $75. Is it a 1942 marked holster (on the back)? If so, the original holster itself is worth $250 or so. BTW, don't store the Luger inside the holster. The residual chemicals from the tanning process can corrode the pistol's finish.

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The thing that I found odd about the wear pattern was how the rear of the receiver in your 6th picture showed the two wear areas that were imbalanced.

Marc