New to Forum and Lugers, 1912 purhase

mrerick · 02-10-2012, 07:40 PM

Hi Peter, and welcome to the forum.

You didn't profile your location, so it's difficult to do a value estimate for you because these can obtain different prices in different geographies.

If you're in the USA, I can give you a rough estimate.

Luger collectors value pistols in as close to their original factory state as possible. Original finish. All matching.

While there were fewer DWM military Lugers made in 1912 than later during WW-I (and only 10,000 in 1912), I don't think that this impacts the value of a "shooter" grade Luger a great deal. If the toggle is the only non-matching part, it might be possible to match it up someday, but this is difficult.

Shooters range in value from $500 to $1000 or so.

Does the magazine in your gun match the pistol's serial number? That might make it a little more valuable. If it's not a magazine from the correct period (or post war) it would be worth less.

There may be other internal parts that are not matching.

The unit mark is to a machine gun company. Unit marks make Lugers more interesting.

It looks like it's in about 85% finish condition. That is less interesting than one that is more close to original.

So... my guess... $650-$750 or so.

Marc

Sako5021 · 02-10-2012, 07:57 PM

Thanks you guys. Yes, Marc, I am in the US. I will find out about the mag serial #'s and post the info.

Sako5021 · 02-11-2012, 11:37 AM

Marc, magazine in marked 3326 and base plug is wood. Does this help?

Thanks
Pete

02-10-2012, 07:40 PM	#1
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Hi Peter, and welcome to the forum. You didn't profile your location, so it's difficult to do a value estimate for you because these can obtain different prices in different geographies. If you're in the USA, I can give you a rough estimate. Luger collectors value pistols in as close to their original factory state as possible. Original finish. All matching. While there were fewer DWM military Lugers made in 1912 than later during WW-I (and only 10,000 in 1912), I don't think that this impacts the value of a "shooter" grade Luger a great deal. If the toggle is the only non-matching part, it might be possible to match it up someday, but this is difficult. Shooters range in value from $500 to $1000 or so. Does the magazine in your gun match the pistol's serial number? That might make it a little more valuable. If it's not a magazine from the correct period (or post war) it would be worth less. There may be other internal parts that are not matching. The unit mark is to a machine gun company. Unit marks make Lugers more interesting. It looks like it's in about 85% finish condition. That is less interesting than one that is more close to original. So... my guess... $650-$750 or so. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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02-10-2012, 07:57 PM	#2
Sako5021 New User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks you guys. Yes, Marc, I am in the US. I will find out about the mag serial #'s and post the info.

02-11-2012, 11:37 AM	#3
Sako5021 New User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Marc, magazine in marked 3326 and base plug is wood. Does this help? Thanks Pete