Time to get serious...

[DavidJayUden]

They have already declined bids of $1650. So how much are you willing to pay over that price? Seems to me that it getting right up against top dollar on that one.
It does seem like an honest wartime Luger.
dju

[Norme]

Hi Zorba, Both gun and holster look legit to me, and I think you can comfortably go to $2,00.00.
Are you really a professional belly dancer?
Regards, Norm

[sheepherder]

I would think that $1650 is high estimate for Luger + holster + magazines/tool....OK, maybe a couple hundred more...

[alvin]

Originally Posted by postino

I would think that $1650 is high estimate for Luger + holster + magazines/tool....OK, maybe a couple hundred more...

Why? Could you give an itemized estimation? I am also interested in this rig.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by alvin

Why? Could you give an itemized estimation? I am also interested in this rig.

As you well know, I am not a collector...But WW II Luger, 42 or S/42 seem to be what entry level buyers like...WW II mystique maybe...And this looks in very good shape, to my untrained eye...$1400 is my top dollar for pistol itself; others may say holster is worth a couple hundred (or maybe not), and two mags worth a couple hundred also...

That would be my reasoning...But remember, I have no interest in holsters or extra magazines [needless extravagances], so I would not bid over $1400...But if you are buyer who likes 'rig', then upwards of maybe $1850 would not be out of order, in my mind...If it is what you have your heart set on...

Edit: Also no export stamp...Means nothing to new buyer, but may affect price if later sold to collector...

Edit2: I am looking at pic of toggles, and the hinges look either extremely dirty, or maybe evidence of...

He also has a "G" date for sale...

[alvin]

Originally Posted by postino

WW II Luger, 42 or S/42 seem to be what entry level buyers like

I like byf 41/42 Black Widow. It's not a scarce variation, but it has a unique appearance which is very attractive. Will get an instance one day in future.

[guns3545]

I would suggest you ask for detailed pictures of the "matching" magazine.

Also insure that the tool is properly marked.

John

[Zorba]

Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Zorba, Both gun and holster look legit to me, and I think you can comfortably go to $2,00.00.

This was what I was kinda thinking too - but I appreciate everyone's feedback. Sounds to me like it may have some minor issues (what wouldn't being this old?), but is probably pretty solid. I'm particularly interested because its a '36, the fact that its a "rig" is a nice bonus.

Are you really a professional belly dancer?
Regards, Norm

Yes.

[alvin]

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

It does seem like an honest wartime Luger.

Astonished.

In my imagination, German would not re-number that magazine to make it match. Why did German care that number, it shoots then it's OK, it's just a tool in its era.

Let's assume viewers ignore that magazine and bid accordingly, so let's put the magazine aside. Not a big deal as long as it's not counted. The right panel does not fit the gun well, most likely it's a replacement. Let's also assume it's German did it. The left panel fits well, but has a chip on upper corner. Let's assume that caused by battle usage. The safety lever was refinished, let's assume it's done by German field gunsmith...... the list could go on and on....

If the attractive point is nice bore, it might perform well, it has some value, but should be described accordingly.

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I don't have Mauser Luger. Am I wrong in the observation?