Ballpark-ish estimate on 1916 DWM?

DavidJayUden · 02-01-2017, 11:59 AM

Based on the 2 photos I'm not seeing anything wrong or scary about the gun. Yes there are some suspicious smudges on the bluing and the grip is chipped.
You had asked about value and no one wants to go out on that limb without better data, but I'll try.
If the gun is 100% matching and with original finish, bore decent, no problems, it could go for as much as $2k. But there are a lot of "if's" there. I'd think $1750 is closer to reality.
On the other hand, if it is mismatched internally, refinished, or otherwise compromised, that figure drops down to the $1000 range.
And that's about as far out on the limb as I'll go without more info. Hope this helps.
dju

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02-01-2017, 11:59 AM	#12
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Based on the 2 photos I'm not seeing anything wrong or scary about the gun. Yes there are some suspicious smudges on the bluing and the grip is chipped. You had asked about value and no one wants to go out on that limb without better data, but I'll try. If the gun is 100% matching and with original finish, bore decent, no problems, it could go for as much as $2k. But there are a lot of "if's" there. I'd think $1750 is closer to reality. On the other hand, if it is mismatched internally, refinished, or otherwise compromised, that figure drops down to the $1000 range. And that's about as far out on the limb as I'll go without more info. Hope this helps. dju