Family find of 1908 Commercial Army Luger

bgarland · 12-29-2005, 11:18 PM

As usual, you guys are loaded with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Thanks for the advice. I'll give it some additional TLC before storing it again.

I also have the original leather holster and loading tool with a second magazine. The Holster was cut down for "quick draw" so it's lost some of its value but it's still nice to have.

I assume the best thing for preserving the gun is too follow your advice and store it in an up to date gun pouch after careful cleaning and waxing. As far as the holster, any suggestions on leather preservation that I can do without further impacting the value of the holster?

Here are a couple pictures of the holster to give you an idea of the condition.

Thanks,
Brad

bgarland · 09-01-2009, 08:48 PM

Hi, it's been awhile since I visited here. Well, my Luger described in this thread continues to hide in my safe with no appreciation.

I have been thinking that a true collector would get so much more out of this piece. The family heirloom aspect of it is meaningful to me but it seems like such a waste to just keep it locked away in safe.

I'm looking for advice on how to have it properly appraised and market it?

Your thoughts?

09-01-2009, 08:48 PM	#2
bgarland User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thinking about selling this one Hi, it's been awhile since I visited here. Well, my Luger described in this thread continues to hide in my safe with no appreciation. I have been thinking that a true collector would get so much more out of this piece. The family heirloom aspect of it is meaningful to me but it seems like such a waste to just keep it locked away in safe. I'm looking for advice on how to have it properly appraised and market it? Your thoughts?

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12-29-2005, 11:18 PM	#1
bgarland User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As usual, you guys are loaded with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Thanks for the advice. I'll give it some additional TLC before storing it again. I also have the original leather holster and loading tool with a second magazine. The Holster was cut down for "quick draw" so it's lost some of its value but it's still nice to have. I assume the best thing for preserving the gun is too follow your advice and store it in an up to date gun pouch after careful cleaning and waxing. As far as the holster, any suggestions on leather preservation that I can do without further impacting the value of the holster? Here are a couple pictures of the holster to give you an idea of the condition. Thanks, Brad