My new Luger !! Opinions please.

Contender · 06-20-2008, 02:03 PM

Okay, so I bought it - just wondered what you guys think of the rig.

I think I did good - not exactly sure how you tell if the mags and holster are matching, perhaps you can help me?

And then, of course, the $64,000 question, "What do you think it is worth?" (I paid around $1500 for it). By the way, I am in Florida (Tampa).

thanks in advance for your help!

thanks in advance guys!

The number on the tool appears to be the same number that is on the gun!

ken d · 06-20-2008, 05:51 PM

Contender:

You did very well on the rig. The mags are right, unnumbered plastic for a BYF 42. Holster is a big plus. Overall great deal.

Regards Ken D

abukafura · 06-20-2008, 07:50 PM

Also, the grips are a BIG plus on this Luger. Nice!!

Went Blakely · 06-22-2008, 03:25 AM

That is an amazing rig for the price, you did great!
Anyone know what manufacturer the GWW code is referring to by the way, not here in StillsTRL

Frank · 06-22-2008, 10:04 AM

Contender, I agree - nice looking rig -- CONGRATS

Went, I think the Ordnance Code is CWW, not GWW. If so, the manufacturer is Karl Weiss, Lederwarenfabrik, Braunchweig.

Dave Baird · 06-22-2008, 12:25 PM

Very nice rig! Seems 100% correct to me from the pics! Congrats!

Dave

Went Blakely · 06-22-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Frank
Contender, I agree - nice looking rig -- CONGRATS

Went, I think the Ordnance Code is CWW, not GWW. If so, the manufacturer is Karl Weiss, Lederwarenfabrik, Braunchweig.

Ahh yes, i see it now

It does look 'overly' cursive

lugerholsterrepair · 06-22-2008, 02:03 PM

Marc, A very respectable and complete rig! Yes, The holster is quite nice, original and correct. An unusual P08 ink stam on the inside top. Do you have a photo of the back?

Jerry Burney

GerColctor · 06-22-2008, 08:04 PM

Very nice, clean rig. As mentioned, you really did quite well on the price.

Good luck
Joe

John Sabato · 06-23-2008, 01:14 PM

You can clean the dirt out of the grip checkering with warm soapy water and soft toothbrush. Don't use anything harsh on them, and I don't recommend using the 60+ year old bakelite grips worth in excess of $300 for shooting. They are brittle and can crack on you. If you plan on shooting this collectible, (NOT recommended if you want to retain the value), get some modern reproduction grips...

Nice purchase! ...and Welcome to the Lugerforum!

Contender · 06-23-2008, 01:51 PM

....thanks for the specific feedback on the grips John.

I am thrilled with the gun, and I am NOT interested in shooting it. I will try to clean it as you suggested though.

Now if only that gun could talk and tell us about its past......

alanint · 06-23-2008, 02:24 PM

Keep in mind to carefully REMOVE the grips from the pistol, THEN scrub with a toothbrush and soapy water. (seems obvious, but just thought I would clarify). 8^)

Contender · 06-23-2008, 03:29 PM

...I am glad you clarified it !

lugerholsterrepair · 06-23-2008, 04:30 PM

Well, I was just kiddin ya..I didn't want to see the back of the holster.

Jerry Burney

wdavid431 · 06-24-2008, 06:47 AM

Wow! Very, very nice "Black widow" Luger. It is worth about twice what you paid. Congrats.

06-20-2008, 02:03 PM	#1
Contender User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My new Luger !! Opinions please. Okay, so I bought it - just wondered what you guys think of the rig. I think I did good - not exactly sure how you tell if the mags and holster are matching, perhaps you can help me? And then, of course, the $64,000 question, "What do you think it is worth?" (I paid around $1500 for it). By the way, I am in Florida (Tampa). thanks in advance for your help! thanks in advance guys! The number on the tool appears to be the same number that is on the gun!

06-22-2008, 03:25 AM	#4
Went Blakely User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 231 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	That is an amazing rig for the price, you did great! Anyone know what manufacturer the GWW code is referring to by the way, not here in StillsTRL __________________ Went Blakely

06-22-2008, 02:03 PM	#8
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Marc, A very respectable and complete rig! Yes, The holster is quite nice, original and correct. An unusual P08 ink stam on the inside top. Do you have a photo of the back? Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

06-22-2008, 08:04 PM	#9
GerColctor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: CT & FL Posts: 315 Thanks: 2 Thanked 48 Times in 31 Posts	Very nice, clean rig. As mentioned, you really did quite well on the price. Good luck Joe __________________ It is better to have lived a day as a tiger, then a thousand years as a lamb.

06-23-2008, 01:14 PM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	You can clean the dirt out of the grip checkering with warm soapy water and soft toothbrush. Don't use anything harsh on them, and I don't recommend using the 60+ year old bakelite grips worth in excess of $300 for shooting. They are brittle and can crack on you. If you plan on shooting this collectible, (NOT recommended if you want to retain the value), get some modern reproduction grips... Nice purchase! ...and Welcome to the Lugerforum! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

06-20-2008, 05:51 PM	#2
ken d Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: louisville ky Posts: 277 Thanks: 31 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Contender: You did very well on the rig. The mags are right, unnumbered plastic for a BYF 42. Holster is a big plus. Overall great deal. Regards Ken D

06-20-2008, 07:50 PM	#3
abukafura Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, near Greeen Bay Posts: 327 Thanks: 1,314 Thanked 90 Times in 57 Posts	Also, the grips are a BIG plus on this Luger. Nice!!

06-22-2008, 10:04 AM	#5
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Contender, I agree - nice looking rig -- CONGRATS Went, I think the Ordnance Code is CWW, not GWW. If so, the manufacturer is Karl Weiss, Lederwarenfabrik, Braunchweig.

06-22-2008, 12:25 PM	#6
Dave Baird User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western PA Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very nice rig! Seems 100% correct to me from the pics! Congrats! Dave

06-23-2008, 01:51 PM	#11
Contender User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks everyone and.... ....thanks for the specific feedback on the grips John. I am thrilled with the gun, and I am NOT interested in shooting it. I will try to clean it as you suggested though. Now if only that gun could talk and tell us about its past......

06-23-2008, 02:24 PM	#12
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Keep in mind to carefully REMOVE the grips from the pistol, THEN scrub with a toothbrush and soapy water. (seems obvious, but just thought I would clarify). 8^)

06-23-2008, 03:29 PM	#13
Contender User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Actually... ...I am glad you clarified it !

06-23-2008, 04:30 PM	#14
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Well, I was just kiddin ya..I didn't want to see the back of the holster. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

06-24-2008, 06:47 AM	#15
wdavid431 User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Wow! Very, very nice "Black widow" Luger. It is worth about twice what you paid. Congrats. __________________ W David

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