Newbie question - Page 3

thegundude · 02-09-2006, 03:21 PM

I'd say it's worth between, and understand that this is just MHO, $400 and $600.

I got mine for around $500.

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the gunman · 02-09-2006, 03:57 PM

The holster is a newly made REPO

thegundude · 02-09-2006, 04:03 PM

And the matching mag helps it's value, but by how much is your discretion.

How much is the guy asking for it?

dwdesa · 02-09-2006, 04:21 PM

The guy is actually selling it for someone else and has little knowledge of Lugers.
It's one of those stories you hear about; Where the husband was a gun collector and passes away and the widow wants nothing to do with the guns except to get rid of them.
I of course want to get a good deal, but don't want to take advantage of the situation.

John Sabato · 02-09-2006, 04:24 PM

I will let other appraise the value, but I can comment that the holster is definitely a modern post-ww2 reproduction... Used and worth from about $25.00 to 40.00.

Ponyman · 02-09-2006, 04:37 PM

Dave, you opened this thread with a question about the canon sliding loosely on the frame rails. Has that issue been resolved?

dwdesa · 02-09-2006, 04:44 PM

I'm sorry, yes.
It's not a problem any more.
I figured out how it should go with help from this forum.
Thanks

Frank · 02-09-2006, 06:41 PM

Hi Dave, it appears you have what I would call a semi-shooter. That's an all matching pistol with an original finish that's less than 85% or so. I say it appears, because I can't see all the part numbering.

If the external parts are numbered "34" and the trigger, main toggle pin, hold open lever, breech block and firing pin are all numbered "34", then you have an all matching Luger. Note, I didn't include the grips since most 1939 Code 42 grips are NOT numbered!!!

If the Luger is indeed matching, the value is near $1000. I agree the holster isn't worth much.

Good Luck and let us know if you buy it!!

wlyon · 02-09-2006, 06:54 PM

Dave I agree with Frank , $1000 sounds reasonable,especially with the matching mag. Bill

thegundude · 02-09-2006, 08:49 PM

Wow. In that case I got a great deal on mine. Although the my mag doesn't match, it's has just slightly less blueing.

A thousand dollars for a matching shooter grade 42 code. Who'd have thunk it...

I guess I stand corrected.

dwdesa · 02-20-2006, 10:38 AM

Hey guys, thanks for all the input. Sorry its taken me so long to get back here; I've been working some long hours.

I offered the guy $750 for the gun and he accepted it. Both parties happy; he got rid of the gun for the lady and I got a good deal on a piece of history.

Now, any suggestions on how I should display the gun if I choose to?

Again, I appreciate all of your help.

Dave

thegundude · 02-20-2006, 10:56 AM

I built a stand for displaying and photographing Lugers. With a piece of wood and a little time, it's easy...

Herb · 02-20-2006, 11:04 AM

If you decide to go with the type stand shown above, don't buy one of those at Ebay for $20. Buy direct from the manufacturer for $10.50 + S&H.................
http://www.gunstands.com/pistol.htm
I have three different ones from this company and they are well made.

thegundude · 02-20-2006, 12:08 PM

Someone sells those? Holy Moly... And I thought I HAD to build my own...

Thanks for that link Herb. Yer da MAN!

Herb · 02-20-2006, 02:44 PM

Steve, the one you made is a little fancier but considering the time to go to Home Depot, buy the moulding, cut it and finish it and add on the verticle piece the cost of fuel etc, the Fort Sandflat stand is cheap. I have the 10 Luger display stand too and it's really nice and well built. The 6 gun stand is kinda plain but functional.

02-09-2006, 03:21 PM	#41
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	I'd say it's worth between, and understand that this is just MHO, $400 and $600. I got mine for around $500. User results may vary, not valid in all states, use with proper eye protection. Insured FDIC and inspected grade A, USDA.... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

02-09-2006, 04:03 PM	#43
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	And the matching mag helps it's value, but by how much is your discretion. How much is the guy asking for it? __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

02-09-2006, 04:24 PM	#45
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	I will let other appraise the value, but I can comment that the holster is definitely a modern post-ww2 reproduction... Used and worth from about $25.00 to 40.00. __________________ 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..."*

02-09-2006, 04:37 PM	#46
Ponyman User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlantic County, NJ, USA Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Dave, you opened this thread with a question about the canon sliding loosely on the frame rails. Has that issue been resolved? __________________ "The Constitution is intended for use by a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the governance of any other." ~ John Quincy Adams

02-09-2006, 06:54 PM	#49
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,656 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 2,620 Times in 972 Posts	Dave I agree with Frank , $1000 sounds reasonable,especially with the matching mag. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

02-09-2006, 03:57 PM	#42
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	The holster is a newly made REPO

02-09-2006, 04:21 PM	#44
dwdesa User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO, USA Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The guy is actually selling it for someone else and has little knowledge of Lugers. It's one of those stories you hear about; Where the husband was a gun collector and passes away and the widow wants nothing to do with the guns except to get rid of them. I of course want to get a good deal, but don't want to take advantage of the situation.

02-09-2006, 04:44 PM	#47
dwdesa User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO, USA Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm sorry, yes. It's not a problem any more. I figured out how it should go with help from this forum. Thanks

02-09-2006, 06:41 PM	#48
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	Hi Dave, it appears you have what I would call a semi-shooter. That's an all matching pistol with an original finish that's less than 85% or so. I say it appears, because I can't see all the part numbering. If the external parts are numbered "34" and the trigger, main toggle pin, hold open lever, breech block and firing pin are all numbered "34", then you have an all matching Luger. Note, I didn't include the grips since most 1939 Code 42 grips are NOT numbered!!! If the Luger is indeed matching, the value is near $1000. I agree the holster isn't worth much. Good Luck and let us know if you buy it!!

02-09-2006, 08:49 PM	#50
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Wow. In that case I got a great deal on mine. Although the my mag doesn't match, it's has just slightly less blueing. A thousand dollars for a matching shooter grade 42 code. Who'd have thunk it... I guess I stand corrected. __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

02-20-2006, 10:38 AM	#51
dwdesa User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO, USA Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey guys, thanks for all the input. Sorry its taken me so long to get back here; I've been working some long hours. I offered the guy $750 for the gun and he accepted it. Both parties happy; he got rid of the gun for the lady and I got a good deal on a piece of history. Now, any suggestions on how I should display the gun if I choose to? Again, I appreciate all of your help. Dave

02-20-2006, 10:56 AM	#52
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	I built a stand for displaying and photographing Lugers. With a piece of wood and a little time, it's easy... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

02-20-2006, 11:04 AM	#53
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If you decide to go with the type stand shown above, don't buy one of those at Ebay for $20. Buy direct from the manufacturer for $10.50 + S&H................. http://www.gunstands.com/pistol.htm I have three different ones from this company and they are well made. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

02-20-2006, 12:08 PM	#54
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Someone sells those? Holy Moly... And I thought I HAD to build my own... Thanks for that link Herb. Yer da MAN! __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

02-20-2006, 02:44 PM	#55
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Steve, the one you made is a little fancier but considering the time to go to Home Depot, buy the moulding, cut it and finish it and add on the verticle piece the cost of fuel etc, the Fort Sandflat stand is cheap. I have the 10 Luger display stand too and it's really nice and well built. The 6 gun stand is kinda plain but functional. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull