Costs of Lugers?

Jim McArthur · 01-04-2007, 08:45 PM

OK, I know that it's going to run a wide gamut: but what should one expect to pay for a shooting Luger? And what sort of a range of prices are we talking about for collector Lugers?

Jim

Curly1 · 01-04-2007, 09:15 PM

$650-750 for shooters, it is possible to stumble onto one for less, I found a reblued one locally I am going to pick up this weekend for $400 OTD. Watch the for sale forum here, they come up from time to time and don't last long.

There would be a low end and hi-end collector range starting at the low end for around $1,000 and running into the many thousands for the serious pieces.

Happy hunting

Edward Tinker · 01-04-2007, 09:15 PM

Jim, I normally tell folks $500-$650 for a shooter, but you seldom see one for less than $600 (gun shops always feel a luger is "valuable)...

Collector price is higher than that... I think most prices are $800-$1200, and then as they go up in condition or "rarity" then prices go up.

Ed

thegundude · 01-04-2007, 09:41 PM

I've been scanning GunsAmerica, GunBroker and AuctionArms these past few days trying to dig up some Artillery Luger items and I've noticed that many guys are trying to sell their shooters at incredible prices. Since when is a shooter grade, chromed, 1920 commercial worth $1,200?

Insane...

Big Norm · 01-05-2007, 03:29 PM

Its a great time for collectors to get rid of their 'mistakes'.
Big Norm

thegundude · 01-05-2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Big Norm
Its a great time for collectors to get rid of their 'mistakes'.
Big Norm

Heck, if it weren't for the mistakes of others I wouldn't even HAVE a collection...

Big Norm · 01-06-2007, 01:27 PM

Steve
I can somewhat sympathize with you on that one, especially when I get a date with a beautiful woman.
Big Norm
________________________________________
I may not fly with the eagles but weasels don't get sucked into airplane jet engines.

thegundude · 01-06-2007, 03:11 PM

LOL!

Alx · 01-18-2007, 11:33 PM

I might mention that a mismatched half 1917 and half 1938 Artillery in really good condition was bid up to 1750 recently on GB.... just FYI.

Don't "discount" the law of supply and demand and its effect on market prices.

SS109 · 01-20-2007, 01:22 PM

Luger prices seem to be climbing rapidly. I just bought a .30 1920 for $700 and the seller wanted $800.

I think this will continue while the economy is doing well.

Jim McArthur · 02-19-2007, 07:34 PM

Do .30's tend to sell for more, less, or is there no pattern, compared to 9mm's?

I know that 9mm has become about the most popular centerfire cartridge in the US today. What about .30 Luger ammo, is it commercially made? Expensive?

Jim

Edward Tinker · 02-19-2007, 07:41 PM

30 luger (aka 7.65mm) pistols generally sell for less, mainly because the ammo is 2-3x the cost 9mm...

Ed

Jim McArthur · 02-19-2007, 10:27 PM

Thanks, Ed.

Hmm....maybe it would make sense to get one 9mm as a shooter, and concentrate on .30's as collector pieces.

Jim

Ron Wood · 02-19-2007, 11:53 PM

Jim,
Collector value is largely independent of caliber. Shooter value, on the other hand, favors 9mm.

RylanBrissette · 03-18-2007, 02:07 AM

You guys want lugers dirt cheap? Come to Canada! I bought mine, although a shooter for $450, That's $382 american. There is this all matching 1917 Luger for sale at my local gun show for about $550 canadian and the condition is exelent. And he is willing to bargain! I might buy it yet, but I am more into WW2 Lugers or 1930's at least..

thegundude · 03-18-2007, 09:09 AM

That's great for you but getting that little bugger across the border might be somewhat challenging for most of us.

thegundude · 03-18-2007, 09:09 AM

That's great for you but getting that little bugger across the border might be somewhat challenging for most of us.

Jim McArthur · 03-18-2007, 09:50 AM

I'm also not sure about the legality, under Canadian law, of an American making a pistol purchase there.

Anyone know?

Jim

Lugerdoc · 03-19-2007, 10:20 AM

Jim, If it's military issue, it's probably not importable, but if police or commerical, it can probably be importeded by a licensed importer or FFL dealer and an individual would have to do the normal paper work with him as well as paying an extra couple of hundred dollars for shipping and import fees. TH

Jim McArthur · 03-22-2007, 08:32 AM

Thanks, TH. These extra fees would surely cut into any savings you were making by buying it cheaper in Canada. Of course, they could still be worth your while, depending on the differential of the sales prices in the first place.

Jim

01-04-2007, 08:45 PM	#1
Jim McArthur User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Orleans LA Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Costs of Lugers? OK, I know that it's going to run a wide gamut: but what should one expect to pay for a shooting Luger? And what sort of a range of prices are we talking about for collector Lugers? Jim

01-04-2007, 09:15 PM	#2
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 115 Thanked 704 Times in 366 Posts	$650-750 for shooters, it is possible to stumble onto one for less, I found a reblued one locally I am going to pick up this weekend for $400 OTD. Watch the for sale forum here, they come up from time to time and don't last long. There would be a low end and hi-end collector range starting at the low end for around $1,000 and running into the many thousands for the serious pieces. Happy hunting __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

01-04-2007, 09:15 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,917 Thanks: 1,996 Thanked 4,508 Times in 2,082 Posts	Jim, I normally tell folks $500-$650 for a shooter, but you seldom see one for less than $600 (gun shops always feel a luger is "valuable)... Collector price is higher than that... I think most prices are $800-$1200, and then as they go up in condition or "rarity" then prices go up. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-04-2007, 09:41 PM	#4
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	I've been scanning GunsAmerica, GunBroker and AuctionArms these past few days trying to dig up some Artillery Luger items and I've noticed that many guys are trying to sell their shooters at incredible prices. Since when is a shooter grade, chromed, 1920 commercial worth $1,200? Insane... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

01-06-2007, 03:11 PM	#8
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	LOL! __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

01-05-2007, 03:29 PM	#5
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Its a great time for collectors to get rid of their 'mistakes'. Big Norm

01-06-2007, 01:27 PM	#7
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Steve I can somewhat sympathize with you on that one, especially when I get a date with a beautiful woman. Big Norm ________________________________________ I may not fly with the eagles but weasels don't get sucked into airplane jet engines.

01-18-2007, 11:33 PM	#9
Alx User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, Tennessee area Posts: 263 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I might mention that a mismatched half 1917 and half 1938 Artillery in really good condition was bid up to 1750 recently on GB.... just FYI. Don't "discount" the law of supply and demand and its effect on market prices.

01-20-2007, 01:22 PM	#10
SS109 User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jefferson, CO Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Luger prices seem to be climbing rapidly. I just bought a .30 1920 for $700 and the seller wanted $800. I think this will continue while the economy is doing well. __________________ 1916 LP08 1923 9mm P08 Commercial Import 1920 .30 Luger Commercial

02-19-2007, 07:34 PM	#11
Jim McArthur User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Orleans LA Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Prices for .30 Lugers? Do .30's tend to sell for more, less, or is there no pattern, compared to 9mm's? I know that 9mm has become about the most popular centerfire cartridge in the US today. What about .30 Luger ammo, is it commercially made? Expensive? Jim

02-19-2007, 07:41 PM	#12
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,917 Thanks: 1,996 Thanked 4,508 Times in 2,082 Posts	30 luger (aka 7.65mm) pistols generally sell for less, mainly because the ammo is 2-3x the cost 9mm... Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-19-2007, 10:27 PM	#13
Jim McArthur User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Orleans LA Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	9mm v. .30 Thanks, Ed. Hmm....maybe it would make sense to get one 9mm as a shooter, and concentrate on .30's as collector pieces. Jim

02-19-2007, 11:53 PM	#14
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,994 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 5,108 Times in 1,681 Posts	Jim, Collector value is largely independent of caliber. Shooter value, on the other hand, favors 9mm. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-18-2007, 02:07 AM	#15
RylanBrissette User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 189 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	You guys want lugers dirt cheap? Come to Canada! I bought mine, although a shooter for $450, That's $382 american. There is this all matching 1917 Luger for sale at my local gun show for about $550 canadian and the condition is exelent. And he is willing to bargain! I might buy it yet, but I am more into WW2 Lugers or 1930's at least..

03-18-2007, 09:09 AM	#16
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	That's great for you but getting that little bugger across the border might be somewhat challenging for most of us. __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

03-18-2007, 09:50 AM	#18
Jim McArthur User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Orleans LA Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Purchase problems, too maybe? I'm also not sure about the legality, under Canadian law, of an American making a pistol purchase there. Anyone know? Jim

03-19-2007, 10:20 AM	#19
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Jim, If it's military issue, it's probably not importable, but if police or commerical, it can probably be importeded by a licensed importer or FFL dealer and an individual would have to do the normal paper work with him as well as paying an extra couple of hundred dollars for shipping and import fees. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

03-22-2007, 08:32 AM	#20
Jim McArthur User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Orleans LA Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Still cheap in Canada? Thanks, TH. These extra fees would surely cut into any savings you were making by buying it cheaper in Canada. Of course, they could still be worth your while, depending on the differential of the sales prices in the first place. Jim