Nazi Luger values

383 magnum · 04-23-2007, 10:21 PM

I know this gets brought up all the time but I haven't followed this forum in a long time. All WW II stuff has skyrocketed in value in the last few years. From looking at auction sites it appears the starting price for a decent all matching (except perhaps the magazine) Luger is approaching the one grand mark and much higher for one in very good to excellent condition.

pipeman45 · 04-24-2007, 12:31 AM

Not just Lugers. It seems to me all gun prices are headed for the ionosphere.
Better stock up while you can.

waltherguy · 04-24-2007, 01:35 AM

Should be interesting to see the new blue book values on Lugers

Navy · 04-24-2007, 08:11 AM

I just wish I could buy at Blue Book prices...they seem to be low by 20-35% .

Tom A

waltherguy · 04-24-2007, 08:53 AM

Yes.. you are absolutely correct Tom!!! I've heard a rumor that Luger prices are supposed to be up 15-25% across he board in the new book... we shall see...

lew1 · 04-24-2007, 11:41 AM

The new books have been on the market since at least 3/31/07 as I saw them being sold at Tulsa.

I have had my copy for about two weeks now. But I did not compare prices in the new book to the prices in the old books.

waltherguy · 04-24-2007, 03:37 PM

Really? hu.. I thought they came out in June... I'll have to order one..

lugerholsterrepair · 04-24-2007, 05:04 PM

No matter when they come out they will be behind the times. Think of it this way..You invest in the stock market and once a year a book comes out telling the prices of stocks. Will it be accurate? NOOOOOOOO!!! Even if the author had a very accurate idea of prices, which I doubt anyway, by the time the book is compiled, sent to the editing/printer and printed-mailed-sold there has to be at least a 4-6 month gap.
I buy the book and wish I could find guns to buy at the listed prices but like Tom says..you can't.
It's a great book for many reasons but I don't depend on it a great deal.
Jerry Burney

lew1 · 04-24-2007, 05:12 PM

Its always nice to have as a general reference - considering the number of weapons listed.

383 magnum · 04-24-2007, 07:53 PM

The Blue Book is a good reference, but the values, at least for military guns are not accurate, especially the values listed for lower condition guns.
I just bought an S/42 1936 dated Luger. According to my 2004 Blue Book, its worth approximately $480. I paid much more than that of course.
If someone can tell me where to find original Lugers for less than $500, I'll take out a loan at the bank and buy as many as I can.

04-23-2007, 10:21 PM	#1
383 magnum User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 120 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Nazi Luger values I know this gets brought up all the time but I haven't followed this forum in a long time. All WW II stuff has skyrocketed in value in the last few years. From looking at auction sites it appears the starting price for a decent all matching (except perhaps the magazine) Luger is approaching the one grand mark and much higher for one in very good to excellent condition.

04-24-2007, 12:31 AM	#2
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Not just Lugers. It seems to me all gun prices are headed for the ionosphere. Better stock up while you can. __________________ Dave

04-24-2007, 01:35 AM	#3
waltherguy User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FL Posts: 201 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Should be interesting to see the new blue book values on Lugers __________________ "In a man to man fight the winner is the one who puts an extra round in his magazine" -Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

04-24-2007, 08:53 AM	#5
waltherguy User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FL Posts: 201 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes.. you are absolutely correct Tom!!! I've heard a rumor that Luger prices are supposed to be up 15-25% across he board in the new book... we shall see... __________________ "In a man to man fight the winner is the one who puts an extra round in his magazine" -Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

04-24-2007, 11:41 AM	#6
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	The new books have been on the market since at least 3/31/07 as I saw them being sold at Tulsa. I have had my copy for about two weeks now. But I did not compare prices in the new book to the prices in the old books. __________________ charlie

04-24-2007, 08:11 AM	#4
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I just wish I could buy at Blue Book prices...they seem to be low by 20-35% . Tom A

04-24-2007, 03:37 PM	#7
waltherguy User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FL Posts: 201 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Really? hu.. I thought they came out in June... I'll have to order one.. __________________ "In a man to man fight the winner is the one who puts an extra round in his magazine" -Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

04-24-2007, 05:04 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	No matter when they come out they will be behind the times. Think of it this way..You invest in the stock market and once a year a book comes out telling the prices of stocks. Will it be accurate? NOOOOOOOO!!! Even if the author had a very accurate idea of prices, which I doubt anyway, by the time the book is compiled, sent to the editing/printer and printed-mailed-sold there has to be at least a 4-6 month gap. I buy the book and wish I could find guns to buy at the listed prices but like Tom says..you can't. It's a great book for many reasons but I don't depend on it a great deal. 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."

04-24-2007, 05:12 PM	#9
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	Its always nice to have as a general reference - considering the number of weapons listed. __________________ charlie

04-24-2007, 07:53 PM	#10
383 magnum User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 120 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The Blue Book is a good reference, but the values, at least for military guns are not accurate, especially the values listed for lower condition guns. I just bought an S/42 1936 dated Luger. According to my 2004 Blue Book, its worth approximately $480. I paid much more than that of course. If someone can tell me where to find original Lugers for less than $500, I'll take out a loan at the bank and buy as many as I can.