What's it Worth?

Brien · 09-10-2007, 10:46 PM

Hi Folks,

Got a doosy of a question. Don't have pics, but can anyone tell me roundabout what the following would be worth?

1920 DWM Police 9mm Luger with period holster and a separate dual magazine pouch. Pistole in great condition all matching except magazine. Spare magazine is also included in the dual magazine pouch.

Just need a good guess as to where to start

Edward Tinker · 09-10-2007, 11:03 PM

to sell?? to buy?? for insurance?

reblued? nickled?

Brien, a bit too open to give a "value".... could be $800 for all, or $1200...

Lugerdoc · 09-10-2007, 11:05 PM

Brien, Most matching original finish unpitted P08s start around $1K these days. The added value of the spare mag, pouch & holster would depend mostly on condition, but the markings might be important, so at least another $200 to ?. If the sear or mag safety has been added or it is unit marked, those are all pluses. TH

Brien · 09-10-2007, 11:17 PM

To buy

Does not seem to be reblued, finish is great

Holster and pouch need attention (saddlesoap/leather surface cracks)

Bore 98%

Sear Safety--that's how I know it's a police model

Also, it has a unit stamp on the butt..forgot that.

Edward Tinker · 09-10-2007, 11:56 PM

amounts I stated is about right. the pouch another $100-$250, depends on it is, and all. extra mag is worth another $75-$135 depends on condition and markings,

ed

Ron Smith · 09-11-2007, 08:26 AM

"amounts ai state is about right. the pouch anbiother $100-$250, depends on it is, and all. exttra mag is worth another $75-$135 depends on conditin and markings,'

Ed,

Decaf...!!!

Edward Tinker · 09-11-2007, 01:24 PM

the opposite Ron, late at night and took an ambien. wife says. NO emails or posting after 10 PM and you've taken your pills OR been drinking

Brien · 09-11-2007, 06:46 PM

Ed,

I empathize. I take Ambien as well. Thanks for the input. I am considering purchasing the Luger but am a little leary of spending that much right now. I just retired, 20 yrs USAF and money is a little tight.

May I ask your opinion?

I have in my collection:

1. A 1912 police shooter
2. An Erfurt 1917 with Matching mag
3. A 1993 Mirchell Arms
4. A 1920 .30 cal Commercial model

Should I save and go for a WWII Nazi marked Luger, try and build a nice Navy shooter ( I have a complete 1916 upper) or spring for the 1920 Weimar Police issue.

No pressure, I just would like some other opinions.

Edward Tinker · 09-11-2007, 06:50 PM

Brien, all depends on if you are collecting a "type" or era, or a wide range, but desire value in your guns.

if in value, then right now, I'd say a 3rd Reich pistol or WW1 Imperial.

I collect weimar era, so I lean that direction, but won't turn down a different era or 'type", I can always use it as trading material or for some profit down the road.

Ed

wdavid431 · 09-12-2007, 07:58 AM

Since Lugers are getting in scarce supply, in any condition, I urge you to buy it. I had a chance to buy a Luger that was unmatching but turned down the purchase. And, I have mentally kicked myself since. That was 2 years ago and since then I have seen only about 5 Lugers available for sale.
By purchasing it now, you have another Luger for your collection, and a good shooter.
Good luck on your decision.

09-10-2007, 10:46 PM	#1
Brien User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Choctaw ok Posts: 53 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	What's it Worth? Hi Folks, Got a doosy of a question. Don't have pics, but can anyone tell me roundabout what the following would be worth? 1920 DWM Police 9mm Luger with period holster and a separate dual magazine pouch. Pistole in great condition all matching except magazine. Spare magazine is also included in the dual magazine pouch. Just need a good guess as to where to start

09-10-2007, 11:03 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	to sell?? to buy?? for insurance? reblued? nickled? Brien, a bit too open to give a "value".... could be $800 for all, or $1200... __________________ 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

09-10-2007, 11:05 PM	#3
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Brien, Most matching original finish unpitted P08s start around $1K these days. The added value of the spare mag, pouch & holster would depend mostly on condition, but the markings might be important, so at least another $200 to ?. If the sear or mag safety has been added or it is unit marked, those are all pluses. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

09-10-2007, 11:17 PM	#4
Brien User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Choctaw ok Posts: 53 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Additional information To buy Does not seem to be reblued, finish is great Holster and pouch need attention (saddlesoap/leather surface cracks) Bore 98% Sear Safety--that's how I know it's a police model Also, it has a unit stamp on the butt..forgot that.

09-11-2007, 08:26 AM	#6
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	"amounts ai state is about right. the pouch anbiother $100-$250, depends on it is, and all. exttra mag is worth another $75-$135 depends on conditin and markings,' Ed, Decaf...!!! __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

09-10-2007, 11:56 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	amounts I stated is about right. the pouch another $100-$250, depends on it is, and all. extra mag is worth another $75-$135 depends on condition and markings, ed

09-11-2007, 01:24 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	the opposite Ron, late at night and took an ambien. wife says. NO emails or posting after 10 PM and you've taken your pills OR been drinking __________________ 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

09-11-2007, 06:46 PM	#8
Brien User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Choctaw ok Posts: 53 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Ed, I empathize. I take Ambien as well. Thanks for the input. I am considering purchasing the Luger but am a little leary of spending that much right now. I just retired, 20 yrs USAF and money is a little tight. May I ask your opinion? I have in my collection: 1. A 1912 police shooter 2. An Erfurt 1917 with Matching mag 3. A 1993 Mirchell Arms 4. A 1920 .30 cal Commercial model Should I save and go for a WWII Nazi marked Luger, try and build a nice Navy shooter ( I have a complete 1916 upper) or spring for the 1920 Weimar Police issue. No pressure, I just would like some other opinions.

09-11-2007, 06:50 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Brien, all depends on if you are collecting a "type" or era, or a wide range, but desire value in your guns. if in value, then right now, I'd say a 3rd Reich pistol or WW1 Imperial. I collect weimar era, so I lean that direction, but won't turn down a different era or 'type", I can always use it as trading material or for some profit down the road. Ed

09-12-2007, 07:58 AM	#10
wdavid431 User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Since Lugers are getting in scarce supply, in any condition, I urge you to buy it. I had a chance to buy a Luger that was unmatching but turned down the purchase. And, I have mentally kicked myself since. That was 2 years ago and since then I have seen only about 5 Lugers available for sale. By purchasing it now, you have another Luger for your collection, and a good shooter. Good luck on your decision. __________________ W David