Simson Luger

alamar · 11-12-2007, 10:38 PM

Guys

I may have an opportunity for a Simson Luger. I am hoping to look at it this weekend. Anything in particular to look for? What is the going rate for an all matching one?

Thanks

Alamar

Edward Tinker · 11-12-2007, 11:31 PM

hello Alamar;

well, you could buy my book on them

here is the skinny;

a. check that the frame and all parts are eagle 6 marked (sometimes eagle 33)
b. check that the frame "stock lug" is eagle 6 (E6) or e33 stamped, there should be two of them
c. that the suffix is either 'a" or no suffix; anything else and it is a rework with a Simson replacement toggle
d. check that the proofs and acceptance on the right have eagle 6's in them (all depends on what time period they are proofed / accepted)

Biggest thing to remember (besides sending me the info once you look at it); is; is it a Simson, or a simson rework?

Going rate; at least 2k, for even a reblue. Add $500 for a matching magazine. I think a nice matching Simson is not going to be found for less than $2500, and I beleive their value is going to go up; there were only 12,000 of them made.

Ed

rttwlrby · 11-16-2007, 05:29 PM

Ed...
Any idea where I might purchase an orginal Simson Luger??
cheers

Edward Tinker · 11-16-2007, 05:34 PM

Presently there are two that I know of available (retail)

First 1 is at Simpson's and is a reblue, the 2nd one is at G&G (Hoffman's) and he wants a pretty penny for it.

Ed

rttwlrby · 11-16-2007, 06:40 PM

Ed...thnx.....care to part with any of yers?? (hopes)
what is the link to Hoffman??
cheers

Pete Ebbink · 11-16-2007, 06:44 PM

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...oducts_id=4106

http://www.ggrelics.com/postWWI.html...item # 27...

rttwlrby · 11-16-2007, 06:51 PM

Thanx Pete......wow, Ed wasn't kidding when he said "pricey"...whew!

Edward Tinker · 11-16-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Ed...thnx.....care to part with any of yers?? (hopes)

I would, but I haven't reached my rack limit yet....

and a "certain" collector keeps buying more than me

11-12-2007, 10:38 PM	#1
alamar User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 79 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Simson Luger Guys I may have an opportunity for a Simson Luger. I am hoping to look at it this weekend. Anything in particular to look for? What is the going rate for an all matching one? Thanks Alamar

11-12-2007, 11:31 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	hello Alamar; well, you could buy my book on them here is the skinny; a. check that the frame and all parts are eagle 6 marked (sometimes eagle 33) b. check that the frame "stock lug" is eagle 6 (E6) or e33 stamped, there should be two of them c. that the suffix is either 'a" or no suffix; anything else and it is a rework with a Simson replacement toggle d. check that the proofs and acceptance on the right have eagle 6's in them (all depends on what time period they are proofed / accepted) Biggest thing to remember (besides sending me the info once you look at it); is; is it a Simson, or a simson rework? Going rate; at least 2k, for even a reblue. Add $500 for a matching magazine. I think a nice matching Simson is not going to be found for less than $2500, and I beleive their value is going to go up; there were only 12,000 of them made. 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

11-16-2007, 05:34 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Presently there are two that I know of available (retail) First 1 is at Simpson's and is a reblue, the 2nd one is at G&G (Hoffman's) and he wants a pretty penny for it. 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

11-16-2007, 05:29 PM	#3
rttwlrby User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ed... Any idea where I might purchase an orginal Simson Luger?? cheers

11-16-2007, 06:40 PM	#5
rttwlrby User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ed...thnx.....care to part with any of yers?? (hopes) what is the link to Hoffman?? cheers

11-16-2007, 06:44 PM	#6
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...oducts_id=4106 http://www.ggrelics.com/postWWI.html...item # 27...

11-16-2007, 06:51 PM	#7
rttwlrby User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanx Pete......wow, Ed wasn't kidding when he said "pricey"...whew!