My Dad's WWII Luger...

[Enoch]

I've gotten quite a few PMs from people asking what I want for my Luger. Please bear in mind that I joined this forum and started this thread because I didn't (and still don't) know what it's worth. I need to feel comfortable in my knowledge as to its potential value before I'll even consider putting a price on it. Also, as I mentioned earlier, I'm only considering selling it. It's true that I'm not a firearms enthusiast as my dad was so I feel somewhat guilty keeping this when there are others better equipped to appreciate and care for it; the other side of that coin though is 1. I'm not desperate for money (I could use some right now but I'm not desperate) 2. The gun is likely to appreciate in value as time goes on (right?). 3. My dad loved this gun and for that reason it's going to be very difficult to part with.

I'd really appreciate it if an expert who has no interest in purchasing the gun would give me a ballpark range as to a fair value and, more importantly, please tell me a little about this guns history. What does 1937 S/42 mean? Is 1937 its date of manufacture? What do those stamps on the body and barrel reveal? George Anderson was kind enough to identify the barrel stamp as "an early Nazi era firing proof." What do the others tell me? I'd really appreciate any historic information that anyone may be willing to share. Should I provide more pictures? No problem just let me know what pictures are needed. I'm very grateful for any and all efforts at assistance.