Value of a 1918 Luger

DavidJayUden · 01-20-2010, 12:56 PM

Without seeing pictures it is not possible to answer, but here are some general ideas. An average matching 1918 double date might be worth in the neighborbood of $1000. While mismatched/refinished shooters that are not hard to look at might bring $600. Factor in the time/cost/hassles of restoration and even then ending up with a restored gun that is worth less than a comparable orig. gun.
I'm guessing that the best path is to enjoy your gun as is, clean it up the best you can and shoot it, and eventually sell it off to recover your money and maybe make a profit. All the while watching for the "ideal" Luger(s).
Well, that's my $.02
dju

01-20-2010, 12:56 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Without seeing pictures it is not possible to answer, but here are some general ideas. An average matching 1918 double date might be worth in the neighborbood of $1000. While mismatched/refinished shooters that are not hard to look at might bring $600. Factor in the time/cost/hassles of restoration and even then ending up with a restored gun that is worth less than a comparable orig. gun. I'm guessing that the best path is to enjoy your gun as is, clean it up the best you can and shoot it, and eventually sell it off to recover your money and maybe make a profit. All the while watching for the "ideal" Luger(s). Well, that's my $.02 dju