Need opinions on my Luger and holster (with pics)

foxtrot · 06-09-2010, 09:55 PM

This is my one and only Luger that I'm thinking about selling. As you can see it has various areas of pitting and wear and the bore is a little worn but not too bad. However all parts are matching except the mag. The grips are in excellent shape and the mag is correct to it but it appears that it was damaged at the bottom but its still functions (I've used it only once). The holster is in great shape. Despite the obvious wear marks and scratches the only thing bad about it is that its almost 100 years old. I've never seen a WW1 holster in this good condition. So here's the question that's been asked a million times on this forum: What's it worth? I think I paid $700ish for it years ago. The reason I'm thinking about selling it is that I found another Luger that I'm considering and I could use the money for other things (like college). I'd appreciate any input.

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foxtrot · 06-13-2010, 11:21 AM

So does anyone have any idea what it's worth?

Norme · 06-13-2010, 12:05 PM

Hi Bill, My gut feeling is that the gun is worth $700.00 to $1,000.00, the holster $300.00 to $500.00. I also think you will do better selling them separately. The holster has an interesting period repair to one of the belt loops, probably done by the regimental cobbler! Good luck with college. Regards, Norm

drbuster · 06-13-2010, 12:24 PM

Agree completely with Norm. The only things that would increase the value would be a matching magazine and/or a unit marking on the grip strap.

Edward Tinker · 06-13-2010, 01:21 PM

I haven't seen brown holsters go for that much for a year or two...

Ebay is where to try, i would guess that the holster would sell for $260-$300 max

Ed

foxtrot · 06-13-2010, 08:29 PM

I'm not sure if I would separate the holster since it may be the one that was originally issued to the gun. Plus I'd probably keep it and just sell the Luger since I don't really care about it. I forgot to add the pic of the left side of the barrel that has some pitting and the bore itself has some frosting. It doesn't have regimental stamps or a matching mag and the mag that it has is not in the best shape. But would it be right for me to keep in holster and sell the Luger and break up a pair that may have been together since 1916?

06-09-2010, 09:55 PM	#1
foxtrot User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need opinions on my Luger and holster (with pics) This is my one and only Luger that I'm thinking about selling. As you can see it has various areas of pitting and wear and the bore is a little worn but not too bad. However all parts are matching except the mag. The grips are in excellent shape and the mag is correct to it but it appears that it was damaged at the bottom but its still functions (I've used it only once). The holster is in great shape. Despite the obvious wear marks and scratches the only thing bad about it is that its almost 100 years old. I've never seen a WW1 holster in this good condition. So here's the question that's been asked a million times on this forum: What's it worth? I think I paid $700ish for it years ago. The reason I'm thinking about selling it is that I found another Luger that I'm considering and I could use the money for other things (like college). I'd appreciate any input. [IMG]http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w335/maadi7 /100_0766.jpg[/IMG]

06-13-2010, 01:21 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	I haven't seen brown holsters go for that much for a year or two... Ebay is where to try, i would guess that the holster would sell for $260-$300 max 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

06-13-2010, 11:21 AM	#2
foxtrot User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So does anyone have any idea what it's worth?

06-13-2010, 12:05 PM	#3
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Bill, My gut feeling is that the gun is worth $700.00 to $1,000.00, the holster $300.00 to $500.00. I also think you will do better selling them separately. The holster has an interesting period repair to one of the belt loops, probably done by the regimental cobbler! Good luck with college. Regards, Norm

06-13-2010, 12:24 PM	#4
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Agree completely with Norm. The only things that would increase the value would be a matching magazine and/or a unit marking on the grip strap.

06-13-2010, 08:29 PM	#6
foxtrot User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm not sure if I would separate the holster since it may be the one that was originally issued to the gun. Plus I'd probably keep it and just sell the Luger since I don't really care about it. I forgot to add the pic of the left side of the barrel that has some pitting and the bore itself has some frosting. It doesn't have regimental stamps or a matching mag and the mag that it has is not in the best shape. But would it be right for me to keep in holster and sell the Luger and break up a pair that may have been together since 1916?