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06-25-2010, 05:55 PM | #1 |
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could someone tell me why no markings?
I found this Luger online and the guy is interested in trading with me but he descriped the Luger and i'm confused.
DWMLuger In Excellent condition. Seems to be about 97%. has Gesichert on the safety and the number 14 on top of the slide. No other proofs, numbers, or markings on the gun thanks, SSG |
06-25-2010, 11:45 PM | #2 |
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Sean, we'd need to see pictures.
My gut feeling is that it is a commericial and the only markings would be a small crown N You are expecting a military, which would be marked extensively... Ed
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06-26-2010, 07:32 AM | #3 |
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Yes there was number 14 and a crown. The gun is in about 97% looks very clean. I guess what I'm asking " is it worth about 900 in a trade?"
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sorry, this is not enough information for me to tell you to spend $900
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06-26-2010, 10:43 AM | #5 |
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Sean,
Without photos, it's hard to say what it is. If there are no markings, it could be re-finish with the proofs and markings removed in the process. If so, it's not worth $900. If the only number is a 14 on the toggle, sounds like a replaced toggle, or the other markings have been removed. Ron
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Was it a gunbroker auction? Most sites will let you search completed auctions, thus get the pictures.
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Hi Sean, This gun appears to have been heavily buffed and reblued. It is now in the "shooter" category, and is worth between $500.00 and $700.00 depending on the condition of the bore. Regards, Norm
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agreed, its been buffed and reblued, better deals here on the forum. $600-$700 trade value; unless it comes with extra mags or holster
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So I can get one that is a good quality "shooter" on here from someone for 500? 'let the offers come rolling. What I'm wanting is one that is trustworthy to use as a carry gun.
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Wow...they even reblued the mainspring???
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Do a search through the trader / for sale area and look. But if you are willing to spend $900 then find a nice one for $900. Do research and find out what kind of gun you want. As I stated in another of your postings, I would never, ever carry a luger as a carry gun, they aren't relaible enough; not when you can get a gun more reliable for the same price.
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No it wouldn't be for an every day carry gun, but I work at a gun shop that requires you to carry a gun. I would like to bring a luger once in a while.
So they aren't considered reliable? I thought they would be reliable. Is there anything that can be done to one to make it reliable like having someone reworking it? FYI: I carry a Glock. I wasn't going to buy it outright, he was willing to trade for an H&K that I had. |
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All depends on the luger and the magazines. I have an artillery that shoots almost anything through it, and have had other lugers that were jam-omatics.
Just remember, if you use something to defend for your life, the papers will say "Nazi Luger used in Gun store shooting" Doesn't mean that if I had a nice reliable one that i wouldn't do as you're saying. heck I have a pre-WW2 PP as a carry piece, same thing could be said about me. So, i will go be quiet Ed |
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very well put. I truly can see the headlines now.
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