Gen JC Breckenridge's Luger - Page 2

rcook7440 · 11-19-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by George Anderson

Randy, what state do you live in?

I'm in Palm Coast, Florida

John Sabato · 11-19-2010, 10:55 AM

Absolutely exquisite condition on both historical firearms and accessories.

I know I speak for many when I say we are envious. Thanks for sharing your treasures with the forum... and indeed, Welcome to the Lugerforum!

...and please keep those pistols carefully lubricated and don't store the pistols in socks in Florida!

rcook7440 · 11-19-2010, 01:57 PM

Gentlemen, I need to take a guess at the value of the Luger and holster for my insurance company. I intend to keep the weapon and a friend with contacts at the National Marine Museum has expressed interest in possibly displaying the piece on loan for a year. I would appreciate any insight that the folks on this forum may have about the value of the Luger/Holster as well as the Nambu if anyone cares to take a guess at that one.

Thanks, Randy

nukem556 · 11-21-2010, 07:54 PM

Whew...as a AWG (amateur wild guess), discounting the provenance, I'd say if your Luger (the most elegant model, I think with the 4 3/4 barrel and scalloped toggles) would be worth about 3500.00 if the right side was as nice as the left...as it is, about 2800.00? No idea what you could add for the documentation and the history.

The Nambu, as a nice later model, isn't worth as much as a small trigger guard pre-war model, but as a rig, that about more than compensates. I'd guess the pistol itself is about a 550.00 gun and add about 300.00 more for the holster, spare pin and the very rare box of original ammo.

rcook7440 · 11-21-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nukem556

Whew...as a AWG (amateur wild guess), discounting the provenance, I'd say if your Luger (the most elegant model, I think with the 4 3/4 barrel and scalloped toggles) would be worth about 3500.00 if the right side was as nice as the left...as it is, about 2800.00? No idea what you could add for the documentation and the history.

The Nambu, as a nice later model, isn't worth as much as a small trigger guard pre-war model, but as a rig, that about more than compensates. I'd guess the pistol itself is about a 550.00 gun and add about 300.00 more for the holster, spare pin and the very rare box of original ammo.

Thanks for the help. I'm also kind of stuck trying to figure out how to calculate the $ value of historical significance. I've looked around but can't find any past auctions of Gen. Breckinridge's pistols for reference

I paid about $5k for everything so maybe I'll just use that amount as a compromise. It's a bit high for strict gun value but I suspect a bit low considering the historical significance.

Patronen · 11-21-2010, 08:27 PM

Randy, FYI-The Nambu I believe is from November of 1943 and is Nagoya Arsenal. If I'm wrong someone feel free and correct me. I am more familiar with Japanese rifles than handguns.- Dave

Jasta2 · 11-24-2010, 08:25 PM

Nothing left to say that the others have not said! Wonderful!

11-19-2010, 10:55 AM	#22
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Absolutely exquisite condition on both historical firearms and accessories. I know I speak for many when I say we are envious. Thanks for sharing your treasures with the forum... and indeed, Welcome to the Lugerforum! ...and please keep those pistols carefully lubricated and don't store the pistols in socks in Florida! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-19-2010, 01:57 PM	#23
rcook7440 User Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Gentlemen, I need to take a guess at the value of the Luger and holster for my insurance company. I intend to keep the weapon and a friend with contacts at the National Marine Museum has expressed interest in possibly displaying the piece on loan for a year. I would appreciate any insight that the folks on this forum may have about the value of the Luger/Holster as well as the Nambu if anyone cares to take a guess at that one. Thanks, Randy

11-21-2010, 07:54 PM	#24
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	Whew...as a AWG (amateur wild guess), discounting the provenance, I'd say if your Luger (the most elegant model, I think with the 4 3/4 barrel and scalloped toggles) would be worth about 3500.00 if the right side was as nice as the left...as it is, about 2800.00? No idea what you could add for the documentation and the history. The Nambu, as a nice later model, isn't worth as much as a small trigger guard pre-war model, but as a rig, that about more than compensates. I'd guess the pistol itself is about a 550.00 gun and add about 300.00 more for the holster, spare pin and the very rare box of original ammo.

11-21-2010, 08:27 PM	#26
Patronen User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 312 Thanks: 335 Thanked 93 Times in 70 Posts	Randy, FYI-The Nambu I believe is from November of 1943 and is Nagoya Arsenal. If I'm wrong someone feel free and correct me. I am more familiar with Japanese rifles than handguns.- Dave

11-24-2010, 08:25 PM	#27
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Nothing left to say that the others have not said! Wonderful!