Novice Luger enthusiast

Edward Tinker · 01-08-2011, 09:16 AM

You have what is called an 'alphabet luger' by collectors, as it has a letter / suffix on the front of the frame. It is a commercial model, as can be seen by the crown N on the left.

As a collector piece, it has had its 'value' taken way down, due to its being reblued. Value on a reblued piece is much less, plus, the 30 caliber (aka 7.65mm) is much more expensive to shoot, compared to the 9mm, so it is not as desirable to many folks.

I would expect a gun like this to be worth around $450-$550 (one in 9mm would be worth another $100-$150).

I hope you did not spend too much for it, its a nice shooter, but not a collectable, sorry.

Welcome to the forum!

Ed

01-08-2011, 09:16 AM	#2
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	You have what is called an 'alphabet luger' by collectors, as it has a letter / suffix on the front of the frame. It is a commercial model, as can be seen by the crown N on the left. As a collector piece, it has had its 'value' taken way down, due to its being reblued. Value on a reblued piece is much less, plus, the 30 caliber (aka 7.65mm) is much more expensive to shoot, compared to the 9mm, so it is not as desirable to many folks. I would expect a gun like this to be worth around $450-$550 (one in 9mm would be worth another $100-$150). I hope you did not spend too much for it, its a nice shooter, but not a collectable, sorry. Welcome to the forum! 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