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richyb1945 · 02-10-2011, 02:24 PM

I am considering a purchase on this Luger. No date. replaced grips,
number 7606 with 06 on toggle. Very good bore. 80% Blueing?
Some strawing. Asking price is 695.00.. Is it worth it?? Does the gun need to
be taken down to check internal numbers??

Any information appreciated. I do not want to purchase a lemon.

I understand .30 ammo is hard to find. I want to shoot it, and .30 is the cal.

Rich

mrerick · 02-10-2011, 08:32 PM

Hi,

This looks like a DWM alphabet commercial that has had VoPo grips added. They are not matching to the pistol. The magazine is not period correct either.

You should check for matching numbers internally, although fewer are marked on a commercial Luger. The reference information on LugerForum will help you determine which parts should be marked.

About a year ago, I gave $650 for an all matching DWM Alphabet Commercial with matching original magazine. My guess is that this is worth somewhat less.

$500 would probably be a good price.

Marc

sheepherder · 02-10-2011, 08:49 PM

I just gave away a mag like that...It may be an early Mec-Gar...The brown VOPO grips are new to me; I've only seen black...Interesting...

I reload 7.65mm Luger/.30 cal Luger, but I think MidWay had 7.65/.30 Luger ammunition...

Ah, yes!

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=167633

Fiocchi Ammunition 30 Luger 93 Grain Full Metal Jacket Box of 50
Product #: 167633Manufacturer #: 765A
4.67 stars Read Reviews (3) Write a Review
Status:
Available
Should ship tomorrow
$21.99

DavidJayUden · 02-10-2011, 09:06 PM

$695 is the Last Man Out price. Try to beat them up a bit.
dju

sheepherder · 02-10-2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richyb1945

Any information appreciated. I do not want to purchase a lemon.

I understand .30 ammo is hard to find. I want to shoot it, and .30 is the cal.

Rich

I like the .30 Luger caliber, but if you're set on a lot of shooting and don't reload, then save your money and get a 9mm...Wal-Mart sells 9mm 'white box' pretty much everywhere...and it functions very well in Lugers...

Vlim · 02-10-2011, 10:11 PM

Hi,

The VoPo grips usually vary in color between a mid-brown and dark-brown. So these are pretty standard VoPo grips. Nice about them is that they are hollow inside.

02-10-2011, 02:24 PM	#1
richyb1945 New User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Omaha Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unmarked DWM for information I am considering a purchase on this Luger. No date. replaced grips, number 7606 with 06 on toggle. Very good bore. 80% Blueing? Some strawing. Asking price is 695.00.. Is it worth it?? Does the gun need to be taken down to check internal numbers?? Any information appreciated. I do not want to purchase a lemon. I understand .30 ammo is hard to find. I want to shoot it, and .30 is the cal. Rich Attached Thumbnails Last edited by richyb1945; 02-10-2011 at 03:09 PM.

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,901 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Hi, This looks like a DWM alphabet commercial that has had VoPo grips added. They are not matching to the pistol. The magazine is not period correct either. You should check for matching numbers internally, although fewer are marked on a commercial Luger. The reference information on LugerForum will help you determine which parts should be marked. About a year ago, I gave $650 for an all matching DWM Alphabet Commercial with matching original magazine. My guess is that this is worth somewhat less. $500 would probably be a good price. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

02-10-2011, 08:49 PM	#3
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	I just gave away a mag like that...It may be an early Mec-Gar...The brown VOPO grips are new to me; I've only seen black...Interesting... I reload 7.65mm Luger/.30 cal Luger, but I think MidWay had 7.65/.30 Luger ammunition... Ah, yes! http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=167633 Fiocchi Ammunition 30 Luger 93 Grain Full Metal Jacket Box of 50 Product #: 167633Manufacturer #: 765A 4.67 stars Read Reviews (3) Write a Review Status: Available Should ship tomorrow $21.99 __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

02-10-2011, 09:06 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	$695 is the Last Man Out price. Try to beat them up a bit. dju

02-10-2011, 10:11 PM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,049 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,957 Times in 1,200 Posts	Hi, The VoPo grips usually vary in color between a mid-brown and dark-brown. So these are pretty standard VoPo grips. Nice about them is that they are hollow inside.