1917 artillery 9mm dwm

padredan · 03-08-2012, 06:23 PM

This is a 1917 dwm artillery in 9mm, with holster, numbers are matching, mag is not, correct period, not matching. over all it is rough, not alot of finish and a bunch of pitting, bore is rough, price is 2350.00 but i havn't started to negotiate. I am thinking this maybe a restoration on the pistol and holster, but that depends on what i have to pay to get into it. I hope i do not bore too many with finds while scouting around.

but i like to look for shooters and collectables.

Ron Wood · 03-08-2012, 06:47 PM

I am not sure, but I think that is a modified French holster that was extended to accommodate the LP08.

padredan · 03-08-2012, 06:53 PM

thanks Ron, i am clueless

lugersrkewl · 03-08-2012, 08:01 PM

How much would it cost to restore that thing? 2300$? then it woudnt be original. are you just wanting it for yourself or are considering selling it down the road?

Douglas Jr. · 03-08-2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

I am not sure, but I think that is a modified French holster that was extended to accommodate the LP08.

Ron,

You're right. This is a holster for the French Saint Etiènne Modele 1892 revolver. It is what is called "old model" pattern.

Here is mine, with an old battle horse, a kind of "Luger nemesis" of the WWI trench warfare.

Padre,

I think the price is high for the gun (maybe 500-700 in excess), but as I do not live in US, I'll let the others do the math here.

All the best,

Douglas

padredan · 03-08-2012, 08:38 PM

the restoration i will have to run by thor "Ted" alot will depend what i have to pay for it, and weigh the over all cost.

DavidJayUden · 03-08-2012, 09:56 PM

I have to applaud your wanting an Artillery, they are a hoot to shoot and have a charm all their own. This one, however, is way overpriced. I'd not go much over $1000.
Check the For Sale section and contact Jerry Burney NOW!

dju

calibrator · 03-08-2012, 10:10 PM

Have no clue about the holster, except that it is modified and would be worth more if it were not. If you were patient, I feel that a nicer Arty could be had for notably less. I bought a #s matching 1918 that was nicely refinished with a MecGar mag from Ralph Shattuck right before he died and paid $1600. Soon after I was seeing similar items here for a few hundred less and regretted buying it. However, that was over 2 years ago. YMMV

padredan · 03-08-2012, 10:16 PM

I know it is way over priced, i just needed to go and check it out. I did get to wear the hat.

padredan · 03-09-2012, 12:58 PM

I made him an offer of 1.100.00 on the pistol and holster, which he declined, and actualy i think i made him a solid offer due to the condition.

03-08-2012, 06:47 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,120 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	I am not sure, but I think that is a modified French holster that was extended to accommodate the LP08. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	thanks Ron, i am clueless __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

03-08-2012, 08:38 PM	#6
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	the restoration i will have to run by thor "Ted" alot will depend what i have to pay for it, and weigh the over all cost. __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

03-09-2012, 12:58 PM	#10
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	I made him an offer of 1.100.00 on the pistol and holster, which he declined, and actualy i think i made him a solid offer due to the condition. __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

03-08-2012, 08:01 PM	#4
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	How much would it cost to restore that thing? 2300$? then it woudnt be original. are you just wanting it for yourself or are considering selling it down the road?

03-08-2012, 09:56 PM	#7
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I have to applaud your wanting an Artillery, they are a hoot to shoot and have a charm all their own. This one, however, is way overpriced. I'd not go much over $1000. Check the For Sale section and contact Jerry Burney NOW! dju

03-08-2012, 10:10 PM	#8
calibrator User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cave Creek Posts: 340 Thanks: 67 Thanked 271 Times in 108 Posts	Have no clue about the holster, except that it is modified and would be worth more if it were not. If you were patient, I feel that a nicer Arty could be had for notably less. I bought a #s matching 1918 that was nicely refinished with a MecGar mag from Ralph Shattuck right before he died and paid $1600. Soon after I was seeing similar items here for a few hundred less and regretted buying it. However, that was over 2 years ago. YMMV