Fair price for unknown DWM?

John Sabato · 08-24-2012, 02:49 PM

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From your description, I THINK can tell you that the gun is commercial and not military in origin... IF the serial numbers are somewhat hidden and not out in the open like a military gun... but that doesn't preclude the possibility of it coming here as a GI Bring-back. $2K sounds quite a bit high, even with a 1941 holster... (which IS appropriate for your byf Luger!)

Lacking photographs, can you tell us if it had a stock-lug at the back of the grip like your other Luger? or is back of the the grip frame smooth?

... Based on the lack of finish that you described, I would say that the price is widely ballparked in the $750-$1100 range... WITH the holster.

The grip safety would likely work better once the gun is properly cleaned and lubricated.

Get us good close-up and focused photographs and we will do a much better job of evaluation.

It is most likely post WW1 and from DWM production in the 1920's, but I will let others confirm that.

08-24-2012, 02:49 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Welcome to the Lugerforum. From your description, I THINK can tell you that the gun is commercial and not military in origin... IF the serial numbers are somewhat hidden and not out in the open like a military gun... but that doesn't preclude the possibility of it coming here as a GI Bring-back. $2K sounds quite a bit high, even with a 1941 holster... (which IS appropriate for your byf Luger!) Lacking photographs, can you tell us if it had a stock-lug at the back of the grip like your other Luger? or is back of the the grip frame smooth? ... Based on the lack of finish that you described, I would say that the price is widely ballparked in the $750-$1100 range... WITH the holster. The grip safety would likely work better once the gun is properly cleaned and lubricated. Get us good close-up and focused photographs and we will do a much better job of evaluation. It is most likely post WW1 and from DWM production in the 1920's, but I will let others confirm that. __________________ 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..."*