Can you guys please tell me what I have?

mrerick · 09-18-2012, 09:51 PM

It's likely that the entire pistol wasn't refinished. You can still see the toggle axle retaining pin is in the white.

It is very clear that the imperial proofs have been removed and that area reblued. Other areas also may have been redone, but with this lighting (probably flash?) it's hard to judge.

Defacing the proofs does unfortunately remove it from what is considered collectable.

If it's all matching, including the magazine, it is probably in the high end of the shooter category. $900-$1000. Please post pictures of the magazine base.

If removing the pin doesn't damage or deface it, the holster is worth $200, and looks correct to me.

Marc

09-18-2012, 09:51 PM	#10
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	It's likely that the entire pistol wasn't refinished. You can still see the toggle axle retaining pin is in the white. It is very clear that the imperial proofs have been removed and that area reblued. Other areas also may have been redone, but with this lighting (probably flash?) it's hard to judge. Defacing the proofs does unfortunately remove it from what is considered collectable. If it's all matching, including the magazine, it is probably in the high end of the shooter category. $900-$1000. Please post pictures of the magazine base. If removing the pin doesn't damage or deface it, the holster is worth $200, and looks correct to me. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.