Help. I have a 1911 Erfurt Luger. All original but new handle grips . Appraisal

Finchnub1 · 04-02-2013, 05:25 AM

Hello. I have taken it to several shops and have been told its in great condition. But I am not able to find anyone that will give me an honest appraisal. I have tried to pay for an appraisal but continue to find dealers not wanting to do an appraisal for legal reasons. I believe there are trying to get over on me. So my search has led me to this forum and I am told that this is the best place to go. I am trying to post pictures now. Can anyone let me know what this year and make generally cost among collectors? Thank you for your input.
Keith

alanint · 04-02-2013, 06:45 AM

Welcome Keith,

The group would be happy to give you ballpark value, once clear photos of the overall pistol and all its markings are posted. With Lugers, originality and condition are everything. It would be irresponsible to throw out a number on a 1911 Erfurt without the photos.

lugerholsterrepair · 04-02-2013, 11:16 AM

Keith..but continue to find dealers not wanting to do an appraisal for legal reasons. Weird. Not many people..95% of dealers you might see around town..would be capable of giving any kind of useable appraisal. Even that number shrinks with complex Lugers. Like Doug says..get some good photo's and learn how to field strip the pistol and it can be done here.

Edward Tinker · 04-02-2013, 04:28 PM

yes, I agree, the vast majority of gun dealers sell only new guns, for them to give an appraisal, they will pull out a Blue Book and likely be wrong in value.

04-02-2013, 05:25 AM	#1
Finchnub1 New User Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help. I have a 1911 Erfurt Luger. All original but new handle grips . Appraisal Hello. I have taken it to several shops and have been told its in great condition. But I am not able to find anyone that will give me an honest appraisal. I have tried to pay for an appraisal but continue to find dealers not wanting to do an appraisal for legal reasons. I believe there are trying to get over on me. So my search has led me to this forum and I am told that this is the best place to go. I am trying to post pictures now. Can anyone let me know what this year and make generally cost among collectors? Thank you for your input. Keith

04-02-2013, 11:16 AM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,866 Thanked 3,105 Times in 1,429 Posts	Keith..but continue to find dealers not wanting to do an appraisal for legal reasons. Weird. Not many people..95% of dealers you might see around town..would be capable of giving any kind of useable appraisal. Even that number shrinks with complex Lugers. Like Doug says..get some good photo's and learn how to field strip the pistol and it can be done here. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

04-02-2013, 04:28 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	yes, I agree, the vast majority of gun dealers sell only new guns, for them to give an appraisal, they will pull out a Blue Book and likely be wrong in value. __________________ 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

04-02-2013, 06:45 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Welcome Keith, The group would be happy to give you ballpark value, once clear photos of the overall pistol and all its markings are posted. With Lugers, originality and condition are everything. It would be irresponsible to throw out a number on a 1911 Erfurt without the photos.