Luger Identification Help—1925 9" Barrel

[sheepherder]

Very nice! A long-barreled DWM Luger, in 30 cal, with the 'artillery' barrel sight. It also has the toggle rear sight, which detracts from the overall effect somewhat.

I would love to shoot it. Might take a while to work up an accurate load.

Value is relative; appearance is everything in a mismatched shooter. It it was offered locally, with no FFL fees, no sales tax, no S&H, I could see it going for ~$1,000...Maybe a couple hundred more...

The real selling point [to me] is the artillery barrel w/rear sight. Rare to find a long barrel with the arty sight and the barrel base for it (other than an 8" artillery barrel). I am wondering if it is an original artillery sight or a repro...

Does the pistol appear to be buffed/re-blued???

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by postino

...offered locally, with no FFL fees,...

Rich, don't forget--ALL pistol transfers must go thru an FFL now, even the private ones. A ftf would take place at the dealer's; they'd take the coupon and do a background check (Don't know if it's just for the recipient...). And a fee, of course. IMMSMC, up to $10?

Does the pistol appear to be buffed/re-blued???

The toggle axle retaining pin does not look bery "white" to me; it might be the pic. It's a really clean finish, I'll have to admit.

Too bad about the wrong toggle.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Rich, don't forget--ALL pistol transfers must go thru an FFL now, even the private ones...

Yup...I fergot!!!

[Jack Lawman]

The following applies to New York State residents ONLY:

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Rich, don't forget--ALL pistol transfers must go thru an FFL now, even the private ones. A ftf would take place at the dealer's; they'd take the coupon and do a background check (Don't know if it's just for the recipient...). And a fee, of course. IMMSMC, up to $10?

I know that a lot of people from NY are unaware of this new provision of the SAFE ACT. That's the only reason I'm posting this. I believe the law to be unconstitutional (not for me to decide) as well as misguided.

Starting on March 15, 2013, all private handgun, rifle or shotgun sales or transfers (with the exception of those sales or transfers to and between certain family members) will require a background check of the buyer. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "IMMEDIATE FAMILY" SHALL MEAN SPOUSES, DOMESTIC PARTNERS, CHILDREN AND STEP-CHILDREN.

Dealers in New York are not required to facilitate private firearm sales or transfers. However, if they do, they may not charge more than $10 per firearm to complete the sale or (private) transfer. It is up to the private parties to decide who is responsible for paying the dealer.

Dealers are not required to facilitate $10 private transfers. I don't know of any in the NY metro area doing them. They will, however do a full blown commercial transfer between the parties for anywhere between $25 - $50.

I have good hope that one of these years we will throw off these chains of oppression, but for now, the law is the law.