inherited luger (information needed)

mrerick · 09-20-2013, 09:59 AM

Hi Derek and welcome to the forum.

You have what looks to be a nice DWM Luger in original finish with a WW-II era FXO (Haenel Schmeisser) magazine.

If you handgun is all matching, and in original finish it is considered collectable - especially if it's in a high condition of finish coverage without damage or pitting.

These pistols are almost 100 years old, and made at a time when metallurgy wasn't as advanced as it is today. For that reason, these often break when you shoot them.

If a collectable Luger with matching parts breaks a part, the value will drop 40 percent. Many of us choose not to shoot collectable Lugers, and get one that is already mismatched or with a poor finish for that purpose.

The trigger lock unfortunately can't protect you from firing a Luger due to the design which exposes the sear on the left side of the receiver. Even with the lock in place, you can potentially fire a Luger by lifting or jarring the sear. Don't store it in a loaded condition. If you want to keep it in a locked condition without using a case, use one of the cable locks through it.

Marc

09-20-2013, 09:59 AM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Hi Derek and welcome to the forum. You have what looks to be a nice DWM Luger in original finish with a WW-II era FXO (Haenel Schmeisser) magazine. If you handgun is all matching, and in original finish it is considered collectable - especially if it's in a high condition of finish coverage without damage or pitting. These pistols are almost 100 years old, and made at a time when metallurgy wasn't as advanced as it is today. For that reason, these often break when you shoot them. If a collectable Luger with matching parts breaks a part, the value will drop 40 percent. Many of us choose not to shoot collectable Lugers, and get one that is already mismatched or with a poor finish for that purpose. The trigger lock unfortunately can't protect you from firing a Luger due to the design which exposes the sear on the left side of the receiver. Even with the lock in place, you can potentially fire a Luger by lifting or jarring the sear. Don't store it in a loaded condition. If you want to keep it in a locked condition without using a case, use one of the cable locks through it. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.