Help Please ind determining value

ncsteve · 06-22-2014, 10:05 PM

I am trying to determine the value and how best to sell a Luger 9mm. Here is what I know about the gun: the toggle is inscribed with DWM; there is a crown over an N on the side of the frame and on the toggle; the toggle knobs are knurled; there is no grip safety or stock lug; the handles appear to be walnut, are checked with no border, and have no insignia; the gun is put in safe in the forward (Gesichert) position; there is an 82 on the rear sight, which is part of the rear toggle; 60182 is under the barrel (4"); the front side is a dovetail post; the magazine has a wooden plug and the number 971. I would estimate bluing to be 90% and grip condition to be very good; the barrel is dirty but looks good. I have a holster, but the flap has come off. Also, the former owner scratched his name on the trigger guard(ugh!)
So that's what I know. As I am new to Lugers, I will appreciate and weigh any advice you can give me. Thank you in advance!

ncsteve · 06-22-2014, 10:09 PM

I forgot the pictures!DSCN1849.jpg

DSCN1850.jpg

George Anderson · 06-22-2014, 10:24 PM

It's a 1908 Commercial. Photos of the "owner's"name would help.

ncsteve · 06-22-2014, 10:38 PM

This is the best my camera will do.DSCN1862.jpg

ncsteve · 06-22-2014, 10:51 PM

Should I move my post to the commercial Luger board?

Edward Tinker · 06-22-2014, 11:11 PM

George, a 1908 would have a digit?

Guess I better look it up

DavidJayUden · 06-23-2014, 12:38 AM

As annoying as that scribed name may be, it is part of the gun's history. Like it or not.
dju

06-22-2014, 10:05 PM	#1
ncsteve New User Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help Please ind determining value I am trying to determine the value and how best to sell a Luger 9mm. Here is what I know about the gun: the toggle is inscribed with DWM; there is a crown over an N on the side of the frame and on the toggle; the toggle knobs are knurled; there is no grip safety or stock lug; the handles appear to be walnut, are checked with no border, and have no insignia; the gun is put in safe in the forward (Gesichert) position; there is an 82 on the rear sight, which is part of the rear toggle; 60182 is under the barrel (4"); the front side is a dovetail post; the magazine has a wooden plug and the number 971. I would estimate bluing to be 90% and grip condition to be very good; the barrel is dirty but looks good. I have a holster, but the flap has come off. Also, the former owner scratched his name on the trigger guard(ugh!) So that's what I know. As I am new to Lugers, I will appreciate and weigh any advice you can give me. Thank you in advance!

06-22-2014, 10:09 PM	#2
ncsteve New User Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	picture I forgot the pictures!DSCN1849.jpg DSCN1850.jpg

06-22-2014, 10:38 PM	#4
ncsteve New User Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	picture of engraved name This is the best my camera will do.DSCN1862.jpg

06-22-2014, 10:51 PM	#5
ncsteve New User Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Move post? Should I move my post to the commercial Luger board?

06-22-2014, 11:11 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,607 Times in 2,123 Posts	George, a 1908 would have a digit? Guess I better look it up __________________ 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

06-22-2014, 10:24 PM	#3
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	It's a 1908 Commercial. Photos of the "owner's"name would help.

06-23-2014, 12:38 AM	#7
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	As annoying as that scribed name may be, it is part of the gun's history. Like it or not. dju