Value check

Stu · 11-08-2002, 10:36 AM

Hi all. Would anyone pay $550 for an all matching, dipped, 1916 Erfurt, (apart from me that is !).

Thanks, Stu

John Sabato · 11-08-2002, 11:33 AM

Stu, if I had the money, and the metal finish was reasonably good, YES, I think that is about market price at the moment for a Russian Capture imported Luger... They only keep going up! After all, there is a finite pool of these antique weapons, and it keeps getting smaller, not larger.

Stu · 11-08-2002, 11:40 AM

Thanks John. I tend to agree with you; as people use the 'shooters' things do wear out eventually and, as you mentioned,there's a finite pool.

One day I'll find a bargain but until then......

Thanks, Stu

PerversPÃ?Â©pÃ?Â¨re · 11-08-2002, 06:34 PM

I always thought that early Erfurts were rust blued not dipped. At what time did they revert to dip-bluing?
PP.

Stu · 11-08-2002, 06:44 PM

This is a refinish performed sometime by someone. Not official in any way.

Kyrie · 11-08-2002, 06:46 PM

Hi Stu!

I have to respectfully disagree with John on this one. For a refinished Luger, $550 is about $200 more than it is worth :-(

Warm regards,

Kyrie

Stu · 11-08-2002, 07:00 PM

Hi Kyrie. I'd sort of split the difference and say 5. It seems nowadays that in the general run of things any complete shooting Luger sells between $450 & $600 on the open market.

I'm sure there are a number of much better deals out there to be had, but without a few contacts or a good selection of gun / pawn shops finding them get tougher !

Around my neck of the woods Lugers seem pretty rare and most I see are very expensive. To give an example; 1917 Erfurt, sear safety, with about 60% finish, 20% straw and the head broken off the rear toggle pin - $795 firm. That's more than I'm prepared to pay, but I bet you it's sold by now.

The old law of supply and demand comes into play; something is worth what someone will pay and someone will sell for, you have to have both sides of the equation !

The search goes on, but prices certainly aren't going down. But look on the bright side; I always buy high and sell low, so at least I'm providing a few of the bargains out there [img]wink.gif[/img]

Should you know of a similar gun for $350 just tell me where to send the money !

Thor · 11-08-2002, 07:05 PM

Stu, please send me an email at Thor340@aol.com Got a couple of ideas!

11-08-2002, 10:36 AM	#1
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Value check Hi all. Would anyone pay $550 for an all matching, dipped, 1916 Erfurt, (apart from me that is !). Thanks, Stu

11-08-2002, 11:33 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Stu, if I had the money, and the metal finish was reasonably good, YES, I think that is about market price at the moment for a Russian Capture imported Luger... They only keep going up! After all, there is a finite pool of these antique weapons, and it keeps getting smaller, not larger. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-08-2002, 07:05 PM	#8
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Stu, please send me an email at Thor340@aol.com Got a couple of ideas! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

11-08-2002, 11:40 AM	#3
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Thanks John. I tend to agree with you; as people use the 'shooters' things do wear out eventually and, as you mentioned,there's a finite pool. One day I'll find a bargain but until then...... Thanks, Stu

11-08-2002, 06:34 PM	#4
PerversPÃ?Â©pÃ?Â¨re User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I always thought that early Erfurts were rust blued not dipped. At what time did they revert to dip-bluing? PP.

11-08-2002, 06:44 PM	#5
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	This is a refinish performed sometime by someone. Not official in any way.

11-08-2002, 06:46 PM	#6
Kyrie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 757 Thanks: 0 Thanked 212 Times in 101 Posts	Hi Stu! I have to respectfully disagree with John on this one. For a refinished Luger, $550 is about $200 more than it is worth :-( Warm regards, Kyrie

11-08-2002, 07:00 PM	#7
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Hi Kyrie. I'd sort of split the difference and say 5. It seems nowadays that in the general run of things any complete shooting Luger sells between $450 & $600 on the open market. I'm sure there are a number of much better deals out there to be had, but without a few contacts or a good selection of gun / pawn shops finding them get tougher ! Around my neck of the woods Lugers seem pretty rare and most I see are very expensive. To give an example; 1917 Erfurt, sear safety, with about 60% finish, 20% straw and the head broken off the rear toggle pin - $795 firm. That's more than I'm prepared to pay, but I bet you it's sold by now. The old law of supply and demand comes into play; something is worth what someone will pay and someone will sell for, you have to have both sides of the equation ! The search goes on, but prices certainly aren't going down. But look on the bright side; I always buy high and sell low, so at least I'm providing a few of the bargains out there [img]wink.gif[/img] Should you know of a similar gun for $350 just tell me where to send the money !