Is there any love for the Finnish Lugers?

Olle · 01-14-2019, 10:08 PM

One of my customers has a Finnish M/23 Luger that he wants me to sell on consignment, it appears to be all correct with original .30 cal barrel, dull black finish (which I believe is correct?), SA stamp etc, but import stamped under the barrel. I have tried it on Gunbroker for $1500 without any luck, so what do these guns bring when they come up for sale? It's a really cool piece and probably quite scarce so I'm thinking about making him an offer on it, but I have no clue what it's worth. Any ideas?

sheepherder · 01-14-2019, 10:34 PM

I like them (sold one a few years back) but only with the 120mm/4 3/4" barrel and 'square' Finnish sights. That would justify the $1500 price, IMO.

The 30 cal is a turn-off, again IMO.

Olle · 01-14-2019, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

I like them (sold one a few years back) but only with the 120mm/4 3/4" barrel and 'square' Finnish sights. That would justify the $1500 price, IMO.

The 30 cal is a turn-off, again IMO.

Yeah, I prefer 9mm too. The .30 caliber is not all that great if you want to shoot, but after all it's the original barrel. I guess it all depends on if the gun is seen as a collectible or a shooter.

Edward Tinker · 01-14-2019, 11:48 PM

I would say $1200 max - because its import marked and in 30 luger

- you expect import, but the SA and the rear marking is cool.

- I personally love the 5 inch and Tika marked barrel

Olle · 01-15-2019, 11:33 AM

I'm actually surprised that they're not more sought after than that, it's a legit Luger variation and it ought to be pretty scarce as well. In any case, that might be good for me if I make an offer on it.

Vlim · 01-15-2019, 12:54 PM

They are nice guns, but still not that expensive. I bought a .30 luger version a couple of years ago for about $700 at auction.

HerrKaiser · 01-15-2019, 07:54 PM

My shooter has Finnish grips, they help when cleaning/oiling as I don’t have to worry about staining the grips like I do the wooden ones. The checkering on them is still very sharp too.

Vlim · 01-15-2019, 09:15 PM

A picture of mine. Came from Joop van de Kant's collection.

I display it with a Finnish holster with stock.
It was used at the reserve officers school. Probably the reason it remained a .30 luger version and was not altered to 9mm.

01-14-2019, 10:08 PM	#1
Olle User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,149 Thanks: 159 Thanked 663 Times in 318 Posts	Is there any love for the Finnish Lugers? One of my customers has a Finnish M/23 Luger that he wants me to sell on consignment, it appears to be all correct with original .30 cal barrel, dull black finish (which I believe is correct?), SA stamp etc, but import stamped under the barrel. I have tried it on Gunbroker for $1500 without any luck, so what do these guns bring when they come up for sale? It's a really cool piece and probably quite scarce so I'm thinking about making him an offer on it, but I have no clue what it's worth. Any ideas? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Deer Hollow Enterprises, LLC Gun repair and restoration

01-14-2019, 10:34 PM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	I like them (sold one a few years back) but only with the 120mm/4 3/4" barrel and 'square' Finnish sights. That would justify the $1500 price, IMO. The 30 cal is a turn-off, again IMO. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

01-15-2019, 11:33 AM	#5
Olle User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,149 Thanks: 159 Thanked 663 Times in 318 Posts	I'm actually surprised that they're not more sought after than that, it's a legit Luger variation and it ought to be pretty scarce as well. In any case, that might be good for me if I make an offer on it. __________________ Deer Hollow Enterprises, LLC Gun repair and restoration

01-15-2019, 07:54 PM	#7
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 841 Thanks: 779 Thanked 857 Times in 409 Posts	My shooter has Finnish grips, they help when cleaning/oiling as I don’t have to worry about staining the grips like I do the wooden ones. The checkering on them is still very sharp too. __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

01-15-2019, 09:15 PM	#8
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,987 Times in 1,205 Posts	A picture of mine. Came from Joop van de Kant's collection. I display it with a Finnish holster with stock. It was used at the reserve officers school. Probably the reason it remained a .30 luger version and was not altered to 9mm. Attached Thumbnails

01-14-2019, 11:48 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	I would say $1200 max - because its import marked and in 30 luger - you expect import, but the SA and the rear marking is cool. - I personally love the 5 inch and Tika marked barrel

01-15-2019, 12:54 PM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,987 Times in 1,205 Posts	They are nice guns, but still not that expensive. I bought a .30 luger version a couple of years ago for about $700 at auction.