I might be able to undo this if I overpaid, if I act soon

Bob in OH · 05-01-2004, 05:50 AM

Well, this is a very civil and honest forum. Guys here really know there lugers and sharing the price paid won't taint their assessment. The gun has a normal range in value that is not related to what you paid. Second, we ALL have overpaid for stuff that is righteous or stuff we just had to have. Also, we ALL have made a mistake on a piece.

On ballpark value (and mind you I am just a luger neophyte), I would assess value of a byf42 at 750-1000 for the gun IF it is all matching with 90+ original blue and no reworking.

Luger holsters generally are 150+ and extra mags are 60+. Your pics looked pretty good for the gun's finish until I saw the pic showing the finish above the left grip...looks rather odd there. The grips themselves look pretty clean to me. Have you taken them off to look inside for numbers or inspector waffenamt?

Everyone has a comfort zone for price and we are all individuals in our interests. I also believe hardcore collectors, who are very descriminating, actually pay less for stuff than less knowledgable guys who "really want a ______".

I do think there is merit in you sharing what was paid. The collector community can better comment on your purchase by reflecting their expertise off the price you paid...

05-01-2004, 05:50 AM	#8
Bob in OH User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NE OH Posts: 129 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well, this is a very civil and honest forum. Guys here really know there lugers and sharing the price paid won't taint their assessment. The gun has a normal range in value that is not related to what you paid. Second, we ALL have overpaid for stuff that is righteous or stuff we just had to have. Also, we ALL have made a mistake on a piece. On ballpark value (and mind you I am just a luger neophyte), I would assess value of a byf42 at 750-1000 for the gun IF it is all matching with 90+ original blue and no reworking. Luger holsters generally are 150+ and extra mags are 60+. Your pics looked pretty good for the gun's finish until I saw the pic showing the finish above the left grip...looks rather odd there. The grips themselves look pretty clean to me. Have you taken them off to look inside for numbers or inspector waffenamt? Everyone has a comfort zone for price and we are all individuals in our interests. I also believe hardcore collectors, who are very descriminating, actually pay less for stuff than less knowledgable guys who "really want a ______". I do think there is merit in you sharing what was paid. The collector community can better comment on your purchase by reflecting their expertise off the price you paid...