first timer...

bshad1234 · Today, 09:18 AM

Hi folks,

Just joined this site as have had a luger in it's holster for 40 yrs in my dresser that am looking to sell, most likely, on gunbroker and was hoping for opinions as to it's worth? Not an aficionado by any means but can say it is a 1917 DWM P08 Imperial 9 mm with all matching serial #'s (#4740) except the magazine, no chips or cracks. Did take it to the local dealer who said it is in "very good" condition. Have tried to see recent purchases on GB but nothing that I could find that truly matches what i have but am thinking (including holster) around the $1400 range from the research that I could find so far, is this too unreasonable or inline from what you guys think?

Do worry about being a first timer on gunbroker as well as far as collector interest compared with all the reputable dealers that i am seeing on there.

Any advice would be appreciated as am new to all of this,
thank you!

Roadster 02 · Today, 10:14 AM

I would give you 1400 for it.

Mac Cat · Today, 12:37 PM

It looks pretty good to me.
1917 was a high production year, so it's not uncommon.
I see a lot of straw color remaining and it looks like the original finish.
The grips are in good shape and no obvious cracks or chips.

Look at the FAQs and check out the small parts for matching serial numbers.
The grips may or may not be numbered to the pistol.

Look for a date and manufacture stamp on the holster.

BTW, the serial number usually has a suffix that you would want to show.
Look at the frame front and under the barrel, too.

It would normally have a wood bottom magazine, but not matching isn't a big deal.

P.S. Don't store the pistol in the holster - use a gun rug or sock.

gunbugs · Today, 12:49 PM

If you are going to list it on Gunbroker, 1400 is a good start. It may get bid up from there. Nice gun. Good luck!

Today, 09:18 AM	#1
bshad1234 New User Join Date: Sep 2024 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	first timer... Hi folks, Just joined this site as have had a luger in it's holster for 40 yrs in my dresser that am looking to sell, most likely, on gunbroker and was hoping for opinions as to it's worth? Not an aficionado by any means but can say it is a 1917 DWM P08 Imperial 9 mm with all matching serial #'s (#4740) except the magazine, no chips or cracks. Did take it to the local dealer who said it is in "very good" condition. Have tried to see recent purchases on GB but nothing that I could find that truly matches what i have but am thinking (including holster) around the $1400 range from the research that I could find so far, is this too unreasonable or inline from what you guys think? Do worry about being a first timer on gunbroker as well as far as collector interest compared with all the reputable dealers that i am seeing on there. Any advice would be appreciated as am new to all of this, thank you! Attached Thumbnails

Today, 10:14 AM	#2
Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 310 Thanks: 173 Thanked 246 Times in 84 Posts	I would give you 1400 for it.

Today, 12:37 PM	#3
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 707 Thanks: 2,069 Thanked 585 Times in 314 Posts	It looks pretty good to me. 1917 was a high production year, so it's not uncommon. I see a lot of straw color remaining and it looks like the original finish. The grips are in good shape and no obvious cracks or chips. Look at the FAQs and check out the small parts for matching serial numbers. The grips may or may not be numbered to the pistol. Look for a date and manufacture stamp on the holster. BTW, the serial number usually has a suffix that you would want to show. Look at the frame front and under the barrel, too. It would normally have a wood bottom magazine, but not matching isn't a big deal. P.S. Don't store the pistol in the holster - use a gun rug or sock.

Today, 12:49 PM	#4
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 653 Thanks: 357 Thanked 1,170 Times in 389 Posts	If you are going to list it on Gunbroker, 1400 is a good start. It may get bid up from there. Nice gun. Good luck!