Mitchell Arms American Eagle

boltgun · 01-16-2004, 11:02 AM

I a fortunate to own two original DWM Lugers and have an opportunity to purchase an unfired Mitchell Arms American Eagle Luger for $350.00. I am familiar with this pistol and the owner. My question is that I have been unable to find a current reference to this pistol's value. Any assitance would be appreciated.
TN HP
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Hugh · 01-16-2004, 11:23 AM

Boltgun

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> BUY IT! Any Luger, old or modern, shooter or almost junker is worth $350!!!!!!!! If you don't want it, send it to me! <img border="0" alt="[ouch]" title="" src="graemlins/c.gif" />

John Sabato · 01-16-2004, 11:35 AM

I Concur... if you want a Luger you better grab this one unless you know it to be a junker...

It is worth every penny of that! ...and if you decide it isn't your cup of tea... well you can likely turn a profit on it in a very short time.

boltgun · 01-16-2004, 11:39 AM

Thanks Hugh. There was no doubt about purchasing this piece, I was just trying to verify its current fair market value. I have owned one before and found them to be very well made. In fact all of the major parts would interchange with one of my DWM's.
TH HP
Boltgun

Edward Tinker · 01-16-2004, 12:27 PM

boltgun,

I have seen several ones like this at gunshows, I think they go for $450 or more?

ed

boltgun · 01-16-2004, 01:50 PM

Thank you all for your insight and help.

TN HP
boltgun

Steve Richards · 01-16-2004, 02:59 PM

I agree with buy it! For more information, look in the Post WWII section of this forum and in the member gallery for the Stainless Steel pictures.

boltgun · 01-21-2004, 04:25 PM

The American Eagle has been acquired! 1992 Model, new and unfired with a few minor handling scratches. Thanks to everyone for their comments and assistance
TN HP
boltgun

John Sabato · 01-21-2004, 04:47 PM

Okay boltgun... we are waiting for the photos of your baby!

boltgun · 01-22-2004, 05:20 PM

I'll try to figure out my digital camera and post a photo or two.
boltgun

policeluger · 01-22-2004, 07:04 PM

boltgun, on questions of value? surf Auction Arms and see what guns, so on, are bringing....better then the Blue Book of gun values

boltgun · 01-23-2004, 02:51 PM

policeluger,

Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately, no Mitchells were being offered on the auction boards at the time and my Blue Book, an older edition, contained no reference to the Mitchell Luger models under any heading.

01-16-2004, 11:02 AM	#1
boltgun User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mitchell Arms American Eagle I a fortunate to own two original DWM Lugers and have an opportunity to purchase an unfired Mitchell Arms American Eagle Luger for $350.00. I am familiar with this pistol and the owner. My question is that I have been unable to find a current reference to this pistol's value. Any assitance would be appreciated. TN HP boltgun

01-16-2004, 11:23 AM	#2
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Boltgun <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> BUY IT! Any Luger, old or modern, shooter or almost junker is worth $350!!!!!!!! If you don't want it, send it to me! <img border="0" alt="[ouch]" title="" src="graemlins/c.gif" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

01-16-2004, 11:35 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	I Concur... if you want a Luger you better grab this one unless you know it to be a junker... It is worth every penny of that! ...and if you decide it isn't your cup of tea... well you can likely turn a profit on it in a very short time. __________________ 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..."*

01-16-2004, 12:27 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	boltgun, I have seen several ones like this at gunshows, I think they go for $450 or more? ed __________________ 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

01-21-2004, 04:47 PM	#9
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Okay boltgun... we are waiting for the photos of your baby! __________________ 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..."*

01-16-2004, 11:39 AM	#4
boltgun User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Hugh. There was no doubt about purchasing this piece, I was just trying to verify its current fair market value. I have owned one before and found them to be very well made. In fact all of the major parts would interchange with one of my DWM's. TH HP Boltgun

01-16-2004, 01:50 PM	#6
boltgun User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you all for your insight and help. TN HP boltgun

01-16-2004, 02:59 PM	#7
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I agree with buy it! For more information, look in the Post WWII section of this forum and in the member gallery for the Stainless Steel pictures.

01-21-2004, 04:25 PM	#8
boltgun User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The American Eagle has been acquired! 1992 Model, new and unfired with a few minor handling scratches. Thanks to everyone for their comments and assistance TN HP boltgun

01-22-2004, 05:20 PM	#10
boltgun User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll try to figure out my digital camera and post a photo or two. boltgun

01-22-2004, 07:04 PM	#11
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	boltgun, on questions of value? surf Auction Arms and see what guns, so on, are bringing....better then the Blue Book of gun values

01-23-2004, 02:51 PM	#12
boltgun User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	policeluger, Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately, no Mitchells were being offered on the auction boards at the time and my Blue Book, an older edition, contained no reference to the Mitchell Luger models under any heading.