More Advice Needed on Navy...

Malcolm P. · 09-26-2004, 03:37 AM

Was at a gunshow today and think I found a good shape 1914 DMW Navy Luger FS for $1500.00. Chamber dated 1916 or 1917 (not 100% sure which). Not sure about proofs - know need to check before buying. Looks reblued and trigger not matching. Have done some research and looks like even a shooter grade Navy in poor shape is worth at least $1500. Would this be a good buy??

lugerholsterrepair · 09-26-2004, 10:11 PM

Malcome, If you want a Navy shooter it isn't too bad. I have a collector 1917 which I refuse to shoot because it is all matching and in great shape. I bought one this Summer, matching bottom with a matching top, neither to each other. Paid $1300 but I always wanted to have a Navy shooter and it shoots sweet! Had Ted Green straw the parts and it looks beautiful. A lot of money for a shooter but that's pretty much what they cost.

If it were in collectable condition it would make a big difference about the date. 1916 being the more desirable. In shooter condition I would not pay a premium for 1916.

A lot of considerations about the good buy, have a good bore? Grips solid? Does it cycle a round? Pretty much the used gun questions.....Jerry Burney

Malcolm P. · 09-27-2004, 12:51 PM

Thanks for the advice. Went back to make the offer...wouldn't you know it, guy had packed up his table. A Luger dealer I did buy a 1914 Erfurt Artillery from on Saturday said the guy had had it at the show before and likely would be back with it. Thought it was a bit pricey at $1500 and thinks can find one that would be better, but he did confirm that it is real Navy and not a fake.

09-26-2004, 03:37 AM	#1
Malcolm P. User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	More Advice Needed on Navy... Was at a gunshow today and think I found a good shape 1914 DMW Navy Luger FS for $1500.00. Chamber dated 1916 or 1917 (not 100% sure which). Not sure about proofs - know need to check before buying. Looks reblued and trigger not matching. Have done some research and looks like even a shooter grade Navy in poor shape is worth at least $1500. Would this be a good buy??

09-26-2004, 10:11 PM	#2
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,768 Thanks: 4,892 Thanked 3,122 Times in 1,433 Posts	Malcome, If you want a Navy shooter it isn't too bad. I have a collector 1917 which I refuse to shoot because it is all matching and in great shape. I bought one this Summer, matching bottom with a matching top, neither to each other. Paid $1300 but I always wanted to have a Navy shooter and it shoots sweet! Had Ted Green straw the parts and it looks beautiful. A lot of money for a shooter but that's pretty much what they cost. If it were in collectable condition it would make a big difference about the date. 1916 being the more desirable. In shooter condition I would not pay a premium for 1916. A lot of considerations about the good buy, have a good bore? Grips solid? Does it cycle a round? Pretty much the used gun questions.....Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

09-27-2004, 12:51 PM	#3
Malcolm P. User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the advice. Went back to make the offer...wouldn't you know it, guy had packed up his table. A Luger dealer I did buy a 1914 Erfurt Artillery from on Saturday said the guy had had it at the show before and likely would be back with it. Thought it was a bit pricey at $1500 and thinks can find one that would be better, but he did confirm that it is real Navy and not a fake.