New to the Luger

tealetm · 02-25-2015, 02:18 PM

Hi all- I'm new to the Luger world but my have the possibility to obtain a WWI 9mm Luger. It will be a quick review process- so hopefully I'll be able to post photos tonight and gain some of your knowledge fairly quickly.

All I know thus far is it's been in hiding for some time and has a tag on it stating that a spring is missing. All numbers supposedly match, with the exception of the magazine.

I do not know the serial # yet, but am doing some research on how to decipher it for when I do get it!

DavidJayUden · 02-25-2015, 02:32 PM

Springs are no problem, so get some photos and we'll give them a look.
Welcome aboard!
dju

John Sabato · 02-25-2015, 02:32 PM

Welcome. Please post your photos HERE on the Lugerforum, and not on an external site with links... Used the GO ADVANCED option and then MANAGE ATTACHMENTS to post your photos.

Sergio Natali · 02-25-2015, 03:07 PM

Travis

Welcome to this Forum of Luger enthusiasts.
I'm sure here you'll find a lot of answers and an awful lot to learn slowly day by day.
I'm looking forward to see your photos.

Sergio

mrerick · 02-25-2015, 05:06 PM

Hi Travis and welcome to the forum.

There are quite a few things that can impact the value and price of a Luger. Original finish is needed for a collectible, and this can sometimes be difficult to determine if you don't have experience.

Something may appear matching, yet not be correct. Do post pictures before making any offers.

02-25-2015, 02:18 PM	#1
tealetm New User Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New to the Luger Hi all- I'm new to the Luger world but my have the possibility to obtain a WWI 9mm Luger. It will be a quick review process- so hopefully I'll be able to post photos tonight and gain some of your knowledge fairly quickly. All I know thus far is it's been in hiding for some time and has a tag on it stating that a spring is missing. All numbers supposedly match, with the exception of the magazine. I do not know the serial # yet, but am doing some research on how to decipher it for when I do get it!

02-25-2015, 02:32 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Welcome. Please post your photos HERE on the Lugerforum, and not on an external site with links... Used the GO ADVANCED option and then MANAGE ATTACHMENTS to post your photos. __________________ 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..."*

02-25-2015, 03:07 PM	#4
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Travis Welcome to this Forum of Luger enthusiasts. I'm sure here you'll find a lot of answers and an awful lot to learn slowly day by day. I'm looking forward to see your photos. Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

02-25-2015, 05:06 PM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Hi Travis and welcome to the forum. There are quite a few things that can impact the value and price of a Luger. Original finish is needed for a collectible, and this can sometimes be difficult to determine if you don't have experience. Something may appear matching, yet not be correct. Do post pictures before making any offers. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

02-25-2015, 02:32 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Springs are no problem, so get some photos and we'll give them a look. Welcome aboard! dju