New Member - New Purchase

Samned · 01-30-2013, 10:09 AM

I just wanted to show off my new purchase and get some more information on it. I purchased this 1917 DWM serial # 8994. It is all matching except the grips do not have a serial number on them. The wood bottom magazine number matches the serial number of the pistol. A holster came with it along with the cleaning rod. The holster is in rough shape. The finish looks to be original and the barrel serial number has the halos. The left side of the pistol has some light pitting, as well as part of the toggle. There are a few other areas of light pitting in other areas but very light. The left side of the barrel has some pitting on the right side near the muzzle. The bore is shiny and has no pitting.

I paid $1200.00 for the pistol, did I pay too much?

lugersrkewl · 01-30-2013, 10:18 AM

I dont know squat about prices but....I think you paid high end retail but with an arty and holster you did just fine with the condition of both items I dont think you got taken . A knowledgeable member will probably come along shortly and give an opinion

DavidJayUden · 01-30-2013, 10:46 AM

Based on the photos and description, no you did not pay too much. Judging by the condition, probably caused by poor storage, it should be worth that and a bit more. It seems like it's tough to find a mismatched shooter for that price these days.
Good job! Take good care of it.
dju

Douglas Jr. · 01-31-2013, 10:34 AM

The holster can be professionally restored to its former glory by Jerry Burney, a forum member. It worths the investiment. The pistol itself is avarage condition, but I wouldn't mess with.
Overall I think you did good.

Douglas.

sheepherder · 01-31-2013, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damned

I paid $1200.00 for the pistol, did I pay too much?

Can't tell too much from the pics, but $1200 is just about right, I think...I would have paid it...

Samned · 01-31-2013, 03:02 PM

All I have done to it is to gently disassemble it and give it a good cleaning. The bore is mint, and the pistol was full of what appeared to be rig grease. The grips are not numbered and I am going to assume they are replacement. The only number I can find on them is a 2 .

Edward Tinker · 01-31-2013, 03:52 PM

price was fine, whats the story on your user name?

is that being funny?

Admin

Samned · 01-31-2013, 04:30 PM

Actually I misspelled my user name. I was upset at first but I think my wife has called me that before. Lol

Edward Tinker · 01-31-2013, 07:33 PM

I can change it for you - not really irritating, just thought it odd...

Samned · 02-01-2013, 09:51 AM

So should this Luger have numbered grips?

01-30-2013, 10:09 AM	#1
Samned User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 23 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	New Member - New Purchase I just wanted to show off my new purchase and get some more information on it. I purchased this 1917 DWM serial # 8994. It is all matching except the grips do not have a serial number on them. The wood bottom magazine number matches the serial number of the pistol. A holster came with it along with the cleaning rod. The holster is in rough shape. The finish looks to be original and the barrel serial number has the halos. The left side of the pistol has some light pitting, as well as part of the toggle. There are a few other areas of light pitting in other areas but very light. The left side of the barrel has some pitting on the right side near the muzzle. The bore is shiny and has no pitting. I paid $1200.00 for the pistol, did I pay too much? Attached Thumbnails

01-31-2013, 07:33 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	I can change it for you - not really irritating, just thought it odd... __________________ 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

01-30-2013, 10:18 AM	#2
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	I dont know squat about prices but....I think you paid high end retail but with an arty and holster you did just fine with the condition of both items I dont think you got taken . A knowledgeable member will probably come along shortly and give an opinion

01-30-2013, 10:46 AM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Based on the photos and description, no you did not pay too much. Judging by the condition, probably caused by poor storage, it should be worth that and a bit more. It seems like it's tough to find a mismatched shooter for that price these days. Good job! Take good care of it. dju

01-31-2013, 10:34 AM	#4
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	The holster can be professionally restored to its former glory by Jerry Burney, a forum member. It worths the investiment. The pistol itself is avarage condition, but I wouldn't mess with. Overall I think you did good. Douglas.

01-31-2013, 03:02 PM	#6
Samned User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 23 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	All I have done to it is to gently disassemble it and give it a good cleaning. The bore is mint, and the pistol was full of what appeared to be rig grease. The grips are not numbered and I am going to assume they are replacement. The only number I can find on them is a 2 .

01-31-2013, 03:52 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	price was fine, whats the story on your user name? is that being funny? Admin

01-31-2013, 04:30 PM	#8
Samned User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 23 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Actually I misspelled my user name. I was upset at first but I think my wife has called me that before. Lol

02-01-2013, 09:51 AM	#10
Samned User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 23 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	So should this Luger have numbered grips?