My First Luger

Coach Rob · 06-18-2012, 12:19 PM

My luger was brought back from WWII by the grand father of one of my friends. It had been stored in a trunk for 60 years in what looks like a pouch made from the leg of some flannel PJ's. It is a 1918 model, all the serial numbers on the different parts match, it has a bright bore, and the blue looks nice. The proof marks on the right side look like the marks I have seen on other Lugers I have seen on the forum. The magazines bottom is made of wood and it's serial number is not the same as the weapon. All I bought was the gun; there was nothing else with it. Could someone give me an approximate value on this, my first Luger? I also need some instruction on how to photograph guns.

Thanks

Jerry

alanint · 06-18-2012, 12:53 PM

Welcome aboard, Coach!

She looks pretty good from way back here!

We would really need much closer and detailed photographs in order to do the pistol justice and help you value it. All markings, serial numbers, finish etc, need a close look.

DavidJayUden · 06-18-2012, 01:50 PM

A WAG on value would be in the $2k range for a matching (except mag.) artilllery in good condition with no "stuff" to go with it. They are frequently seen with a $2500 asking price, but...
Welcome aboard, and she looks nice. And IMHO the artillery is THE one Luger to own.
dju

mrerick · 06-18-2012, 02:39 PM

Hi Jerry,

Take your pictures with a digital camera using indirect light (outdoors in the shade is good). Use a tripod and the camera's self-timer to eliminate camera shake. If you have a digital SLR, you can do your own focus adjustments, otherwise use the camera's closeup setting (the icon is often a flower graphic) to get in close.

Marc

Ben M. · 06-20-2012, 10:07 AM

ballpark value in the 2000 to 3500 price range. but as others stated better detailed photos are required. value depends on if the gun has all of its original factory finish. and was not redone. according to an older book by jan still, about 25000 guns where made in 1918.

06-18-2012, 12:19 PM	#1
Coach Rob New User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My First Luger My luger was brought back from WWII by the grand father of one of my friends. It had been stored in a trunk for 60 years in what looks like a pouch made from the leg of some flannel PJ's. It is a 1918 model, all the serial numbers on the different parts match, it has a bright bore, and the blue looks nice. The proof marks on the right side look like the marks I have seen on other Lugers I have seen on the forum. The magazines bottom is made of wood and it's serial number is not the same as the weapon. All I bought was the gun; there was nothing else with it. Could someone give me an approximate value on this, my first Luger? I also need some instruction on how to photograph guns. Thanks Jerry Attached Images

06-18-2012, 02:39 PM	#4
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 Jerry, Take your pictures with a digital camera using indirect light (outdoors in the shade is good). Use a tripod and the camera's self-timer to eliminate camera shake. If you have a digital SLR, you can do your own focus adjustments, otherwise use the camera's closeup setting (the icon is often a flower graphic) to get in close. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

06-18-2012, 12:53 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Welcome aboard, Coach! She looks pretty good from way back here! We would really need much closer and detailed photographs in order to do the pistol justice and help you value it. All markings, serial numbers, finish etc, need a close look.

06-18-2012, 01:50 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	A WAG on value would be in the $2k range for a matching (except mag.) artilllery in good condition with no "stuff" to go with it. They are frequently seen with a $2500 asking price, but... Welcome aboard, and she looks nice. And IMHO the artillery is THE one Luger to own. dju

06-20-2012, 10:07 AM	#5
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 475 Thanks: 83 Thanked 117 Times in 79 Posts	ballpark value in the 2000 to 3500 price range. but as others stated better detailed photos are required. value depends on if the gun has all of its original factory finish. and was not redone. according to an older book by jan still, about 25000 guns where made in 1918.