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Roadster 02 · 11-01-2018, 07:05 PM

One more time, what value would a nice 1916 Artillery in 75% shape, all matching numbers including original numbered mag, adjustable front and rear sights, bore nice, no damage to grips, and with the correct holster, tool, and I assume a cleaning rod in the holster. Nice clean gun with no damage or problems.

Worth $2,500 or higher?

Thanks.

HerrKaiser · 11-01-2018, 07:11 PM

A member earlier had posted for sale an artillery with a "matching" part (same last 2 numbers but not original to the gun) and asked $2800 or so. I should think a gun in the shape you describe would fetch at least $4000 as that appears to be the going rate from what I have seen on WTS ads here and in some online auctions. Particularly since it has a matching numbered magazine to it as well as the holster with tool. All its missing is the stock and second magazine to be a good rig.

Norme · 11-01-2018, 07:33 PM

Hi Tom,
No one could give you a worthwhile answer without photos, good ones and several of them. Your description is meaningless, "nice" and "75%" do not belong in the same sentence. We would like to be helpful but you have to do your bit too.
Regards, Norm

Roadster 02 · 11-01-2018, 08:22 PM

Can't give photos, have only seen pics myself. It is a nice looking gun with only as much finish loss as 100 years can do, hence the 75% determination. No holster rash, no pitting, no reblue. That's the best I can do right now. I'm just trying to figure out if I should pursue a purchase or not. Not trying to hold anyone's feet to the fire I just want opinions from more advanced Luger people than myself. Ballpark figure is fine. Thanks

DavidJayUden · 11-01-2018, 09:20 PM

I'll go out on that limb, and say that barring issues not mentioned, you'll not get hurt at $2500. But Norme is absolutely right, especially with these higher end guns.
Send photos when you can.
dju

George Anderson · 11-02-2018, 09:29 AM

OP's description sounds like this one.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/787084905

Norme · 11-02-2018, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Anderson

OP's description sounds like this one.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/787084905

If that's the case then it's worth closer to $3,500.00 than $2,500.00.
Norm

lugerholsterrepair · 11-02-2018, 11:36 AM

George, can't be that one..."and I assume a cleaning rod in the holster."

Roadster 02 · 11-02-2018, 12:22 PM

It's one like that, and the rod is the same. Excuse me for my ignorance about the rod. Dumb newby.

lugerholsterrepair · 11-02-2018, 12:30 PM

Tom, We are all ignorant in our own way about something. No excuse needed.

11-01-2018, 07:05 PM	#1
Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 312 Thanks: 173 Thanked 248 Times in 86 Posts	1916 dwm One more time, what value would a nice 1916 Artillery in 75% shape, all matching numbers including original numbered mag, adjustable front and rear sights, bore nice, no damage to grips, and with the correct holster, tool, and I assume a cleaning rod in the holster. Nice clean gun with no damage or problems. Worth $2,500 or higher? Thanks.

11-01-2018, 07:11 PM	#2
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 847 Thanks: 783 Thanked 860 Times in 410 Posts	A member earlier had posted for sale an artillery with a "matching" part (same last 2 numbers but not original to the gun) and asked $2800 or so. I should think a gun in the shape you describe would fetch at least $4000 as that appears to be the going rate from what I have seen on WTS ads here and in some online auctions. Particularly since it has a matching numbered magazine to it as well as the holster with tool. All its missing is the stock and second magazine to be a good rig. __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

11-02-2018, 11:36 AM	#8
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,928 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	George, can't be that one..."and I assume a cleaning rod in the holster." __________________ 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."

11-02-2018, 12:30 PM	#10
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,928 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Tom, We are all ignorant in our own way about something. No excuse needed. __________________ 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."

11-01-2018, 07:33 PM	#3
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Tom, No one could give you a worthwhile answer without photos, good ones and several of them. Your description is meaningless, "nice" and "75%" do not belong in the same sentence. We would like to be helpful but you have to do your bit too. Regards, Norm

11-01-2018, 08:22 PM	#4
Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 312 Thanks: 173 Thanked 248 Times in 86 Posts	Can't give photos, have only seen pics myself. It is a nice looking gun with only as much finish loss as 100 years can do, hence the 75% determination. No holster rash, no pitting, no reblue. That's the best I can do right now. I'm just trying to figure out if I should pursue a purchase or not. Not trying to hold anyone's feet to the fire I just want opinions from more advanced Luger people than myself. Ballpark figure is fine. Thanks

11-01-2018, 09:20 PM	#5
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I'll go out on that limb, and say that barring issues not mentioned, you'll not get hurt at $2500. But Norme is absolutely right, especially with these higher end guns. Send photos when you can. dju

11-02-2018, 09:29 AM	#6
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	OP's description sounds like this one. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/787084905

11-02-2018, 12:22 PM	#9
Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 312 Thanks: 173 Thanked 248 Times in 86 Posts	It's one like that, and the rod is the same. Excuse me for my ignorance about the rod. Dumb newby.