Recently Purchased a 41/42

masaes727 · 08-08-2012, 10:42 PM

I recently purchased a 41/42 serial # 3873 N. It has all the numbers matching, except the mags of course. It came with a brown holster and take down tool. I also have the two copies of the paperwork the soldier had to file to bring the Luger home. It has the walnut grips and was rated at 80% on finish. The holster is very worn. It has the stiching for the take down tool holder visible thru the top. I'm not to sure if that is normal or not. I am very very new to the Luger community, so I am curious as to the average value on these guns. I can post pics at a later date. Thanks in advance for any information anyone can provide.

Edward Tinker · 08-08-2012, 11:16 PM

Welcome to th forum

Pictures are the only way for folk to guess at a value

All matching, remember that includes small parts, the hold open, the rear toggle pin, etc

You can check a wide range of values and see pictures on places like gunbroker, Simpsons LTD, Legacy Collectables, etc, as value could be $700 or it could be $1500

Ed

masaes727 · 08-09-2012, 12:04 AM

Here is a link to the pictures. I know some are not of the greatest quality, lighting, etc.. Time did not allow for making a light box and doing it the best way.

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...YsmjVy2bMmbEQg

mrerick · 08-09-2012, 11:10 AM

Hi Aaron, and welcome to the forum.

It's better if pictures can be posted right here on the forum instead of external sites since later external references often disappear.

You look like you have a nice Mauser luger in original finish. With the wear and pitting, there are some finish condition issues. Some of those issues may result from the pistol being stored in the holster. In the future store it separately.

The holster appears original to me. So does the tool. The tool pocket was normally stitched the way your's is.

You can get retail values for similar pistols off Internet sales sites like Simpson's Ltd, FGS Firearms and Checkpointcharlies.com. This would be an insurance value.

My guess at a collector value if the pistol is all matching (including the internal parts, proper internal trigger plate s/n - related to the first two digits of the s/n) - and 80% finish coverage is about $1100 to $1200. Take down tool is probably $85 and the holster $225.

Cheers!

Marc

padredan · 08-09-2012, 11:15 AM

nice example and welcome to the forum

spartacus38 · 08-09-2012, 11:23 AM

Value:
Gun 800-900 if all matching
Holster 100
Tool 85

masaes727 · 08-09-2012, 12:45 PM

Thanks for the replies. Here are some pictures that have been resized.

08-08-2012, 10:42 PM	#1
masaes727 New User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Recently Purchased a 41/42 I recently purchased a 41/42 serial # 3873 N. It has all the numbers matching, except the mags of course. It came with a brown holster and take down tool. I also have the two copies of the paperwork the soldier had to file to bring the Luger home. It has the walnut grips and was rated at 80% on finish. The holster is very worn. It has the stiching for the take down tool holder visible thru the top. I'm not to sure if that is normal or not. I am very very new to the Luger community, so I am curious as to the average value on these guns. I can post pics at a later date. Thanks in advance for any information anyone can provide.

08-08-2012, 11:16 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	Welcome to th forum Pictures are the only way for folk to guess at a value All matching, remember that includes small parts, the hold open, the rear toggle pin, etc You can check a wide range of values and see pictures on places like gunbroker, Simpsons LTD, Legacy Collectables, etc, as value could be $700 or it could be $1500 Ed __________________ 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

08-09-2012, 11:10 AM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	Hi Aaron, and welcome to the forum. It's better if pictures can be posted right here on the forum instead of external sites since later external references often disappear. You look like you have a nice Mauser luger in original finish. With the wear and pitting, there are some finish condition issues. Some of those issues may result from the pistol being stored in the holster. In the future store it separately. The holster appears original to me. So does the tool. The tool pocket was normally stitched the way your's is. You can get retail values for similar pistols off Internet sales sites like Simpson's Ltd, FGS Firearms and Checkpointcharlies.com. This would be an insurance value. My guess at a collector value if the pistol is all matching (including the internal parts, proper internal trigger plate s/n - related to the first two digits of the s/n) - and 80% finish coverage is about $1100 to $1200. Take down tool is probably $85 and the holster $225. Cheers! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

08-09-2012, 11:15 AM	#5
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	nice example and welcome to the forum __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

08-09-2012, 12:45 PM	#7
masaes727 New User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the replies. Here are some pictures that have been resized. Attached Thumbnails

08-09-2012, 12:04 AM	#3
masaes727 New User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here is a link to the pictures. I know some are not of the greatest quality, lighting, etc.. Time did not allow for making a light box and doing it the best way. http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...YsmjVy2bMmbEQg

08-09-2012, 11:23 AM	#6
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Value: Gun 800-900 if all matching Holster 100 Tool 85