Luger Questions

Tazo42 · 06-29-2014, 07:52 PM

Hi,

I inherited a luger from my father who got it from his grandfather. I have no idea what it is worth and I was a bit surprised to learn that it could be worth a lot of money. It has the holster with a clip in it and one in the gun. How do I go about finding out what it is worth?

Thanks,

Edward Tinker · 06-29-2014, 07:59 PM

welcome to the forum

a lot of money is subjective - as everything depends on condition, type, rarity and condition

See the how o guide at the top of this same forum for how and what to post

lots of pictrues and lots of description

could be worth $500 - could be worth $2500 - likely worth around 1K

Ed

mrerick · 06-29-2014, 08:20 PM

Take some good sharp pictures and include closeups on all markings. Take them in natural shaded light (outdoors) and use a tripod and digital camera with a self timer - to avoid camera shake.

As Ed mentions, the value of Lugers can range quite broadly depending on many things.

To be collectible it should be in a high original finish condition with all matching numbered parts.

Marc

Tazo42 · 06-29-2014, 10:59 PM

Well I took some quick pics with my phone. I tried to upload them but couldn't figure it out. I did make a photo album called Tazo Luger Pics.

tharpo · 06-30-2014, 12:00 AM

Congratulations on a great inheritance!
Pictures are dark but it looks like you have a nice 1937 S/42 with one matching magazine. Serial number 4650t. With the holster and extra magazine maybe around $2000- $2400.

Tom

sheepherder · 06-30-2014, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tharpo

Congratulations on a great inheritance!
Pictures are dark but it looks like you have a nice 1937 S/42 with one matching magazine. Serial number 4650t. With the holster and extra magazine maybe around $2000- $2400.

Tom

WW II era Lugers seem to fetch a lot these days; your 'rig' is right around what Tharpo estimated. It's made in 1937 by Mauser [S/42 code], with two serial-matching magazines and holster is probably at the high end of Tharpo's estimate, IMHO...

Post pics of any/all markings on the holster, describe its condition. Collectors like interesting holster markings.

06-29-2014, 07:52 PM	#1
Tazo42 New User Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 4 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Luger Questions Hi, I inherited a luger from my father who got it from his grandfather. I have no idea what it is worth and I was a bit surprised to learn that it could be worth a lot of money. It has the holster with a clip in it and one in the gun. How do I go about finding out what it is worth? Thanks,

06-29-2014, 07:59 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	welcome to the forum a lot of money is subjective - as everything depends on condition, type, rarity and condition See the how o guide at the top of this same forum for how and what to post lots of pictrues and lots of description could be worth $500 - could be worth $2500 - likely worth around 1K 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

06-29-2014, 08:20 PM	#3
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	Take some good sharp pictures and include closeups on all markings. Take them in natural shaded light (outdoors) and use a tripod and digital camera with a self timer - to avoid camera shake. As Ed mentions, the value of Lugers can range quite broadly depending on many things. To be collectible it should be in a high original finish condition with all matching numbered parts. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

06-29-2014, 10:59 PM	#4
Tazo42 New User Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 4 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well I took some quick pics with my phone. I tried to upload them but couldn't figure it out. I did make a photo album called Tazo Luger Pics.

06-30-2014, 12:00 AM	#5
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 537 Thanks: 116 Thanked 375 Times in 153 Posts	Congratulations on a great inheritance! Pictures are dark but it looks like you have a nice 1937 S/42 with one matching magazine. Serial number 4650t. With the holster and extra magazine maybe around $2000- $2400. Tom