byf 42

Valley28 · 09-26-2013, 02:27 PM

This is my first post so please be gentle. I just acquired an all matching (except mags) byf 41 Luger with holster, tool, and two mags. I would estimate it to be 80-85%. I will try to post some pics when I get home. What would be a good ballpark starting price on one of these? Should I shoot it ? Thanks for any advice. Jay

DavidJayUden · 09-26-2013, 02:48 PM

Ballpark guestimate, and again a WAG, would be $1300-$1700. Really need to see photos, etc.
Should you shoot it? Your decision. The conservative crowd will tell you no because you risk breaking a numbered part and cutting the value by as much as 50%.
I say understand the risks and live with the consequences.
Welcome!
dju

mrerick · 09-26-2013, 03:36 PM

So, with shooter grade Lugers topping out at $1000 or $1100, at 80% you could be at the lower end of a collectable if all matching and not import marked / not DDR - Russian Capture marked, etc...

I think David may have been generous, but would also need to see pictures.

Typical valuation drops 40% when you go from matching to non-matching. That is what breaking a numbered part could cost. We regularly see reports of Lugers and other military firearms broken in shooting. In another post today, one member mentioned seeing about 12 himself over recent years. It really does happen.

Traveling armies carried armorers with them for a reason.

Marc

Marc

alvin · 09-26-2013, 05:55 PM

I shoot 5% in the collection, had some fun. Yes, I did break some parts. So the risk is very real.

Valley28 · 09-26-2013, 08:03 PM

Here are a few pics, sorry for the quality had to use my smart phone...
Thank you for your information and your patience.
Best regards, Jay

John Sabato · 09-27-2013, 08:58 AM

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Thanks, and welcome to the Lugerforum.

09-26-2013, 02:27 PM	#1
Valley28 New User Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	byf 42 This is my first post so please be gentle. I just acquired an all matching (except mags) byf 41 Luger with holster, tool, and two mags. I would estimate it to be 80-85%. I will try to post some pics when I get home. What would be a good ballpark starting price on one of these? Should I shoot it ? Thanks for any advice. Jay

09-26-2013, 03:36 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,370 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	So, with shooter grade Lugers topping out at $1000 or $1100, at 80% you could be at the lower end of a collectable if all matching and not import marked / not DDR - Russian Capture marked, etc... I think David may have been generous, but would also need to see pictures. Typical valuation drops 40% when you go from matching to non-matching. That is what breaking a numbered part could cost. We regularly see reports of Lugers and other military firearms broken in shooting. In another post today, one member mentioned seeing about 12 himself over recent years. It really does happen. Traveling armies carried armorers with them for a reason. Marc Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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09-26-2013, 02:48 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Ballpark guestimate, and again a WAG, would be $1300-$1700. Really need to see photos, etc. Should you shoot it? Your decision. The conservative crowd will tell you no because you risk breaking a numbered part and cutting the value by as much as 50%. I say understand the risks and live with the consequences. Welcome! dju

09-26-2013, 05:55 PM	#4
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	I shoot 5% in the collection, had some fun. Yes, I did break some parts. So the risk is very real.