Mauser 1939 Luger and Papers Review Request

tannhauser88 · 02-20-2017, 02:40 PM

Hello Everyone,

Trying to determine value on a 42-code Luger. All numbers are matching except mag. Also, has a holster and trophy papers.

Thanks for your time and consideration!

DavidJayUden · 02-20-2017, 02:57 PM

Spare mag? tool? I know locally I'd be in for $1500. It could bring closer to $2k. But let's see what the others say.
Overall it looks like a nice old gun, about the right amount of wear, but not abused or messed-with.
dju

tannhauser88 · 02-20-2017, 03:10 PM

David, thanks for the quick response. No spare mag and it does have a tool; looked like it was aluminum though.

sheepherder · 02-20-2017, 03:31 PM

By "trophy papers" you mean bringback papers??? IMHO they do not add any value to the pistol at all. They are nice if you are planning a display for a veteran, but if the seller thinks they add a couple hundred to the perceived value, he is mistaken.

I put bringback papers in the same category as the receipt/bill of sale for the pistol. Nice to have but no monetary value.

tannhauser88 · 02-20-2017, 04:03 PM

Yes, the bring back papers. Thought i was good to have matching serial numbers on both pistol and papers. If papers do not add, what's the worth of the pistol on its own? Thanks.

Edward Tinker · 02-20-2017, 04:09 PM

the pictures are katywampus - and condition looks - okay - the bring back papers look like xerox copies?

value the same as above, but personally, I would pay less as I see one a bit more used than David does...

what are they asking - folks always want to know what its worth, if you already bought it, then either you got a decent deal or paid too much.

Why did you say the loading tool was aluminum?

Ed

tannhauser88 · 02-20-2017, 04:22 PM

Didn't buy yet. Asking 1900. Papers are not copies.

wlyon · 02-20-2017, 04:35 PM

That is high for the condition. Looks like quite a bit of pitting. Holster worth $200-275. I would look for one in better shape..Did they say what the bore looks like? With the pitting the bore might well be rough. I agree on the papers nice maybe but not much value. Bill

mrerick · 02-20-2017, 05:29 PM

Make sure that the number "42" or "43" is stamped inside the sideplate. The matching plate would have one of those numbers in there.

Looks like some pitting. What condition are gripstraps? Perhaps a $1400 gun plus holster. Tools were not aluminum and should be blued.

Eugen · 02-20-2017, 06:03 PM

tannhauser88, just as a comparison, I purchased a 1939 Mauser in better condition, all matching except mag. There was no tool or papers, but the holster was in much better condition. I paid $1200 almost a year ago.

The more knowledgeable (than me) members that posted above opine that your subject luger is over priced. I agree. That Mauser is desirable (if the barrel bore is good) but over priced. You are getting wise and useful advice. Keep us posted regarding what happens.

DonVoigt · 02-20-2017, 08:12 PM

Don't be in a rush; there are more lugers every where for sale.
Spend a little time and get a better one for the same money or equal one for less.

I know this is easy advice to give, had to do; I frequently do not follow it myself!

tannhauser88 · 02-20-2017, 10:07 PM

Hey guys, thanks so much for the advice and help! I really appreciate it; the search continues!

02-20-2017, 02:40 PM	#1
tannhauser88 User Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mauser 1939 Luger and Papers Review Request Hello Everyone, Trying to determine value on a 42-code Luger. All numbers are matching except mag. Also, has a holster and trophy papers. Thanks for your time and consideration! Attached Thumbnails

02-20-2017, 03:31 PM	#4
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,181 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,438 Times in 2,327 Posts	By "trophy papers" you mean bringback papers??? IMHO they do not add any value to the pistol at all. They are nice if you are planning a display for a veteran, but if the seller thinks they add a couple hundred to the perceived value, he is mistaken. I put bringback papers in the same category as the receipt/bill of sale for the pistol. Nice to have but no monetary value. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

02-20-2017, 04:09 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	the pictures are katywampus - and condition looks - okay - the bring back papers look like xerox copies? value the same as above, but personally, I would pay less as I see one a bit more used than David does... what are they asking - folks always want to know what its worth, if you already bought it, then either you got a decent deal or paid too much. Why did you say the loading tool was aluminum? 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

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wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,519 Times in 939 Posts	That is high for the condition. Looks like quite a bit of pitting. Holster worth $200-275. I would look for one in better shape..Did they say what the bore looks like? With the pitting the bore might well be rough. I agree on the papers nice maybe but not much value. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

02-20-2017, 05:29 PM	#9
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	Make sure that the number "42" or "43" is stamped inside the sideplate. The matching plate would have one of those numbers in there. Looks like some pitting. What condition are gripstraps? Perhaps a $1400 gun plus holster. Tools were not aluminum and should be blued. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

02-20-2017, 02:57 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Spare mag? tool? I know locally I'd be in for $1500. It could bring closer to $2k. But let's see what the others say. Overall it looks like a nice old gun, about the right amount of wear, but not abused or messed-with. dju

02-20-2017, 03:10 PM	#3
tannhauser88 User Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	David, thanks for the quick response. No spare mag and it does have a tool; looked like it was aluminum though.

02-20-2017, 04:03 PM	#5
tannhauser88 User Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, the bring back papers. Thought i was good to have matching serial numbers on both pistol and papers. If papers do not add, what's the worth of the pistol on its own? Thanks.

02-20-2017, 04:22 PM	#7
tannhauser88 User Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Didn't buy yet. Asking 1900. Papers are not copies.

02-20-2017, 06:03 PM	#10
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 757 Thanks: 366 Thanked 594 Times in 313 Posts	tannhauser88, just as a comparison, I purchased a 1939 Mauser in better condition, all matching except mag. There was no tool or papers, but the holster was in much better condition. I paid $1200 almost a year ago. The more knowledgeable (than me) members that posted above opine that your subject luger is over priced. I agree. That Mauser is desirable (if the barrel bore is good) but over priced. You are getting wise and useful advice. Keep us posted regarding what happens. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

02-20-2017, 08:12 PM	#11
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	Don't be in a rush; there are more lugers every where for sale. Spend a little time and get a better one for the same money or equal one for less. I know this is easy advice to give, had to do; I frequently do not follow it myself! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

02-20-2017, 10:07 PM	#12
tannhauser88 User Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey guys, thanks so much for the advice and help! I really appreciate it; the search continues!