need history of luger

10-15-2001, 01:07 PM

the luger menu links under Heller arms. listed under lister pistols for sale the one gun shown at the top left. I need to know some history on this item as a friend has the same gun and wants to sell it to me. The serial # is 979 and it looks like all the parts at match, could someone give me a ballpark price and if this is a luger to own, I'm a newbie to lugers

10-15-2001, 03:52 PM

this is the gun, but it does not have any other markings I can find except the serial No 979, looks like the gun is in exc shape blue about 90% with exc bore,grips look like the gun has been used

John Sabato · 10-15-2001, 05:16 PM

which means it has little collector value, but ask your question on the P38forum.com and someone there will tell you what a refinished P-38 is worth... I would guess between $250 and $350... if it is in nice shooting shape.

10-16-2001, 09:41 PM

A reblued AC42 (Walther-made in 1942) is worth about $350 with a strong bore. The serial number on an AC42 may be repeated on the magazine. If it is not reblued and has that original issue magazine (it came with two mags and a holster) then it is conservatively worth $500 in 90% finish, or thereabouts. There are four important parts that were originally fitted to the gun and numbered uniquely to the gun--the frame, the slide, the barrel and the locking block (under the barrel). Check all four and the magazine. Verify the finish is not redone. That will tell you what you need to know about the value from $350 to $600.

10-15-2001, 01:07 PM	#1
larry cook Guest Posts: n/a	need history of luger the luger menu links under Heller arms. listed under lister pistols for sale the one gun shown at the top left. I need to know some history on this item as a friend has the same gun and wants to sell it to me. The serial # is 979 and it looks like all the parts at match, could someone give me a ballpark price and if this is a luger to own, I'm a newbie to lugers

10-15-2001, 02:08 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	If this is the pistol you are talking about... the best place to get info on a P-38 is our sister website: www.P38forum.com regards, John http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/p38-0381_IMGsm.JPG

10-15-2001, 03:52 PM	#3
larry cook Guest Posts: n/a	Re: If this is the pistol you are talking about... this is the gun, but it does not have any other markings I can find except the serial No 979, looks like the gun is in exc shape blue about 90% with exc bore,grips look like the gun has been used

10-15-2001, 05:16 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	It sounds like the gun has been refinished which means it has little collector value, but ask your question on the P38forum.com and someone there will tell you what a refinished P-38 is worth... I would guess between $250 and $350... if it is in nice shooting shape.

10-16-2001, 09:41 PM	#5
mlm Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It sounds like the gun has been refinished A reblued AC42 (Walther-made in 1942) is worth about $350 with a strong bore. The serial number on an AC42 may be repeated on the magazine. If it is not reblued and has that original issue magazine (it came with two mags and a holster) then it is conservatively worth $500 in 90% finish, or thereabouts. There are four important parts that were originally fitted to the gun and numbered uniquely to the gun--the frame, the slide, the barrel and the locking block (under the barrel). Check all four and the magazine. Verify the finish is not redone. That will tell you what you need to know about the value from $350 to $600.