What is the value of this Luger?

Kohaku2416 · 06-12-2010, 04:16 PM

Saw a guy post this up for sale on a forum, and am debating on messaging him about it. The gun is a 1918 DWM Luger in 9mm.

He says the numbers match minus the magazines, and that it's in original condition. I just wanted to ask what everyone thinks and can anyone tell me if this is a commercial or military Luger? Also how can I tell if it's a P08? Also he mentioned the magazine with the wooden base plate can't hold the pistol open on the last round, but the other mag which I am guessing is aftermarket can.

His asking price is $800, does this seem reasonable?

Ron Smith · 06-12-2010, 04:38 PM

Brandon,

Ask if he will give you a 3 day inspection period? Look it over, if it's as stated, $800 is a pretty good deal. Mis-matched shooters sell for $700-$800. A 1918 DWM is a military Luger.

The Magazine bottom on the tinned magazine is a replacement, the othe magazine looks like a Mec-Gar or some other after market mag. We have a member who makes excellent repro wood mag bottoms at a reasonable price.

Hope this helps..

Ron

Edward Tinker · 06-12-2010, 10:56 PM

I agree, not a steal, but not a bad buy.

If all matching, its what I'd ask for it, perhaps $850

ed

06-12-2010, 04:16 PM	#1
Kohaku2416 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	What is the value of this Luger? Saw a guy post this up for sale on a forum, and am debating on messaging him about it. The gun is a 1918 DWM Luger in 9mm. He says the numbers match minus the magazines, and that it's in original condition. I just wanted to ask what everyone thinks and can anyone tell me if this is a commercial or military Luger? Also how can I tell if it's a P08? Also he mentioned the magazine with the wooden base plate can't hold the pistol open on the last round, but the other mag which I am guessing is aftermarket can. His asking price is $800, does this seem reasonable?

06-12-2010, 04:38 PM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Brandon, Ask if he will give you a 3 day inspection period? Look it over, if it's as stated, $800 is a pretty good deal. Mis-matched shooters sell for $700-$800. A 1918 DWM is a military Luger. The Magazine bottom on the tinned magazine is a replacement, the othe magazine looks like a Mec-Gar or some other after market mag. We have a member who makes excellent repro wood mag bottoms at a reasonable price. Hope this helps.. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

06-12-2010, 10:56 PM	#3
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	I agree, not a steal, but not a bad buy. If all matching, its what I'd ask for it, perhaps $850 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