1939 Mauser code 42

Major Tom · 09-08-2019, 10:20 AM

Am looking at above luger and would like opinions of value. It has been expertly reblued, numbers match, bore has frosting, accurate tho, very nice grips. Thank you

Norme · 09-08-2019, 10:51 AM

A refinished gun is, at best, a good looking shooter. I would guess about $1,000.00 to $1,200.00.
Norm

Sieger · 09-08-2019, 01:07 PM

Major Tom.

This sure is not a collector grade Luger (reblued).

It does not sound like it even has a nice bore.

I would wait to find a nicer collector grade pistol myself.

At maximum I would offer $500.00.

Respectfully

Sieger

mrerick · 09-08-2019, 01:57 PM

The Mauser made Lugers are good shooters, so I'd estimate it at $900 in the USA if it's in generally good condition. This is a wild guess since we have no pictures and can't judge condition. If everything is original including the magazine I'd add another $100.

4 Scale · 09-09-2019, 01:29 AM

I own two re-blued Mauser shooters, one is good the other is expertly done. The good one cost about $950 and the expertly done one about $1,200. I really enjoy these pistols especially the nicer one, but I'm not sure I would make the same decision today as $1,200 is getting into the range of a collectible.

I see quality re-blued examples in the marketplace for up to $1,400 or even more for top quality. Most knowledgable collectors won't pay that much as they can get a fair to good collectible for that price.

But the fact is there people out there who do very high quality work, and there are other people who send them pistols to refinish, so there is a market for high quality re-blues and it is the cost of the pistol plus the cost of the re-blue. From inquiries I've made in the past, I estimate it works out to around $1,000 or so to acquire a suitable pistol and $400 and up for a quality re-blue. There was a beautiful '36 recently offered on the forums where the owner asked $1,700, my sense is that was about what he had into it but was having trouble getting that price. Hope this helps.

Sieger · 09-09-2019, 02:42 PM

Major Tom,

Opinions vary, obviously, on reblued type, non collector Lugers.

Since it will be just a shooter anyway, you might consider buying one of the Mauser (Interarms) recreations from the 1970s. Here you would own a relatively new pistol that will have some appreciation value in its own right.

Just another option.

Respectfully,

Sieger

09-08-2019, 10:20 AM	#1
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 481 Thanks: 531 Thanked 226 Times in 123 Posts	1939 Mauser code 42 Am looking at above luger and would like opinions of value. It has been expertly reblued, numbers match, bore has frosting, accurate tho, very nice grips. Thank you __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

09-08-2019, 01:57 PM	#4
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	The Mauser made Lugers are good shooters, so I'd estimate it at $900 in the USA if it's in generally good condition. This is a wild guess since we have no pictures and can't judge condition. If everything is original including the magazine I'd add another $100. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

09-09-2019, 01:29 AM	#5
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	I own two re-blued Mauser shooters, one is good the other is expertly done. The good one cost about $950 and the expertly done one about $1,200. I really enjoy these pistols especially the nicer one, but I'm not sure I would make the same decision today as $1,200 is getting into the range of a collectible. I see quality re-blued examples in the marketplace for up to $1,400 or even more for top quality. Most knowledgable collectors won't pay that much as they can get a fair to good collectible for that price. But the fact is there people out there who do very high quality work, and there are other people who send them pistols to refinish, so there is a market for high quality re-blues and it is the cost of the pistol plus the cost of the re-blue. From inquiries I've made in the past, I estimate it works out to around $1,000 or so to acquire a suitable pistol and $400 and up for a quality re-blue. There was a beautiful '36 recently offered on the forums where the owner asked $1,700, my sense is that was about what he had into it but was having trouble getting that price. Hope this helps. Last edited by 4 Scale; 09-09-2019 at 10:12 AM.

09-08-2019, 10:51 AM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	A refinished gun is, at best, a good looking shooter. I would guess about $1,000.00 to $1,200.00. Norm

09-08-2019, 01:07 PM	#3
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	Major Tom. This sure is not a collector grade Luger (reblued). It does not sound like it even has a nice bore. I would wait to find a nicer collector grade pistol myself. At maximum I would offer $500.00. Respectfully Sieger

09-09-2019, 02:42 PM	#6
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	Major Tom, Opinions vary, obviously, on reblued type, non collector Lugers. Since it will be just a shooter anyway, you might consider buying one of the Mauser (Interarms) recreations from the 1970s. Here you would own a relatively new pistol that will have some appreciation value in its own right. Just another option. Respectfully, Sieger