What's it worth?

Marcus · 05-13-2003, 12:26 PM

Hi,
I am considering the purchase of a "1920 DWM commercial" Luger. It is in very nice condition (maybe 85% in terms of the Bluing and straw). It seems pretty comparable to the "1923DWM Commercial .30 cal" that is pictured in the "27 Lugers gallery" on page 2 of the member galleries.
What do you think it is worth?

After I get a few replies, I'll tell you what he's asking. He does guarantee that it will shoot and otherwise operate fine. This is one of those models that shows relatively few numbers, those that are evident do match.

Marcus

Edward Tinker · 05-13-2003, 12:41 PM

Marcus, sometimes I hate the guessing game. It helps to have pictures, as your 85% is different from mine I am sure,

The 1920 Commericals don't sell as well, and especially 7.65's. So, I would imagine that $450 - $700 is a range of value. Probably in the $550 range, but simply a guess.

Ed

Navy · 05-13-2003, 12:54 PM

I would think that $550 would be absolute tops for this piece.
Tom A.

Robert McCrory · 05-31-2003, 05:20 PM

I bought a commercial about six months ago, .30 cal, DWM, marked Germany, a bit better than you describe, for $450. Hope this helps.

05-13-2003, 12:26 PM	#1
Marcus User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What's it worth? Hi, I am considering the purchase of a "1920 DWM commercial" Luger. It is in very nice condition (maybe 85% in terms of the Bluing and straw). It seems pretty comparable to the "1923DWM Commercial .30 cal" that is pictured in the "27 Lugers gallery" on page 2 of the member galleries. What do you think it is worth? After I get a few replies, I'll tell you what he's asking. He does guarantee that it will shoot and otherwise operate fine. This is one of those models that shows relatively few numbers, those that are evident do match. Marcus

05-13-2003, 12:41 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Marcus, sometimes I hate the guessing game. It helps to have pictures, as your 85% is different from mine I am sure, The 1920 Commericals don't sell as well, and especially 7.65's. So, I would imagine that $450 - $700 is a range of value. Probably in the $550 range, but simply a guess. 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

05-31-2003, 05:20 PM	#4
Robert McCrory User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I bought a commercial about six months ago, .30 cal, DWM, marked Germany, a bit better than you describe, for $450. Hope this helps. __________________ Life is 10% what you make it, 90% how you take it! 5

05-13-2003, 12:54 PM	#3
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I would think that $550 would be absolute tops for this piece. Tom A.