1920 dwm commercial 30, value?

Kohaku2416 · 11-10-2015, 09:38 PM

Got the chance to buy an all numbers matching dwm Luger in cal. 30. The pistol has what appears to be the original finish and all parts minus the mag match. The mag has an aluminum base. Seller would like $650, is this a good deal?

CAP Black · 11-10-2015, 09:49 PM

It mostly depends on the condition of the bore and other internal parts and will it run some cartridges; if it is O.K. in those aspects, then it is a very sweet purchase.
Others will have much more to say after taking a closer look at your pictures; I don't have time to do that.
Jack

P08Leder · 11-10-2015, 10:09 PM

Need more detailed pics of other side, top, serial number, barrel number, markings
Do internal numbers match?
If it all checks out, sounds like a good deal.

Sergio Natali · 11-11-2015, 04:07 AM

In my opinion 650.00 USD is not much, just check che bore, if you want a shooter cal 30 Luger is more expensive.

DavidJayUden · 11-11-2015, 09:53 AM

I can't imagine how you could get hurt at that price. There is salvage value in the incorrect magazine, which may end up being replaced with a Mec-Gar anyway.
dju

DonVoigt · 11-11-2015, 09:57 AM

I'd buy it unless the bore is a sewer pipe; then I would offer less- but still buy it.

George Anderson · 11-11-2015, 10:37 AM

It's worth $650 just in parts alone.

Kohaku2416 · 11-11-2015, 11:25 PM

Just as an update I saw the Luger tonight but didn't have time to take pics. All parts indeed match and the magazine is a "FXO". The right side has pretty significant finish wear with some pitting. The front and back strap are also well worn from it's bluing. The barrel also had a couple small spots that could be pitting, overall the bore was shiny while retaining it's lands and grooves. However the right grip panel was loose and both grips have wear. Based on what I have seen with it, we came to the terms of $500. Should I buy it?

DavidJayUden · 11-11-2015, 11:28 PM

Yes.

DonVoigt · 11-11-2015, 11:30 PM

Hmmm....., let's see- we said buy it at $650, but at $500??

Don't hurt your hand reaching for your wallet!

Edward Tinker · 11-11-2015, 11:33 PM

yes

The $100+ you got off the price is good for shooting ammo - heck, I was selling some 30 Luger (7.65mm) not long ago

rhuff · 11-12-2015, 01:36 PM

I would purchase that Luger for $500 in a heartbeat!! You can not lose on this deal.

Kohaku2416 · 11-12-2015, 03:36 PM

Thank you for your input everyone. I'm making arrangements to buy it now.

11-10-2015, 09:38 PM	#1
Kohaku2416 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	1920 dwm commercial 30, value? Got the chance to buy an all numbers matching dwm Luger in cal. 30. The pistol has what appears to be the original finish and all parts minus the mag match. The mag has an aluminum base. Seller would like $650, is this a good deal?

11-11-2015, 04:07 AM	#4
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	In my opinion 650.00 USD is not much, just check che bore, if you want a shooter cal 30 Luger is more expensive. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

11-11-2015, 11:33 PM	#11
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	yes The $100+ you got off the price is good for shooting ammo - heck, I was selling some 30 Luger (7.65mm) not long ago __________________ 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

11-10-2015, 09:49 PM	#2
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	It mostly depends on the condition of the bore and other internal parts and will it run some cartridges; if it is O.K. in those aspects, then it is a very sweet purchase. Others will have much more to say after taking a closer look at your pictures; I don't have time to do that. Jack

11-10-2015, 10:09 PM	#3
P08Leder User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 77 Thanks: 8 Thanked 43 Times in 18 Posts	Need more detailed pics of other side, top, serial number, barrel number, markings Do internal numbers match? If it all checks out, sounds like a good deal.

11-11-2015, 09:53 AM	#5
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I can't imagine how you could get hurt at that price. There is salvage value in the incorrect magazine, which may end up being replaced with a Mec-Gar anyway. dju

11-11-2015, 09:57 AM	#6
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	I'd buy it unless the bore is a sewer pipe; then I would offer less- but still buy it.

11-11-2015, 10:37 AM	#7
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	It's worth $650 just in parts alone.

11-11-2015, 11:25 PM	#8
Kohaku2416 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Just as an update I saw the Luger tonight but didn't have time to take pics. All parts indeed match and the magazine is a "FXO". The right side has pretty significant finish wear with some pitting. The front and back strap are also well worn from it's bluing. The barrel also had a couple small spots that could be pitting, overall the bore was shiny while retaining it's lands and grooves. However the right grip panel was loose and both grips have wear. Based on what I have seen with it, we came to the terms of $500. Should I buy it?

11-11-2015, 11:28 PM	#9
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Yes.

11-11-2015, 11:30 PM	#10
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	Hmmm....., let's see- we said buy it at $650, but at $500?? Don't hurt your hand reaching for your wallet!

11-12-2015, 01:36 PM	#12
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	I would purchase that Luger for $500 in a heartbeat!! You can not lose on this deal.

11-12-2015, 03:36 PM	#13
Kohaku2416 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Thank you for your input everyone. I'm making arrangements to buy it now.