1921 Luger Help Please

Tomi · 11-19-2007, 03:28 AM

My son brought a box at an estate sale of a member of Werner Von Braun team. In the box was a 1921 Luger. I have not seen the weapon and the information is from what he has told me. The luger has 2 extra mags with matching numbers, a holster and he tells me it is in very good condition. Also in the box was a worn Nazi flag. He has asked me to investigate the value and will be bringing it to me in about a week. Just by this little info can anyone suggest a value please

Ron Smith · 11-19-2007, 09:00 AM

Hi Tommie,

It's very difficult to put a price on it unseen. There are too many variables to consider. Condition, markings, condition of the bore can all change the value considerably. It could range from $600 to $2000+.

Very few people would place a value on it without seeing it. They could be wrong by several hundred dollars in either direction.

It's like saying , "I have a car in nice condition. What's it worth?" Good clear photos of full views of both sides, top, both grip straps, grips, front and back of the holster, and both magazines, as well as close-ups of the markings would get us in the ball park.

Welcome to the forum..

Ron

Dwight Gruber · 11-19-2007, 12:44 PM

Tommie,

Welcome, indeed, to the Forum. Your description is very tantalizing, and I (and I'm sure a number of others here) look forward to the information and photos with a great deal of interest.

--Dwight

Pete Ebbink · 11-19-2007, 02:17 PM

Tommie,

The provenance and paperwork/documentation to trace this gun back to the "Werner Von Braun team" would need to be solid, repeat solid.

Then the value of such a 1921 gun would increase above current market value if a Von Braun historian/collection would want to pay a "historical" premium for the gun based on past, proven ownership by a figure out of history.

Tomi · 11-20-2007, 01:15 AM

Thanks so much for your replies. I will be getting the Luger in the next week or so and will then have more info to post. I will take pictures to post also. We are not collectors, but need an idea of value since we will probably be selling

Edward Tinker · 11-20-2007, 01:19 AM

Tomi, if you post pictures here, we can give you a good idea of value. As Pete said, it depends on if you are hoping for the luger value or the possible provinance and luger value...

Ed

11-19-2007, 03:28 AM	#1
Tomi User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southeast Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1921 Luger Help Please My son brought a box at an estate sale of a member of Werner Von Braun team. In the box was a 1921 Luger. I have not seen the weapon and the information is from what he has told me. The luger has 2 extra mags with matching numbers, a holster and he tells me it is in very good condition. Also in the box was a worn Nazi flag. He has asked me to investigate the value and will be bringing it to me in about a week. Just by this little info can anyone suggest a value please

11-19-2007, 09:00 AM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Tommie, It's very difficult to put a price on it unseen. There are too many variables to consider. Condition, markings, condition of the bore can all change the value considerably. It could range from $600 to $2000+. Very few people would place a value on it without seeing it. They could be wrong by several hundred dollars in either direction. It's like saying , "I have a car in nice condition. What's it worth?" Good clear photos of full views of both sides, top, both grip straps, grips, front and back of the holster, and both magazines, as well as close-ups of the markings would get us in the ball park. Welcome to the forum.. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-20-2007, 01:19 AM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Tomi, if you post pictures here, we can give you a good idea of value. As Pete said, it depends on if you are hoping for the luger value or the possible provinance and luger value... 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

11-19-2007, 12:44 PM	#3
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	Tommie, Welcome, indeed, to the Forum. Your description is very tantalizing, and I (and I'm sure a number of others here) look forward to the information and photos with a great deal of interest. --Dwight

11-19-2007, 02:17 PM	#4
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Tommie, The provenance and paperwork/documentation to trace this gun back to the "Werner Von Braun team" would need to be solid, repeat solid. Then the value of such a 1921 gun would increase above current market value if a Von Braun historian/collection would want to pay a "historical" premium for the gun based on past, proven ownership by a figure out of history.

11-20-2007, 01:15 AM	#5
Tomi User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southeast Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks so much for your replies. I will be getting the Luger in the next week or so and will then have more info to post. I will take pictures to post also. We are not collectors, but need an idea of value since we will probably be selling