1915 DWM - value?

Geo99 · 03-25-2015, 12:06 AM

Hello fellow collectors,

Here is a gun that I'm not sure how I feel about, or if I even want it. It is all matching (inside & out) including the grips and original magazine, so that's good. And the sear safety bar has not been cut. Bore is clean, not pitted. Just strictly looking at the overall wear, it has about 92-95% blue left, but . . .

It has some finish issues, some "peppering" or pitting, and mild surface rust, especially on the left side. The straw is OK - not great, not horrible, in line with the rest of the gun.

It is missing the takedown lever spring ($35 from Lugerdoc).

The mag base has a horrible crack in it - I have not seen one this bad - can it can be repaired?

Considering the matching mag and original finish, I think it is a $1250-1300 gun - does anyone agree? disagree?

Thanks

- Geo

Geo99 · 03-25-2015, 12:09 AM

A few more pics - sorry about the quality, these are the best I can get.

ithacaartist · 03-25-2015, 03:08 AM

Geo,

I'd let G.T. do a little magic on that mag. I'll bet he's returned worse than that to exquisite condition. We'll wait for his judgment...

Maybe the $1250. Rust never sleeps, most unfortunate--what with the matching mag and all--to have had its effects on this piece. Overall, though, not a bad looking gun, plenty of color on the small parts, grips really nice.

Geo99 · 03-26-2015, 12:23 AM

David,

Thanks for yor comment, I would like to hear from GT about the mag too. I thought this gun would get more notice, but...

You posted at 4AM? Couldn't sleep or are you a farmer?

- Geo

ithacaartist · 03-26-2015, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geo99

David,

Thanks for yor comment, I would like to hear from GT about the mag too. I thought this gun would get more notice, but...

You posted at 4AM? Couldn't sleep or are you a farmer?

- Geo

Just a wacky schedule, however I could be farming snowballs!

Geo99 · 03-29-2015, 02:44 PM

David,

Actually I am considering purchasing this and I was curious to know if anyone else would find it to be collectible or not. I kind of like the idea of saving a Luger with issues, but I think I'm going to pass on this one. I'm still surprised no one else has an opinion to share.

If you are interested in it for $1000, PM me.

- Geo

4 Scale · 03-29-2015, 02:56 PM

My view is that it is a good buy at $1,000 and I can see someone paying as much as $1,300 for it. For someone interested in this variation or was looking for a WWI shooter it would be worth investigation.

Douglas Jr. · 04-02-2015, 02:30 PM

Usually, guns like that become much more attractive after cleaning and TLC.
I would bite it for the asking price.

03-25-2015, 12:06 AM	#1
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 396 Thanks: 100 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	1915 DWM - value? Hello fellow collectors, Here is a gun that I'm not sure how I feel about, or if I even want it. It is all matching (inside & out) including the grips and original magazine, so that's good. And the sear safety bar has not been cut. Bore is clean, not pitted. Just strictly looking at the overall wear, it has about 92-95% blue left, but . . . It has some finish issues, some "peppering" or pitting, and mild surface rust, especially on the left side. The straw is OK - not great, not horrible, in line with the rest of the gun. It is missing the takedown lever spring ($35 from Lugerdoc). The mag base has a horrible crack in it - I have not seen one this bad - can it can be repaired? Considering the matching mag and original finish, I think it is a $1250-1300 gun - does anyone agree? disagree? Thanks - Geo Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers Last edited by Geo99; 03-25-2015 at 12:52 AM.

03-25-2015, 12:09 AM	#2
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 396 Thanks: 100 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	A few more pics - sorry about the quality, these are the best I can get. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

03-25-2015, 03:08 AM	#3
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,283 Thanks: 7,007 Thanked 2,476 Times in 1,319 Posts	Geo, I'd let G.T. do a little magic on that mag. I'll bet he's returned worse than that to exquisite condition. We'll wait for his judgment... Maybe the $1250. Rust never sleeps, most unfortunate--what with the matching mag and all--to have had its effects on this piece. Overall, though, not a bad looking gun, plenty of color on the small parts, grips really nice. __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

03-26-2015, 12:23 AM	#4
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 396 Thanks: 100 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	David, Thanks for yor comment, I would like to hear from GT about the mag too. I thought this gun would get more notice, but... You posted at 4AM? Couldn't sleep or are you a farmer? - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

03-29-2015, 02:44 PM	#6
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 396 Thanks: 100 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	David, Actually I am considering purchasing this and I was curious to know if anyone else would find it to be collectible or not. I kind of like the idea of saving a Luger with issues, but I think I'm going to pass on this one. I'm still surprised no one else has an opinion to share. If you are interested in it for $1000, PM me. - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

03-29-2015, 02:56 PM	#7
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	My view is that it is a good buy at $1,000 and I can see someone paying as much as $1,300 for it. For someone interested in this variation or was looking for a WWI shooter it would be worth investigation.

04-02-2015, 02:30 PM	#8
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Usually, guns like that become much more attractive after cleaning and TLC. I would bite it for the asking price.