What's it worth?

03-18-2002, 09:40 PM

I'm purchasing a 1917 Luger from our father's estate, and need to establish a price. The gun is by no means a collector, but was in working condition when last fired over 20 years ago.

Everything I can see after field stripping shows matching numbers (9178). Proof marks closely resemble #16 on this web site, but with different letters I can't distinguish. Barrel top is stamped 1917, and toggle bears the ERFURT logo.

Blueing is probably less than 20% on barrel & frame, over 90% on toggle assy. There is light rust, some on barrel and particularly on the frame where palm and fingers contact. Strawing is less than 10%.

Grips are unchipped, but dirty, left side worn smooth in places. Wood magazine bottom is split: about 1/3 is secured with the pin, the rest (w/knobs) will pull out.

For sentimental reasons, I will probably partially restore this gun to improve it's appearance for display, and will occationally fire it. Any suggestion in this area would be appreciated.

Orv Reichert · 03-18-2002, 10:08 PM

in that condition...about $400 would be a good value to establish for the estate.

Orv Reichert

Lonnie Zimmerman · 03-19-2002, 12:16 AM

Brad; if the bore is very good or better, you could have it restored by Thor and use it for a shooter and probably never devalue it.

Lonnie

03-18-2002, 10:08 PM	#2
Orv Reichert RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What's it worth? in that condition...about $400 would be a good value to establish for the estate. Orv Reichert

03-19-2002, 12:16 AM	#3
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What's it worth? Brad; if the bore is very good or better, you could have it restored by Thor and use it for a shooter and probably never devalue it. Lonnie

03-18-2002, 09:40 PM	#1
Brad Guest Posts: n/a	What's it worth? I'm purchasing a 1917 Luger from our father's estate, and need to establish a price. The gun is by no means a collector, but was in working condition when last fired over 20 years ago. Everything I can see after field stripping shows matching numbers (9178). Proof marks closely resemble #16 on this web site, but with different letters I can't distinguish. Barrel top is stamped 1917, and toggle bears the ERFURT logo. Blueing is probably less than 20% on barrel & frame, over 90% on toggle assy. There is light rust, some on barrel and particularly on the frame where palm and fingers contact. Strawing is less than 10%. Grips are unchipped, but dirty, left side worn smooth in places. Wood magazine bottom is split: about 1/3 is secured with the pin, the rest (w/knobs) will pull out. For sentimental reasons, I will probably partially restore this gun to improve it's appearance for display, and will occationally fire it. Any suggestion in this area would be appreciated.