Anyone Know What This is Worth?

hoodman · 09-08-2002, 01:19 AM

My Mother-in-Law is asking me how much her gun is worth. It's a 1916 9mm Luger, with proof marks similar to, but not identical to, proof mark # 15 as shown in the technical information section of this site (three characters followed by a heraldic eagle). This indicates it is a DWM Luger from 1914-1918, which is consistent with the Manufacturer's logo (DWM) and date. The serial number is 9021 with all pieces matching (21). There is one magazine but it does not match the serial number of the gun (and is not blued). It has a typical luger military holster with takedown tool. It has walnut grips (good shape), and the bluing is 70%+, with some light corrosion on the high points. Front and rear sights are fixed. Bore is in good shape. Anyway, I appreciate any opinion offered, and thanks for reading.

Edward Tinker · 09-08-2002, 11:51 AM

Christopher, welcome to the forum!

Can you provide any digital photos? It just helps, although your text was good. 70% bluing is low end collecting, but usually would show a true piece and not one reblued even years ago. Saying that, a "shooter", mismatched, reblued is worth $450 to $600, depending on your buying area. Holsters are worth around $150 - $250 on e-bay, around the same from dealers.

these are low end prices, they go higher with rarer pieces.

Does your holster have any markings on the rear or inside the flap?

Ed

hoodman · 09-08-2002, 12:04 PM

Edward, thanks very much for your reply. The holster has some worn text engraved (I can't make it out, but there is a word "Steffin" on it - on both the front and back of the holster). There is an eagle stamped on the back.

Roadkill · 09-08-2002, 12:45 PM

Welcome to the forum, sir, Does she have any information regarding the history of the gun? Brought back from WWI/II or post war purchase? Any family connection to it? Is the magazine wood or plastic bottomed and does it have a number?

RK

hoodman · 09-08-2002, 09:49 PM

Hi, RK: It was brought back from WWII by her brother-in-law. The magazine is unblued and is lightweight - like aluminum. No wood or plastic on the bottom. It has a serial number on it.

09-08-2002, 01:19 AM	#1
hoodman User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone Know What This is Worth? My Mother-in-Law is asking me how much her gun is worth. It's a 1916 9mm Luger, with proof marks similar to, but not identical to, proof mark # 15 as shown in the technical information section of this site (three characters followed by a heraldic eagle). This indicates it is a DWM Luger from 1914-1918, which is consistent with the Manufacturer's logo (DWM) and date. The serial number is 9021 with all pieces matching (21). There is one magazine but it does not match the serial number of the gun (and is not blued). It has a typical luger military holster with takedown tool. It has walnut grips (good shape), and the bluing is 70%+, with some light corrosion on the high points. Front and rear sights are fixed. Bore is in good shape. Anyway, I appreciate any opinion offered, and thanks for reading. __________________ The Hoodman

09-08-2002, 11:51 AM	#2
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	Christopher, welcome to the forum! Can you provide any digital photos? It just helps, although your text was good. 70% bluing is low end collecting, but usually would show a true piece and not one reblued even years ago. Saying that, a "shooter", mismatched, reblued is worth $450 to $600, depending on your buying area. Holsters are worth around $150 - $250 on e-bay, around the same from dealers. these are low end prices, they go higher with rarer pieces. Does your holster have any markings on the rear or inside the flap? 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

09-08-2002, 12:04 PM	#3
hoodman User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Edward, thanks very much for your reply. The holster has some worn text engraved (I can't make it out, but there is a word "Steffin" on it - on both the front and back of the holster). There is an eagle stamped on the back. __________________ The Hoodman

09-08-2002, 09:49 PM	#5
hoodman User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, RK: It was brought back from WWII by her brother-in-law. The magazine is unblued and is lightweight - like aluminum. No wood or plastic on the bottom. It has a serial number on it. __________________ The Hoodman

09-08-2002, 12:45 PM	#4
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Welcome to the forum, sir, Does she have any information regarding the history of the gun? Brought back from WWI/II or post war purchase? Any family connection to it? Is the magazine wood or plastic bottomed and does it have a number? RK