Looking to get a first Luger - 1913 Rework a good buy?

Malcolm P. · 09-24-2004, 06:19 PM

I am looking to buy my first Luger. Have found a 1913 DWM Luger that was reworked after WWI and issued as a police weapon. Refinished and a sear safety added - probably 90% on blueing. Person is asking about $600 for the gun. All matching. Unit marked. No stock lug. Is it a good buy?

Edward Tinker · 09-24-2004, 06:53 PM

No, it is a lousy buy. Can I have their name and address? <img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" />

Seriously, if all matching and original (to the rework period), then this is a good buy. I would guess most go for $750-$900, all depending on the markings, condition, etc. 90% is not the best, but is still a good collectable.

Welcome to the forum Malcolm, <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

Ed

Malcolm P. · 09-26-2004, 04:35 AM

Thanks for the advice. Could not find guy at gun show. Picked up a Erfurt 1914 Artillery instead!

09-24-2004, 06:19 PM	#1
Malcolm P. User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looking to get a first Luger - 1913 Rework a good buy? I am looking to buy my first Luger. Have found a 1913 DWM Luger that was reworked after WWI and issued as a police weapon. Refinished and a sear safety added - probably 90% on blueing. Person is asking about $600 for the gun. All matching. Unit marked. No stock lug. Is it a good buy?

09-24-2004, 06:53 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	No, it is a lousy buy. Can I have their name and address? <img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" /> Seriously, if all matching and original (to the rework period), then this is a good buy. I would guess most go for $750-$900, all depending on the markings, condition, etc. 90% is not the best, but is still a good collectable. Welcome to the forum Malcolm, <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> 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

09-26-2004, 04:35 AM	#3
Malcolm P. User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the advice. Could not find guy at gun show. Picked up a Erfurt 1914 Artillery instead!