Artillery rear sights--missing

g5m · 04-12-2018, 06:36 PM

On this forum would anyone give an estimate of what a ballpark value for a matching, nice but certainly not perfect 1917 DWM Artillery without the rear sight would be?
Maybe 70% blue, reported as a good bore, matching visible numbers, "million dollar' left grip chip, a few apparent scratches , pretty worn grips, unground stock attachment.

I know it's scanty info but thought I'd take a chance as one in the state has come on the market at $1500.

DonVoigt · 04-12-2018, 07:44 PM

You can likely get a complete one for that; the one you describe will always be "mismatched" as the rear sight is numbered.
A reproduction rear sight will cost you about $250.

g5m · 04-12-2018, 07:47 PM

Thank you.

sheepherder · 04-12-2018, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

A reproduction rear sight will cost you about $250.

An original complete artillery rear sight could well cost you a hundred more...

Arizona Slim · 04-13-2018, 10:55 AM

Don and Richard, right on with your prices, I was also looking for an Artillery rear sight awhile back and the best price I could find for a nice (new) repro was $250., finally settled for a new original for $350.
Lon

milesc2 · 04-13-2018, 02:01 PM

Where are you guys seeing artillery Lugers selling for 1500 or around there?
If anyone can post or send me a link I would appreciate that!

I have been looking for a while now and have not see anything close to "good condition" sell for less than 2000.
I would be happy to spend 1300 or a little more on a mixed number example based off the auctions I've seen.

To the OP: you could always ask the owner if he will take off the cost of a replacement sight.

g5m · 04-13-2018, 05:02 PM

Thanks. Will consider that.

Also, where are the original sights to be found? I haven't seen any advertised.

DonVoigt · 04-13-2018, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milesc2

Where are you guys seeing artillery Lugers selling for 1500 or around there?
If anyone can post or send me a link I would appreciate that!

I have been looking for a while now and have not see anything close to "good condition" sell for less than 2000.
I would be happy to spend 1300 or a little more on a mixed number example based off the auctions I've seen.

To the OP: you could always ask the owner if he will take off the cost of a replacement sight.

No one is going to "tell you" about such a deal, they will buy it themselves, and either keep it or pass it on, sorry.

DonVoigt · 04-13-2018, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g5m

Thanks. Will consider that.

Also, where are the original sights to be found? I haven't seen any advertised.

You have to search the online auctions diligently, post a WTB ad here, PM Lugerdoc on these forums, he may have one.

There is a sight with barrel for sale for $450, you might do well to buy it, keep the sight, and sell the barrel for $100 or maybe a little more!

At least that is what I would do.

g5m · 04-13-2018, 07:09 PM

Thank you. I believe the seller, who is 160-180 miles away, is moving it to gunbroker where everyone can assess it. And potentially have it.

George Anderson · 04-14-2018, 08:39 AM

Here's one offered on ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LUGER-ARTIL...UAAOSwVpla0Q63

g5m · 04-14-2018, 08:49 AM

Thank you. I've decided that the reroofing project is more pressing right now. But, if I were to proceed with the purchase I'd buy the barrel and sight you have advertised!

04-12-2018, 06:36 PM	#1
g5m User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: desert Posts: 36 Thanks: 23 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Artillery rear sights--missing On this forum would anyone give an estimate of what a ballpark value for a matching, nice but certainly not perfect 1917 DWM Artillery without the rear sight would be? Maybe 70% blue, reported as a good bore, matching visible numbers, "million dollar' left grip chip, a few apparent scratches , pretty worn grips, unground stock attachment. I know it's scanty info but thought I'd take a chance as one in the state has come on the market at $1500.

04-12-2018, 07:44 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	You can likely get a complete one for that; the one you describe will always be "mismatched" as the rear sight is numbered. A reproduction rear sight will cost you about $250. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

04-12-2018, 07:47 PM	#3
g5m User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: desert Posts: 36 Thanks: 23 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Thank you.

04-13-2018, 10:55 AM	#5
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Don and Richard, right on with your prices, I was also looking for an Artillery rear sight awhile back and the best price I could find for a nice (new) repro was $250., finally settled for a new original for $350. Lon

04-13-2018, 02:01 PM	#6
milesc2 User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kansas City Posts: 214 Thanks: 324 Thanked 249 Times in 66 Posts	Where are you guys seeing artillery Lugers selling for 1500 or around there? If anyone can post or send me a link I would appreciate that! I have been looking for a while now and have not see anything close to "good condition" sell for less than 2000. I would be happy to spend 1300 or a little more on a mixed number example based off the auctions I've seen. To the OP: you could always ask the owner if he will take off the cost of a replacement sight.

04-13-2018, 05:02 PM	#7
g5m User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: desert Posts: 36 Thanks: 23 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks. Will consider that. Also, where are the original sights to be found? I haven't seen any advertised.

04-13-2018, 07:09 PM	#10
g5m User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: desert Posts: 36 Thanks: 23 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Thank you. I believe the seller, who is 160-180 miles away, is moving it to gunbroker where everyone can assess it. And potentially have it.

04-14-2018, 08:39 AM	#11
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Here's one offered on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/LUGER-ARTIL...UAAOSwVpla0Q63

04-14-2018, 08:49 AM	#12
g5m User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: desert Posts: 36 Thanks: 23 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Thank you. I've decided that the reroofing project is more pressing right now. But, if I were to proceed with the purchase I'd buy the barrel and sight you have advertised!