Value of this Luger? - pls help.

Contender · 05-23-2008, 10:55 PM

I am considering purchasing this Lugar - data from seller is below as well as pics. Would appreciate some range of values.

Many thanks in advance !

Date - 42
Serial #7244
Matching parts
2/clips and holster
Take down tool
Referred to as "Widow maker" (by owner)

Edward Tinker · 05-23-2008, 11:08 PM

Marc, welcome to the forum.

Several factors;

It depends on what country and/or state you live in (you have no location listed).

Realize that this is the luger forum, that it isn't lugar.

Folks call these "black widows", which is an american term and not a true variation.

How much is he asking for it?

Ed

Contender · 05-24-2008, 06:38 AM

I am in Florida, USA. I thought it was a Black Widow, as opposed to Widow Maker, but that is what the seller referred to it as.

He wants something in the neighborhood of $1500 Edward, but I think that is high even though it appears complete and is matching and is in relatively good condition.

thanks in advance for your help.

wdavid431 · 05-24-2008, 08:49 AM

If the hoster, tool, and magazines are correct (matching--except magazines since very few do match but are correct time frame), you have a "rig" which is selling at about twice what the seller wants. The pistol looks great. I would buy it fast.

John Sabato · 05-24-2008, 11:33 PM

I believe that this is a reasonable price for the pistol, magazines, and holster. The value will never go down. The gun does not look like it has been refinished, so it IS in collectible condition.

Ron Wood · 05-25-2008, 12:34 AM

Go for it Marc. These days $1500 is a pretty decent buy for a gun in what appears to be excellent condition, plus it has the magazines and holster. The photos aren't all that great, but the markings are sharp, the finish has the right texture and color. I do not think it is a reblue and the remaining original finish is quite good. W. David isn't far off the mark at twice the asking price.

Contender · 05-25-2008, 04:26 PM

...I will try to get it and let you know the result.

jamese · 05-28-2008, 05:24 AM

Marc,
dont know what part of Florida your in, but $1,500 is a good buy.

If its close by, I'll be happy to look at the gun and tell you what I think and if the grips are real and not post WWII.

Jim

John Sabato · 05-28-2008, 06:48 AM

The grips alone are worth in the neighborhood of $300... BUY IT!

Contender · 05-30-2008, 11:38 AM

....this is obviously not the gun, but the holster, tool and mag are part of the rig.

What do you guys think? thanks again for all the offers of help!

Contender
Tampa, FL

Edward Tinker · 05-30-2008, 01:22 PM

Looks okay, not clear enough to give much feedback

but does not appear to be cut down, are the belt loops in place on the rear?

ed

05-23-2008, 10:55 PM	#1
Contender User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Value of this Lugar? - pls help. I am considering purchasing this Lugar - data from seller is below as well as pics. Would appreciate some range of values. Many thanks in advance ! Date - 42 Serial #7244 Matching parts 2/clips and holster Take down tool Referred to as "Widow maker" (by owner)

05-23-2008, 11:08 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Marc, welcome to the forum. Several factors; It depends on what country and/or state you live in (you have no location listed). Realize that this is the luger forum, that it isn't lugar. Folks call these "black widows", which is an american term and not a true variation. How much is he asking for it? 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

05-24-2008, 06:38 AM	#3
Contender User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ooops sorry.... I am in Florida, USA. I thought it was a Black Widow, as opposed to Widow Maker, but that is what the seller referred to it as. He wants something in the neighborhood of $1500 Edward, but I think that is high even though it appears complete and is matching and is in relatively good condition. thanks in advance for your help.

05-24-2008, 08:49 AM	#4
wdavid431 User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	If the hoster, tool, and magazines are correct (matching--except magazines since very few do match but are correct time frame), you have a "rig" which is selling at about twice what the seller wants. The pistol looks great. I would buy it fast. __________________ W David

05-24-2008, 11:33 PM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	I believe that this is a reasonable price for the pistol, magazines, and holster. The value will never go down. The gun does not look like it has been refinished, so it IS in collectible condition. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-25-2008, 12:34 AM	#6
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,035 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,242 Times in 1,719 Posts	Go for it Marc. These days $1500 is a pretty decent buy for a gun in what appears to be excellent condition, plus it has the magazines and holster. The photos aren't all that great, but the markings are sharp, the finish has the right texture and color. I do not think it is a reblue and the remaining original finish is quite good. W. David isn't far off the mark at twice the asking price. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

05-25-2008, 04:26 PM	#7
Contender User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many thanks to all who replied... ...I will try to get it and let you know the result.

05-28-2008, 05:24 AM	#8
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 792 Thanks: 0 Thanked 86 Times in 36 Posts	Marc, dont know what part of Florida your in, but $1,500 is a good buy. If its close by, I'll be happy to look at the gun and tell you what I think and if the grips are real and not post WWII. Jim __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception

05-28-2008, 06:48 AM	#9
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	The grips alone are worth in the neighborhood of $300... BUY IT! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-30-2008, 11:38 AM	#10
Contender User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	another pic of Holster, mag and tool... ....this is obviously not the gun, but the holster, tool and mag are part of the rig. What do you guys think? thanks again for all the offers of help! Contender Tampa, FL Attached Images

05-30-2008, 01:22 PM	#11
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Looks okay, not clear enough to give much feedback but does not appear to be cut down, are the belt loops in place on the rear? 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