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Unread 11-06-2008, 03:22 PM   #1
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Default Value and where to sell?

Would anyone know?
1: Do i have the correct information on the gun?
2: What is the value?
3: How and where would I sell it?

Thank You

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There is some scroll writing on top toggle that appears to be â??DWMâ?
On the bottom of the barrel there is a small crown with an â??Nâ? bellow it, then the number â??7865â? with a â??qâ? symbol bellow the number . Front sight has a â??D oâ?. On the front of the gun below the barrel is â??7865â? again and a â??qâ? symbol below. On the right side is â??Suâ? with â??25â? bellow. Left side small crown with â??Nâ? below and two parts have the number â??65â? stamped on them. Back top toggle is â??39â?. The clip is metal with a wood end with the numbers â??7133â? and a â??+â? below.
I was told this about the Luger â??With the crown/n proofs and a (q) suffix, your Luger is an Alphabet Commercial, made in 1927 or early 1928â?.
This has been in my possession since 1958 and was given to me by my father. It is in extremely good condition with no scratches, nicks or corrosion. The bluing is remarkable for a gun of this age. The grips look perfect.
The holster has and ink stamp on the inside, the only thing I can make out is the number â??1924â?. It is in excellent shape with no rot and the stitching is perfect on it. Some of the stitching is white and some orange. The different colored thread is just another indication of the heritage of the holster. The orange thread is the original stitching of the holster and is due to the linen thread being treated with Mercurochrome to discourage rotting and insect damage. It is frequently found on early holsters. The white thread is untreated linen thread used to make the later modifications to convert the Reichâ??s revolver holster to hold a Luger.
Iâ??ve been told that this is a Reichâ??s Revolver holster converted to a Luger holster. The German Army had Lugers, but holster production evidently couldn't keep up, so revolver holsters were converted by adding sections of leather to fit the Luger. These Reichâ??s revolver conversions are rare, and especially desirable in good condition as this is.
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