Is a reblued 1918/1920 DWM worth $1k?

heyjerr · 03-06-2009, 07:51 PM

I joined this forum awhile back to try to learn a bit about lugers. All I know is that I don't know much.

I've got a local with a 1918/1920 DWM that has been reblued without regard for straw. It comes with two mags and a holster, all of which I assume are reproductions. The numbers on the frame and barrel do not match.

The front of the handle is stamped 5G.R.z.F.6.12 M.G, which I understand is associated with the original unit it was assigned to (and pretty interesting to me but I don't know how to decipher it yet).

The guy bought it because it's "pretty" but now realizes he paid too much and wants to recoup some of the cost (he's going thru a divorce, too). Anyway, I'd like to know your opinion on what this might be worth. He wanted 1200 and I told him I'd pay 800-1000. He's now ready to accept my 1k offer but I'm wondering if I should take it or push harder for a lower price.

03-06-2009, 07:51 PM	#1
heyjerr User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is a reblued 1918/1920 DWM worth $1k? I joined this forum awhile back to try to learn a bit about lugers. All I know is that I don't know much. I've got a local with a 1918/1920 DWM that has been reblued without regard for straw. It comes with two mags and a holster, all of which I assume are reproductions. The numbers on the frame and barrel do not match. The front of the handle is stamped 5G.R.z.F.6.12 M.G, which I understand is associated with the original unit it was assigned to (and pretty interesting to me but I don't know how to decipher it yet). The guy bought it because it's "pretty" but now realizes he paid too much and wants to recoup some of the cost (he's going thru a divorce, too). Anyway, I'd like to know your opinion on what this might be worth. He wanted 1200 and I told him I'd pay 800-1000. He's now ready to accept my 1k offer but I'm wondering if I should take it or push harder for a lower price.