Need help - identity and value of Luger

flyboyusa · 03-18-2011, 02:27 PM

This gun has been in our family for many years, but I have never researched any details about it.
My main question is about the approx. value.
Is it worth $100, $500, $5000 or what.
I've taken some closeup pictures of any markings I could find on the gun.
If anybody can shed some light on the origin or exactly what type of Luger this is and what the approx. value would be that would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave

flyboyusa · 03-18-2011, 02:28 PM

Also, I did locate all the serial numbers and they all appear to match.

Thanks,
Dave

alanint · 03-18-2011, 04:53 PM

Welcome to the forum!
Your gun is a commercial Luger made in the 1920's for export to the US. I can't see if it has a letter code under the serial number on the front of the frame, which would make it an Alphabet commercial.

It appears to have been reblued at least once and then suffered from poor storage and someone's attempt to remove rust with a harsh abrasive.

flyboyusa · 03-18-2011, 04:57 PM

Great, thanks alanint. I don't see any letters under or near the S/N 80953.
Any idea what it might be worth?

Thanks,
Dave

Hugo Borchardt · 03-18-2011, 05:46 PM

Welcome! The grips look decent. If it is operational, $300 or so? If it were mine, I would put it on auctionarms or gunbroker as a no reserve auction starting at zero to get my best price, or if I were motivated enough, I might disassemble it and sell it as parts. Also may be a candidate for a professional restoration.

Clark

rolandtg · 03-18-2011, 10:58 PM

Is it 9mm or .30 cal?

I'd have it professionally reblued and shoot it.
Keep it in the family.

03-18-2011, 02:27 PM	#1
flyboyusa New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need help - identity and value of Luger This gun has been in our family for many years, but I have never researched any details about it. My main question is about the approx. value. Is it worth $100, $500, $5000 or what. I've taken some closeup pictures of any markings I could find on the gun. If anybody can shed some light on the origin or exactly what type of Luger this is and what the approx. value would be that would be appreciated. Thanks, Dave Attached Thumbnails

03-18-2011, 05:46 PM	#5
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372 Thanks: 340 Thanked 143 Times in 48 Posts	Welcome! The grips look decent. If it is operational, $300 or so? If it were mine, I would put it on auctionarms or gunbroker as a no reserve auction starting at zero to get my best price, or if I were motivated enough, I might disassemble it and sell it as parts. Also may be a candidate for a professional restoration. Clark __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

03-18-2011, 02:28 PM	#2
flyboyusa New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Also, I did locate all the serial numbers and they all appear to match. Thanks, Dave

03-18-2011, 04:53 PM	#3
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Welcome to the forum! Your gun is a commercial Luger made in the 1920's for export to the US. I can't see if it has a letter code under the serial number on the front of the frame, which would make it an Alphabet commercial. It appears to have been reblued at least once and then suffered from poor storage and someone's attempt to remove rust with a harsh abrasive.

03-18-2011, 04:57 PM	#4
flyboyusa New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great, thanks alanint. I don't see any letters under or near the S/N 80953. Any idea what it might be worth? Thanks, Dave

03-18-2011, 10:58 PM	#6
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 479 Thanks: 387 Thanked 265 Times in 114 Posts	Is it 9mm or .30 cal? I'd have it professionally reblued and shoot it. Keep it in the family.