Looking for Opinions on This Luger

PEB · 01-15-2013, 07:14 PM

Hi All
I have been offered this piece by a friend I met in the time I had collected Third Reich memorabilia. Any opinions on the pistol and possible value would be greatly appreciated!

PEB · 01-15-2013, 07:19 PM

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PEB · 01-15-2013, 07:45 PM

No, help!!!!

PEB · 01-15-2013, 07:59 PM

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PEB · 01-15-2013, 08:04 PM

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PEB · 01-15-2013, 08:12 PM

Thanks Postino. For some reason it will only let me upload one pic?

Sorry!!!!!

DavidJayUden · 01-15-2013, 09:59 PM

I'm seeing a 1915 Military Luger, looks to be all matching (but it needs to come apart to know for certain). 9mm? Could use some clean up and lube, but seems unmolested with a matching mag. Is the suffix letter under the number on the mag. the same as under the barrel on the frame? Also is there a date on the holster and any markings on the tool? But just assuming that all is well, probably just south of $2k on the high end, maybe $1500 to a collector.

PEB · 01-17-2013, 03:24 PM

Thanks Postino, Thanks David!

I'll post more pics as soon as I have it in hand

alanint · 01-17-2013, 06:28 PM

I would guess someone shoved a little grease or preservative tin down into it, where it sat for years.

ithacaartist · 01-17-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by postino

...What would cause that circular impression on the inside of the back of the holster???

I can't think of any protrusion on the left side of the Luger that would make it...

We'll have to wait for confirmation, but my guess is that whatever we're seeing, it was made from the outside. A protrusion from the gun on the inside might leave the apparent bump, but I don't think it would leave that circular mark. Perhaps something of this shape was under the holster during long storage, and perhaps some weight added by other stuff piled on above. And, its appearance in the pic might not be showing the surface as it may truly be. A closeup, maybe lighted obliquely, would help; and from enough angles to show what's going on...

This makes me think of that famous pic of the alleged humanoid face on the moon's surface, which was created by a cluster of hills and the sunlight at a certain angle. Search "pareidolia" for more info!

PEB · 01-19-2013, 03:56 PM

Hi Guys
It arrived last night! Here are the additional pics. Underside does have same number and letter, ditto for the magazine. Tool and holster are unmarked. The circular spot on the rear of the holster seems to be where the trigger guard rests as the gun is in the holster.

DavidJayUden · 01-19-2013, 07:11 PM

Looks good. Does the toggle close all the way? Noticed the gap in the earlier photo.
dju

PEB · 01-19-2013, 07:36 PM

It seems to.......

Geo99 · 02-11-2013, 09:10 PM

Paul,

I can't see all the numbers, but that appears to be a very nice original WWI Imperial Luger in abou 95% condition - with a matching mag no less!

Is this your first Luger? If so, you are luckier than I am.

The breechblock closure is supposed to have a gap - it's fine.

DJU - does your estimate of $1500-$2000 include having a matching mag?

Geo

DavidJayUden · 02-11-2013, 09:31 PM

yes.
dju

01-15-2013, 07:14 PM	#1
PEB Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Looking for Opinions on This Luger Hi All I have been offered this piece by a friend I met in the time I had collected Third Reich memorabilia. Any opinions on the pistol and possible value would be greatly appreciated!

01-19-2013, 03:56 PM	#12
PEB Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Guys It arrived last night! Here are the additional pics. Underside does have same number and letter, ditto for the magazine. Tool and holster are unmarked. The circular spot on the rear of the holster seems to be where the trigger guard rests as the gun is in the holster. Attached Thumbnails

01-19-2013, 07:36 PM	#14
PEB Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	It seems to....... Attached Thumbnails

02-11-2013, 09:10 PM	#15
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 400 Thanks: 102 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts	Paul, I can't see all the numbers, but that appears to be a very nice original WWI Imperial Luger in abou 95% condition - with a matching mag no less! Is this your first Luger? If so, you are luckier than I am. The breechblock closure is supposed to have a gap - it's fine. DJU - does your estimate of $1500-$2000 include having a matching mag? Geo Last edited by Geo99; 02-11-2013 at 11:51 PM.

01-15-2013, 07:19 PM	#2
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01-15-2013, 08:12 PM	#7
PEB Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks Postino. For some reason it will only let me upload one pic? Sorry!!!!!

01-15-2013, 09:59 PM	#8
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I'm seeing a 1915 Military Luger, looks to be all matching (but it needs to come apart to know for certain). 9mm? Could use some clean up and lube, but seems unmolested with a matching mag. Is the suffix letter under the number on the mag. the same as under the barrel on the frame? Also is there a date on the holster and any markings on the tool? But just assuming that all is well, probably just south of $2k on the high end, maybe $1500 to a collector.

01-17-2013, 03:24 PM	#9
PEB Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 78 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks Postino, Thanks David! I'll post more pics as soon as I have it in hand

01-17-2013, 06:28 PM	#10
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	I would guess someone shoved a little grease or preservative tin down into it, where it sat for years.

01-19-2013, 07:11 PM	#13
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Looks good. Does the toggle close all the way? Noticed the gap in the earlier photo. dju

02-11-2013, 09:31 PM	#16
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	yes. dju