need expert opinion..

03-24-2002, 01:17 PM

Hello,

I just inherited a Luger pistol and I am trying to figure out what it's worth. Here are some details on the pistol:

Its a DWM dated 1916. All serial # match (including mag). No grip safety. Has stock lug. Cal is 9mm. Grip is walnut and in beautiful shape. 4" barrel. Magazine bottom has small crack and chip missing. Bore is in excellent condition. Finish is original. I would guess bluing 80% straw 60%. Top of chamber marking "1916".

BTW how do I include a pic??? (url!!! the pic is on my computer..)

Thanks in advance

Marc

03-24-2002, 01:31 PM

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Ponpon::sLuger.JPG

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Ponpon::sLuger.JPG

Orv Reichert · 03-24-2002, 03:01 PM

03-24-2002, 03:32 PM

Thanks mlm,

Unfortunately, the Luger is currently stored near Montreal and I live in British Columbia so I can't take another pic right away (i'm having the rest of my collection shipped soon).

Anyhow, the overall finish is the same all over the luger. There is no scratch or dents anywhere except for what appears to be some gouging under the safety lever (see attached pic). The grip condition is identical on both sides and I know for a fact that nothing has been replaced on it since 1944 so I would think that all internal parts are probably original.

Thanks a lot for your input

Marc

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Ponpon::sLuger2.JPG

Frank · 03-24-2002, 04:09 PM

I would think a Luger in this condition would sell for something like $1000 to $1100, maybe more, providing the bore is also as nice as the outside and the internal parts have matched numbers. The condition is outstanding and the matching magazine would a at least $100 to an already nice pistol.

03-24-2002, 05:22 PM

The gouges you mention appear to be the normal machining marks that appear on these 1916 DWM's.

03-24-2002, 05:25 PM

03-24-2002, 01:17 PM	#1
Ponpon Guest Posts: n/a	need expert opinion.. Hello, I just inherited a Luger pistol and I am trying to figure out what it's worth. Here are some details on the pistol: Its a DWM dated 1916. All serial # match (including mag). No grip safety. Has stock lug. Cal is 9mm. Grip is walnut and in beautiful shape. 4" barrel. Magazine bottom has small crack and chip missing. Bore is in excellent condition. Finish is original. I would guess bluing 80% straw 60%. Top of chamber marking "1916". BTW how do I include a pic??? (url!!! the pic is on my computer..) Thanks in advance Marc

03-24-2002, 01:31 PM	#2
Ponpon Guest Posts: n/a	Here's the pic... http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Ponpon::sLuger.JPG http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Ponpon::sLuger.JPG

03-24-2002, 01:42 PM	#3
Ponpon Guest Posts: n/a	Cool..it worked..here's another one (EOM) My dad bought this one for CAN$50 in the late 1960s from the guy who brought it back from Europe in 1944. The guy was a airmen in the Canadian Air Force. He brought it back, stored it for about 25 years and sold it as is. My dad never done anything to it. So I think it's a pretty safe guess!!

03-24-2002, 03:01 PM	#7
Orv Reichert RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	it is a real NICE one! (EOM)

03-24-2002, 03:32 PM	#8
Ponpon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: need expert opinion.. Thanks mlm, Unfortunately, the Luger is currently stored near Montreal and I live in British Columbia so I can't take another pic right away (i'm having the rest of my collection shipped soon). Anyhow, the overall finish is the same all over the luger. There is no scratch or dents anywhere except for what appears to be some gouging under the safety lever (see attached pic). The grip condition is identical on both sides and I know for a fact that nothing has been replaced on it since 1944 so I would think that all internal parts are probably original. Thanks a lot for your input Marc http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Ponpon::sLuger2.JPG

03-24-2002, 04:09 PM	#9
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Pretty Pistol !! I would think a Luger in this condition would sell for something like $1000 to $1100, maybe more, providing the bore is also as nice as the outside and the internal parts have matched numbers. The condition is outstanding and the matching magazine would a at least $100 to an already nice pistol.

03-24-2002, 05:22 PM	#10
mlm Guest Posts: n/a	1916 DWM The gouges you mention appear to be the normal machining marks that appear on these 1916 DWM's.

03-24-2002, 05:25 PM	#11
Ponpon Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks again!! (EOM)