RIA DWM at auction

siegersallee · 09-10-2015, 08:18 AM

Hi all,

I was not really sure where to post this.

I would like to get opinions about this luger which is coming up at RIA this weekend.

What got my attention is that it is Unit Marked to a cavalry unit. What is a turn off is the finish which certainly looks original but also in very poor condition.

Please let me know soon.

PS: if you have a unit marked cavalry pistol with a 95-98% finish, I'd be interested in working a deal.

thanks,
Richard

alvin · 09-10-2015, 08:22 AM

73 vs 76, exposed outside,,, if you selectively collect high-end Lugers, why does this one look attractive?

Edward Tinker · 09-10-2015, 09:15 AM

because the unit marking is so rare

the finish you are looking for is pretty hard to find I would think....

alanint · 09-10-2015, 10:41 AM

I would have no qualms in purchasing this pistol. I think the finish is more than acceptable for a pistol that was issued and saw service over 100 years ago.

alvin · 09-10-2015, 01:14 PM

Changed the link to another one? It was a 1913 DWM earlier

Now, it's a 1910.

This 1910 does look better IMO. Agree with others, every gun has a context, you should expect and accept this condition if you collect unit marked Lugers. Higher condition with unit mark is not impossible, but high risk area. Those two are not quite compatible.

George Anderson · 09-10-2015, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by siegersallee

Hi all,

I was not really sure where to post this.

I would like to get opinions about this luger which is coming up at RIA this weekend.

What got my attention is that it is Unit Marked to a cavalry unit. What is a turn off is the finish which certainly looks original but also in very poor condition.

Please let me know soon.

PS: if you have a unit marked cavalry pistol with a 95-98% finish, I'd be interested in working a deal.

thanks,
Richard

Can you post a link to the pistol?

Ron Wood · 09-10-2015, 07:56 PM

George,
I know you have a bit of trouble discriminating colors...Richard did post a link to the pistol, the link is the word "luger" (colored red) in his statement "I would like to get opinions on this luger which is coming up at RIA this weekend".

CAP Black · 09-10-2015, 08:18 PM

After being told of the RED, I located it. B/4 it wasn't noticeable on my screen.
Some computers and browsers pick up items differently.
Thanks
Jack

George Anderson · 09-10-2015, 08:19 PM

Thanks Ron. I don't find the finish a problem. I have a 1910 marked to the 4th Ulanen with matching mag, holster and loading tool.

Edward Tinker · 09-10-2015, 08:39 PM

yes, I find it easier to just put the direct link here, too many folks don't understand the link embedded in the word

SteveM · 09-11-2015, 07:03 PM

http://www.rockislandauction.com/vie...id/65/lid/3606

siegersallee · 09-12-2015, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Changed the link to another one? It was a 1913 DWM earlier Now, it's a 1910.

This 1910 does look better IMO. Agree with others, every gun has a context, you should expect and accept this condition if you collect unit marked Lugers. Higher condition with unit mark is not impossible, but high risk area. Those two are not quite compatible.

Alvin,

Yes. I did not mean to link to the 1913 at all. I had the wrong link copied to my buffer when I first posted and only realized my mistake after I had posted and checked the link.

Then I edited it to the correct 1910 pistol.

You must have read the post just before I corrected the link.

Richard

09-10-2015, 08:18 AM	#1
siegersallee User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 292 Thanks: 107 Thanked 57 Times in 34 Posts	RIA DWM at auction Hi all, I was not really sure where to post this. I would like to get opinions about this luger which is coming up at RIA this weekend. What got my attention is that it is Unit Marked to a cavalry unit. What is a turn off is the finish which certainly looks original but also in very poor condition. Please let me know soon. PS: if you have a unit marked cavalry pistol with a 95-98% finish, I'd be interested in working a deal. thanks, Richard __________________ "Für Gott, Kaiser, und Vaterland" -seeking: Erfrut Mag 1229 (no script)

09-10-2015, 07:56 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,035 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,242 Times in 1,719 Posts	George, I know you have a bit of trouble discriminating colors...Richard did post a link to the pistol, the link is the word "luger" (colored red) in his statement "I would like to get opinions on this luger which is coming up at RIA this weekend". __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

09-10-2015, 08:22 AM	#2
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	73 vs 76, exposed outside,,, if you selectively collect high-end Lugers, why does this one look attractive?

09-10-2015, 09:15 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	because the unit marking is so rare the finish you are looking for is pretty hard to find I would think....

09-10-2015, 10:41 AM	#4
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 have no qualms in purchasing this pistol. I think the finish is more than acceptable for a pistol that was issued and saw service over 100 years ago.

09-10-2015, 01:14 PM	#5
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Changed the link to another one? It was a 1913 DWM earlier Now, it's a 1910. This 1910 does look better IMO. Agree with others, every gun has a context, you should expect and accept this condition if you collect unit marked Lugers. Higher condition with unit mark is not impossible, but high risk area. Those two are not quite compatible.

09-10-2015, 08:18 PM	#8
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	After being told of the RED, I located it. B/4 it wasn't noticeable on my screen. Some computers and browsers pick up items differently. Thanks Jack

09-10-2015, 08:19 PM	#9
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	Thanks Ron. I don't find the finish a problem. I have a 1910 marked to the 4th Ulanen with matching mag, holster and loading tool.

09-10-2015, 08:39 PM	#10
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	yes, I find it easier to just put the direct link here, too many folks don't understand the link embedded in the word

09-11-2015, 07:03 PM	#11
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	http://www.rockislandauction.com/vie...id/65/lid/3606