Price Check- Sauer WTM 24

Ronon · 04-14-2016, 11:46 PM

Hey guys, I picked up what I believe is a genuine Sauer WTM 24 for $150. From what I have found online it seems like I got a pretty good deal. I dont know if its in decent condition or what its worth, so I was hoping for an estimate. Thanks!
Album here: http://imgur.com/a/hmK9W
Thanks for any help.

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John Sabato · 04-15-2016, 08:10 AM

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Lugerdoc · 04-15-2016, 09:47 AM

R, Nice looking M1928 Sauer. If the overall condition is as nice as shown in your photo and it functions OK, the current blue book shows a value of about $200, which I feel is on the low side. Tom

sheepherder · 04-15-2016, 10:13 AM

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Olle · 04-15-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

R, Nice looking M1928 Sauer. If the overall condition is as nice as shown in your photo and it functions OK, the current blue book shows a value of about $200, which I feel is on the low side. Tom

I think it's low too. Pocket guns in good condition are hard to come by, just guessing but I'm sure there's collectors who would be willing to pay another $100-$150.

spacecoast · 04-15-2016, 11:22 AM

Here ya go... nice gun!

Mac Cat · 04-15-2016, 11:30 AM

Looks like it's in good shape. I like the safety.
I guess I'd recognize it as a .25 Auto ?
(6.35 mm = .25 cal)
Size of a wallet.

John Sabato · 04-15-2016, 11:34 AM

Very nice. It could take up residence in my back pocket for sure!

Ronon · 04-15-2016, 01:54 PM

Spacecoast- thank you for fixing the pictures for me, greatly appreciated!
I captured the condition of the metal as best as I could. There is some minor pitting and surface wear, but no active rust. The firearm functions quite well, and the tolerances are incredible for something so old. The only issue is that the riflings are nearly non-existent. I don't know how deep they were to begin with though.

Thank you for the value estimation, seems like I got a pretty good deal! It makes a good first piece for the beginning of a collection. Thank you all!

Ron Wood · 04-15-2016, 02:02 PM

I think you got a very good deal. Way to go!

spacecoast · 04-15-2016, 02:06 PM

No problem, glad to help.

I don't think the bore looks bad - there could be some lead buildup, depends on what was shot through it. The spirals are still pretty evident.

I shoot my 1913 Colt 1908 Vest Pocket at 25 yards and it's easily still on paper at that range. I would be interesting to try the same with the Sauer.

Ronon · 04-15-2016, 05:01 PM

Thanks Ron! I'm new to this so it was a gamble, glad it paid off!

Spacecoast- I will try that this weekend if I can find some time! I put a few rounds through it but was wary of shooting it excessively. I suppose I can try a few more rounds to see how it groups.

kurusu · 04-15-2016, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by John Sabato

Very nice. It could take up residence in my back pocket for sure!

There's a Walther TPH .25 ACP in my pocket.
And no, there's nothing to do with Mae West.

04-14-2016, 11:46 PM	#1
Ronon New User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Price Check- Sauer WTM 24 Hey guys, I picked up what I believe is a genuine Sauer WTM 24 for $150. From what I have found online it seems like I got a pretty good deal. I dont know if its in decent condition or what its worth, so I was hoping for an estimate. Thanks! Album here: http://imgur.com/a/hmK9W Thanks for any help. MOVED - ADMIN Last edited by Edward Tinker; 04-15-2016 at 09:57 AM.

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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Ronon (Matt), Welcome the to the Lugerforum. Posts such as this one belong in the General Discussion forum, not in the For Sale forum. Please upload your photo directly to this forum. Your photos are not visible to all members when you use an external internet shared storage site. There are tutorials for uploading photos in the STICKY posts in the new collectors forum. Thanks. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	R, Nice looking M1928 Sauer. If the overall condition is as nice as shown in your photo and it functions OK, the current blue book shows a value of about $200, which I feel is on the low side. Tom __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

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spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	Here ya go... nice gun! Attached Thumbnails

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Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 751 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 630 Times in 340 Posts	Looks like it's in good shape. I like the safety. I guess I'd recognize it as a .25 Auto ? (6.35 mm = .25 cal) Size of a wallet.

04-15-2016, 11:34 AM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Very nice. It could take up residence in my back pocket for sure! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

04-15-2016, 01:54 PM	#9
Ronon New User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Spacecoast- thank you for fixing the pictures for me, greatly appreciated! I captured the condition of the metal as best as I could. There is some minor pitting and surface wear, but no active rust. The firearm functions quite well, and the tolerances are incredible for something so old. The only issue is that the riflings are nearly non-existent. I don't know how deep they were to begin with though. Thank you for the value estimation, seems like I got a pretty good deal! It makes a good first piece for the beginning of a collection. Thank you all!

04-15-2016, 02:02 PM	#10
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: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	I think you got a very good deal. Way to go! __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-15-2016, 02:06 PM	#11
spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	No problem, glad to help. I don't think the bore looks bad - there could be some lead buildup, depends on what was shot through it. The spirals are still pretty evident. I shoot my 1913 Colt 1908 Vest Pocket at 25 yards and it's easily still on paper at that range. I would be interesting to try the same with the Sauer.

04-15-2016, 05:01 PM	#12
Ronon New User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Ron! I'm new to this so it was a gamble, glad it paid off! Spacecoast- I will try that this weekend if I can find some time! I put a few rounds through it but was wary of shooting it excessively. I suppose I can try a few more rounds to see how it groups.