Quick value call needed. Pic added

Doug G. · 10-12-2003, 10:36 PM

Looking at doing a trade for a very nice 90% 1916 DWM all matching. Repro mag and holster non import and good bore. Straw looks to be 70% or better. I was thinking in the $800-$850 range? The bigger question is should I trade my P7M8 for it? He wants to do an even up trade. I am thinking that H&K's sell for $950+ used. Mine is LNIB.

Dwight Gruber · 10-12-2003, 11:04 PM

My opinion--considering the repro mag and holster, the rig should be assessed at no more than $600.

--Dwight

Doubs · 10-13-2003, 12:18 AM

Doug, I can't comment on the H&K but IMO the Luger is worth $700 - $800 if all matching and at least 90% original finish. 1916 DWM Lugers in decent condition are getting harder to find and the repro mag can easily be replaced with an original mag for a nominal fee. I'm assuming that the bore is in at least VG-Exc condition. The pictures look good and unless the grip straps are worn it looks to be better than 90% to me. Just my opinion.

sharpsman2002 · 10-13-2003, 09:49 AM

Just my opinion: KEEP THAT LUGER! I own a P7M8 and a couple Lugers. The luger will be more of an investment gun for the future. If you want a HK P7 go to the following link (these are not the P7M8--but pretty much the same). These were recently imported by the German BMI (Border Guard) and are in great shape. I just purchased one. Starting at under $600 (that's a great buy). Just my opinion.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthrea...threadid=42832

Frank · 10-13-2003, 11:17 AM

Hi Doug, I think you have the price range pretty well evaluated. Unless I'm missing something, it appears the Luger is perhaps a bit better that 90%. If that's true, I'd try to get a few bucks to boot, but it's pretty close to an even trade. IF IT"S BETTER THAN 90%!!! Good Luck!!

Pete Ebbink · 10-13-2003, 04:19 PM

Hello Doug,

My current edition of Blue Book Gun Values list a P7M8 at 100% condition at $ 1100 and at 98% condition at $ 925.

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Dwight Gruber · 10-13-2003, 09:34 PM

I think that this Forum could do with a discussion of just what visual (pictured) condition equates to what percentage (%) condition.

I am not going to dispute anyone else's assessment here, and I am frankly not confident enough of my own percentage assessment ability to judge the Luger pictured above. I will note that comparison of this Luger with the sample pictures in the Fjestad "Blue Book" shows it at 80% or less compared to that scale.

I look forward to the discussion.

--Dwight

jamese · 10-14-2003, 09:33 AM

Doug,
I just picked up a 1916 in about the same condition, all matching original (including mag) w/holster $900. The holster needs some repair to the tool pouch, but I think I got a good deal.

Hope this helps

Doug G. · 10-14-2003, 11:14 AM

Thanks to all for your input. I told him that I would need $200 plus his gun. Ought to put me into it for a reasonable price.

minigun · 11-15-2003, 08:48 PM

No way.....I wouldn't do it!

10-12-2003, 10:36 PM	#1
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Quick value call needed. Pic added Looking at doing a trade for a very nice 90% 1916 DWM all matching. Repro mag and holster non import and good bore. Straw looks to be 70% or better. I was thinking in the $800-$850 range? The bigger question is should I trade my P7M8 for it? He wants to do an even up trade. I am thinking that H&K's sell for $950+ used. Mine is LNIB. __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

10-14-2003, 09:33 AM	#8
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 792 Thanks: 0 Thanked 86 Times in 36 Posts	Doug, I just picked up a 1916 in about the same condition, all matching original (including mag) w/holster $900. The holster needs some repair to the tool pouch, but I think I got a good deal. Hope this helps __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception

10-14-2003, 11:14 AM	#9
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Thanks to all for your input. I told him that I would need $200 plus his gun. Ought to put me into it for a reasonable price. __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

10-12-2003, 11:04 PM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	My opinion--considering the repro mag and holster, the rig should be assessed at no more than $600. --Dwight

10-13-2003, 12:18 AM	#3
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 819 Thanked 1,767 Times in 584 Posts	Doug, I can't comment on the H&K but IMO the Luger is worth $700 - $800 if all matching and at least 90% original finish. 1916 DWM Lugers in decent condition are getting harder to find and the repro mag can easily be replaced with an original mag for a nominal fee. I'm assuming that the bore is in at least VG-Exc condition. The pictures look good and unless the grip straps are worn it looks to be better than 90% to me. Just my opinion.

10-13-2003, 09:49 AM	#4
sharpsman2002 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just my opinion: KEEP THAT LUGER! I own a P7M8 and a couple Lugers. The luger will be more of an investment gun for the future. If you want a HK P7 go to the following link (these are not the P7M8--but pretty much the same). These were recently imported by the German BMI (Border Guard) and are in great shape. I just purchased one. Starting at under $600 (that's a great buy). Just my opinion. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthrea...threadid=42832

10-13-2003, 11:17 AM	#5
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Hi Doug, I think you have the price range pretty well evaluated. Unless I'm missing something, it appears the Luger is perhaps a bit better that 90%. If that's true, I'd try to get a few bucks to boot, but it's pretty close to an even trade. IF IT"S BETTER THAN 90%!!! Good Luck!!

10-13-2003, 04:19 PM	#6
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Doug, My current edition of Blue Book Gun Values list a P7M8 at 100% condition at $ 1100 and at 98% condition at $ 925. Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

10-13-2003, 09:34 PM	#7
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	I think that this Forum could do with a discussion of just what visual (pictured) condition equates to what percentage (%) condition. I am not going to dispute anyone else's assessment here, and I am frankly not confident enough of my own percentage assessment ability to judge the Luger pictured above. I will note that comparison of this Luger with the sample pictures in the Fjestad "Blue Book" shows it at 80% or less compared to that scale. I look forward to the discussion. --Dwight

11-15-2003, 08:48 PM	#10
minigun User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 424 Thanks: 15 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	No way.....I wouldn't do it!