OT - C96 need value advise

Karl · 11-08-2002, 12:15 PM

I know this is not a Luger question but many of you are also C96 collectors and I need some advise. I just received a very nice imperial contract red 9 (gun only): about 85% blue, lots of fire blue remaining, mirror bore, correct marks and serial # range, no import marks, practically no wear. However, the floor plate is misnumbered. I don't think this is a case of deception just that the seller's agent didn't disassemble the gun. I paid $975. for the gun. I have e-mailed the agent about the misnumbered floor plate and suggested that rather than returning the gun, the seller might adjust the price to account for the mis-match. What would be a reasonable price range for such a gun? KFS

11-08-2002, 12:15 PM	#1
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 530 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	OT - C96 need value advise I know this is not a Luger question but many of you are also C96 collectors and I need some advise. I just received a very nice imperial contract red 9 (gun only): about 85% blue, lots of fire blue remaining, mirror bore, correct marks and serial # range, no import marks, practically no wear. However, the floor plate is misnumbered. I don't think this is a case of deception just that the seller's agent didn't disassemble the gun. I paid $975. for the gun. I have e-mailed the agent about the misnumbered floor plate and suggested that rather than returning the gun, the seller might adjust the price to account for the mis-match. What would be a reasonable price range for such a gun? KFS