My friend owns a Nazi Luger taken from an officer who was killed by a his grandfather, a sniper. It is in very good to excellent condition. I know they are worth quite a bit, but I'm wondering if anyone who is familiar with the value of these guns could give me a better ballpark.
2007-09-03 06:30:53 · 5 answers · asked by The GMC 6 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
It is back at his house. He hasn't seen it in a while, so he will have to wait until he goes back before he can know that information.
2007-09-03 09:17:19 · update #1
This is what I know so far.
Original holster:Yes.
Original Ammo:Yes
Matching numbers: I'm pretty sure that would be a yes as well.
I don't know about the barrel length yet. But so far, it looks like it is shaping up to be a great collectors item.
2007-09-04 06:41:20 · update #2
Get your grandpa to write down how he got it. Include things such as what date, the location, the guy he got it off of if he knows from dog tags or something. Have him sign it, if he is no longer with us, have a spouse sign that this is the story he told. This will increase the value because of the story. Then, serial numbers come into play, it depends if he has the holster, does he have the extra magazine? Does he have the original German military ammunition? Does he have the dead German's dog tags? All these things matter a lot.
It is family history, keep it in the family. In 100 years someone doing genealogy work will love to have that and if you sell it, you will never get it back. If you must sell it, sell it to a family member.
2007-09-03 08:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by Colter B 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I'm no Luger collector, but I believe JD will agree to this.
Depending on condition, and whether or not all the serial numbers match, and whether or not there is a matching holster, the price could range from a low of a few hundred dollars to a high of several thousand dollars. Don't hold your breath for a really high, i.e. six figure, price, it ain't likely.
Doc
2007-09-04 02:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on model, yom, condition, accessories, and written story of where it was acquired; then get with a luger affectinado and start to work. I am trying to come up with a value for a 45 auto that my father-in-law carried ashore at Normandy and thence to Berlin; it has holster, belt, clip pouch and clips, yada; where it has been makes it difficult to value. Same with your luger; where it was acquired, rank of officer, etc.
2007-09-04 10:15:29 · answer #3 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I collect German Lugers and have my whole life. I currently own 22. it would be easy to help you. All that's needed is the numbers and any 3-letter codes that may be engraved on the gun examples.. byf ,svw ,cyq,dwm,hk vetc. There is usually a year stamped on top of the receiver. Need to know if it is 4" or 6" or longer barrel. This is enough info to get started..Let me know. A digital picture on a plain background wound help greatly too.
2007-09-03 13:51:49 · answer #4 · answered by JD 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2007-09-03 14:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋