Posted: 11/25/2011 12:22:21 AM EDT
My mom lost my luger about 15 years ago. This was given to me by my dad - to say i was pissed off would be an understatement. Well, she found it and gave it to me tonight. Amazingly no new damage is noticable and i'm pretty thrilled about having it again. I'd like to get some info on it from you guys.
all numbers match, the stamps on the receiver are the eagle and 656 underneath. On the toggle is the number 42, which is Mauser correct? The manufacture date is 1940 and there is a cursive 'h' on the front - I don't know what this signifies. There is a little pitting in a penny size area on the barrel and of course, the blueing is worn quite a bit. The grips are in pretty good condition. I think i'm going to go put a couple rounds through it tomorrow (I know, heresy), clean it and put it in the safe for a long time. I really don't know a whole lot about it - can anyone give me any further info and a possible value? I do have an original bakelite magazine for it as well. |
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Mauser made..The cursive 'h' is the prefix to the serial number...would have started with no letter prefix, an 'a' prefix, 'b' prefix, etc..in roughly 10,000 gun blocks...
Probably the best ammo is Winchester white box 115gr bulk pack..seems to work about the best if the gun is picky about ammo. If you don't know how to take it apart for cleaning..it's fairly easy..easier than a 1911. a bit quirky reassembly-wise..but not too complex..still easier to stick back together than a 1911. Value..just depends..original finish..all matching numbers..original grips..matching mags..correct holster...is it an import luger with stamp..mismatched parts..reblued..etc... A matching number original finish 'correct' gun might be worth $1200 give or take a couple hundred bucks...an import stamped or refinished gun about half that..give or take a couple hundred bucks.... |