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Posted: 5/28/2015 12:52:13 AM EDT
I've done some research, but my google-fu is weak. I even grabbed a gun value book at the library, it was massive and might as well have been written in Chinese. I'd appreciate any knowledge of what I got my hands on and an idea of value. I know my pictures leave some to be desired, but everywhere I look (including the magazine) it has matching numbers.
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Posted: 5/28/2015 8:56:48 AM EDT
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ERFURT
eta I know virtually nothing about Lugers. They are highly collectible though because so many variations were built. Looks like you got a good one! DO NOT SHOOT IT!!! |
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Posted: 5/30/2015 8:56:18 AM EDT
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It's a reblued 1917 Erfurt made P08 Luger....Erfurt made Gewer M98 rifles and P08 Lugers both artillery and standard 4" versions during WWI..Erfurt being a royal armory that probably produced all sorts of armaments and munitions during WWI
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Posted: 5/30/2015 2:27:18 PM EDT
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Definitely polished & reblued. Original blueing isn't near that "glossy." The trigger, safety, etc. would be strawed.
What you've got now is just a real pretty shooter. Collector's value isn't that much - sub $1000 at this point. Change the springs, some Mecgar mags, and some standard velocity (non +p) 115 or 124 9mm ammo and enjoy shooting a piece of history. I've got a beautify polished, reblued & strawed G date (1935) matching luger that's my "pretty shooter." |
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Posted: 5/30/2015 4:36:30 PM EDT
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You have a reblued shooter. Any history and real value was buffed out.
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Posted: 6/1/2015 10:07:10 AM EDT
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FrankSymptoms got my hopes pretty high. Really no chance that is the original finish? It has been sitting in the safe untouched for the last 50 years. Its #1 out of 5 or 6 guns that I'm going to try and value to sell off. I hate selling guns, but paying down debt is a priority right now.
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Posted: 6/1/2015 10:14:43 AM EDT
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There is 0.0% chance that is original finish, sorry. Here is what an original Erfurt looks like.
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Posted: 6/1/2015 7:59:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
FrankSymptoms got my hopes pretty high. Really no chance that is the original finish? It has been sitting in the safe untouched for the last 50 years. Its #1 out of 5 or 6 guns that I'm going to try and value to sell off. I hate selling guns, but paying down debt is a priority right now. Sorry 'bout that, friend. Like I said, I know virtually nothing about them. My youngest brother inherited our dad's American Eagle Luger. Original finish, matching numbers, etc. The appraiser's eyes lit up when he saw it; said "Don't shoot it!" As for guns vs. bills, BTDT. I hate selling guns at any time. |
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Posted: 6/3/2015 6:54:01 PM EDT
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Thanks P08, that makes it pretty dang clear.
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