ww2 german luger

[paulus]

hello dear friends i will buy this ww2 german luger from a collector he want 1400$ for it let me know your ideas and opinions for it thank you verymuch
these are two different guns i will chose one of them best regards

[Vegard T]

I think they look ok, except from the writing on the side on one of them. But i would say 1400 $ is too much.

[paulus]

yes i agree to you i will chose the non writing one how much i should pay for it as a maximum price

[Vegard T]

I would say max 600-700 $.

[Jason L]

Paulus,
The first Luger:
has a finish that is much different from original.
has a renumbered sideplate, not good for collecting
has what appears to be origianal bakelite grips
What is the code on the toggle byf or 42?
The second Luger:
Has a finish very close to original
looks like all major parts match
has replacement grips- this can be corrected
Although # 2 has writing on the side this one looks to be a better example, and would be my choice.
Cheers,
Jason

[oradour]

I would say max 600-700 $.

Gents........ You will pay that plus, in GBpounds here in the U.K. average price for a Luger is £800, and that will be a deac ! Paulus, the second one looks the best. Prost ! Steve.

[paulus]

i also choose the second one 800£ is nearly 1400$ i think

[paulus]

is the maket writing makes problem on the first luger why there is such a writing on it i dont understand

[lithgow]

Some sort of capture/trophy marking?

[ian]

they look to have electro stenseling from russian capture
also very badly deactivated (ie) whole length of the barels have been slotted
there are much better available
i personaly would not buy either of them
espesialy at that price
imho ian