Well I have finally located a S42 1936 95 percent with both matching mags and a nice 1936 dated holster. The price is 4800+tax. I just want to be sure I am in the right price range for a gun of this type. It appears to be a straight up unmessed with vet bringback. I even know the vets name who brought it back. As I am not up on Luger prices I would appreciate you guys input. I will post some pictures when and if I do the deed.......Thanks for all your help.....Jimmy
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Hey Jimmy,Originally posted by VIPER View Post
That sounds like one hell of a Luger rig! I would say it is on the higher side of the price range, but that is one rig you cannot upgrade... pictures would confirm this.
To me that sounds more like a dealer price, but it isn't always easy to find such a rig. 2 matching mags for any Luger is VERY tough to find. But my gut feeling is that $4800 is a bit too high. Is it negotiable?
If not who cares? If you have the money and if the item makes you happy why not go for it? I would consider Luger rigs in this category very tough to price out, as there are not enough of them to establish a fair market value.
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Thanks Rylan.............I have already talked him down as far as I think he will go...Yes it is one helluva nice rig. The only real wear is on the left hand side of the muzzel. It is at a dealer. But too be honest I have never seen one with both the mags and holster dated too the gun. It looks legit as I have been over it and the mags with a jewelers loop. I do not see how I can say no unless it was just so high I was being ripped off. I have too let him know Monday so any opinions from the more experianced collectors will help..............Thanks JimmyComment
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If it is a military issue with the REAL magazines it's a high retail but not too crazy. If it's a police gun with police mags and holster it is only worth half that amount.Comment
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If it's legit, (ie mags are correctly matching, and not "force matched" or re-numbered, and finish is original and not restored, or reblued), then I would say it's probably worth that in todays market. I'd offer him $4500 for it, and see if he'll take it?
Matt
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What would the police markings on a gun of that vintage be, and where would they be.....Is it an eagle L.........Thanks JimmyOriginally posted by GWA View PostComment
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The dead give away on a police is an added sear safety. With a full rig look for a holster with an up-strap closure with a button in the lid and additional numerals 1, 2, 3, or 4 on the magazines.Comment
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If I were going to be investing that much money in a Luger rig, I would try to locate a copy of Third Reich Lugers by Jan C. Still. It will help you determine what is right and what is not. That being said, if this rig is as you say it is, it sounds like a nice find. Nice original Third Reich Lugers have been really climbing in price the last few years.Comment
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I have that one on order and I just picked up some reccomended references from a local gun show. Unfortunately none of Jan"s books were there. But I am going to get the one dealing with Third Reich Lugers. Tomorrow I am going to get the gun. The dealer is an old friend and he gaurantees it to be correct or I can bring it back. Thanks for the tips regarding police guns. As far as I can tell it is a straight up military job.......Thanks again guys JimmyComment
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When you get your copy of Jan Still's book, you will be able to compare the markings on your new Luger to the book and figure out exactly what you have. The fact that yours has matching magazines is a real plus. I have a nice vet bring back "G" date Luger in 98% finish with holster and two mags, but the mags are not matching. I also have a really nice ac41 P.38 with two mags and holster-- also a vet bring back. Again, though the magazines are early numbered, they do not match each other or the pistol. It seems they must have mixed these things up regularly. Although I have seen them in books, I cannot recall seeing a Luger or P.38 for sale with the two matching mags. It sounds as though yours may be a real find.Comment
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Jimmy....... IMHO, it is overpriced. If you take your time and wait a little bit, I think you could pay a lot less. The point is the Luger with 2 matching mags. A matching year holster- if you have to have one, can be picked up alpmost anytime.Comment
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Another thought. You can get a really, really, really nice AC41 with a matching mag, get a nice matching-date holster, an early numbered (non-matching) Walther mag as a 2nd, and a nice belt and early buckle to match- for half what you're going to spend on that Luger. Unless you're rich- then I guess it doesn't matter.
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Ha Rich......I wish And you are right......All the money is in that 2nd mag and I guess 500 or so in that hardshell holster. If I proceed then this is probably my first and only Luger rig. He does have a few more Lugers......A nice G Date without matching mag for 1,895. A 1939 S/42 with single matching mag for 2995. A S/42 1938 matching mag for 1,395. A 42 dated 1940 with matching mag for 1,295. I guess I could go after one of those and be a little more reasonable...........JimmyOriginally posted by sneakerd View PostAnother thought. You can get a really, really, really nice AC41 with a matching mag, get a nice matching-date holster, an early numbered (non-matching) Walther mag as a 2nd, and a nice belt and early buckle to match- for half what you're going to spend on that Luger. Unless you're rich- then I guess it doesn't matter.Comment
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It's up to you big guy. 5G is a lot of money. 
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You got that right....What do you think of the plain jane 42 1940 with a single match mag for 1295. About 94 percent. Is that more realistic.....JOriginally posted by sneakerd View PostIt's up to you big guy. 5G is a lot of money. Comment
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