Please Help With S/42 Luger

[CT Militaria]

Hello Everyone
New to the site and to collecting. Recently found a S/42 code luger non matching numbers but with origional holster. the asking price is $1300, can anyone tell me if this is a good deal or is it high for a non matching number.
Thanks All

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[Johnny Peppers]

It would depend on the date of manufacture, how bad it was non matching, and condition. Date and condition of the holster would also be a factor.

[jonnyc]

Non-matching is non-matching. Not intended as a plug, but I have a matching Mauser Luger on the WTS forum for $750, and it is matching except for grips and mag. My big deduction is that it is refinished. There are lots of Lugers out there, don't jump on one that's not really what you want just to settle. Patience will be rewarded.

[Johnny Peppers]

Recently I saw a beautiful original finish 1939 42 Code. Finished matched, but the top was all one serial number and the bottom was all another serial number. There is non-matching and there is mis-matched. A non-matching small part is not nearly as bad as a mis-matched upper.

[jonnyc]

For a Luger collector, any non-matching part drops the pistol into the "shooter" category, and you can't ethically charge $1300 for a non-matching Luger. 'Nuf said.

[Johnny Peppers]

An S/42 K Date scriptic S with one mis-matched part is not a shooter class. Do you think one mis-matched part affects the value of the holster also?

[CT Militaria]

here is a little more info on it, it has approx 90% blueing left, if my memory recalls it is a mismatched upper. i think i got the general idea though thank you all again,

[villiers]

The price would even be too high for a fully numbered, collector grade Mauser Luger (P08) over here in Germany. Prices can be averaged on the German gun auction site: http://www.egun.de/market/browse.php and for the higher end of the market: Hermann Historica.

If you are looking for a usable Luger, I´d advise a gun that´s been re-worked (restored to its original condition – or better) from a reputable, quality gunsmith with plenty of Luger experience. It will then be reliable and accurate and can take on any modern semi-auto handgun (Google: Waffen Werle. His website lists a good choice of Lugers)

[Sarge]

I very much like the nr 1300, BUT that is a ridiculous price for a mismatch Luger - unless it has an $800 holster! I'm not aware there is such a thing.
I just bought a matching, proper mag byf 41 that had the stock lug ground and been reblued for $450. Didn't need another Luger shooter, But couldn't resist since the ser nr ended in 13, thus all the parts had 13 on them. My Favorite number!!!
Sarge

[Johnny Peppers]

I can agree that $450 is a huge price to pay for a re-blued P.08 with a ground stock lug. Much worse than a mis-matched side plate.