1920 Luger value. - The Firearms Forum

Hyjanks · 10-31-2012, 11:15 AM

A friend of mine--WWII, decorated bomber pilot and ex-commander of NORAD--brought a Luger home with him in '45 (that he got off of an SS trooper--don't want to get into the details).
He's in bad shape (94 years old) and wants to know how much this pistol is worth before he checks out).
It's a 9mm Luger with the date 1920 stamped on top (that's the only date). It has matching serial numbers on all parts (#3113), including the magazine. It comes with a holster with the name Robert Larsen, Belin 1935 stamped on the back. It also comes with a disassembly tool.
It's in perfect operating condition with only minor wear of the blueing.
Any idea of its value?

WHSmithIV · 10-31-2012, 11:32 AM

Get some pics to post. Condition will have a lot of impact on the value since they can go anywhere from $900-$15000 or even more.

Jim K · 10-31-2012, 01:09 PM

The Robert Larsen marking has been seen on other leather goods of the same period, including rifle clip pouches. I have not located a code for the company.

The 1920 marking alone indicates the pistol was made in that year for the Reichswehr; those are uncommon and should value higher than a standard WWI or WWII pistol in the same condition. Again, good pictures are needed, especially both sides and top, and the bottom of the magazine.

Jim

10-31-2012, 11:15 AM	#1
Hyjanks Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1	1920 Luger value. A friend of mine--WWII, decorated bomber pilot and ex-commander of NORAD--brought a Luger home with him in '45 (that he got off of an SS trooper--don't want to get into the details). He's in bad shape (94 years old) and wants to know how much this pistol is worth before he checks out). It's a 9mm Luger with the date 1920 stamped on top (that's the only date). It has matching serial numbers on all parts (#3113), including the magazine. It comes with a holster with the name Robert Larsen, Belin 1935 stamped on the back. It also comes with a disassembly tool. It's in perfect operating condition with only minor wear of the blueing. Any idea of its value? -->

10-31-2012, 11:32 AM	#2
WHSmithIV Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moore, Idaho contributor Posts: 2,636	Re: 1920 Luger value. Get some pics to post. Condition will have a lot of impact on the value since they can go anywhere from $900-$15000 or even more.

10-31-2012, 01:09 PM	#3
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: 1920 Luger value. The Robert Larsen marking has been seen on other leather goods of the same period, including rifle clip pouches. I have not located a code for the company. The 1920 marking alone indicates the pistol was made in that year for the Reichswehr; those are uncommon and should value higher than a standard WWI or WWII pistol in the same condition. Again, good pictures are needed, especially both sides and top, and the bottom of the magazine. Jim Last edited by Jim K; 10-31-2012 at 01:11 PM..